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1. Can children and adolescents get vaccinated through MCHD at this time?

Yes - COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive the vaccine.

Please note: No vaccines are authorized at this time for individuals under 6 months of age. Please do not schedule an individual until your child has reached 6 months of age or later. We will provide updates for the public as soon as vaccine eligibility opens to additional age groups.

• It is important for parents or guardians to inform the vaccination provider about the child's medical conditions prior to receiving the vaccine, including if your child:
• Has any allergies
• Has had myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) or pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart)
• Has a fever
• Has a bleeding disorder or is on a blood thinner
• Is immunocompromised or is on a medicine that affects your child's immune system
• Has ever fainted in association with an injection

To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children and adolescents, please see this information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Johns Hopkins Medicine.

2. Do minors need parent/guardian consent to receive vaccinations?

Yes - Minors who are eligible for vaccination will need a parent and/or legal guardian to accompany them to their appointment in order to provide consent to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

3. I was able to schedule an appointment elsewhere and would like to cancel my appointment with MCHD - who should I contact?

If you need to cancel you appointment with us after confirming an appointment elsewhere, please call 734-240-7830 to let us know.

4. What phone number will appear if you are contacting me via phone regarding any questions or issues?

If we need to contact an individual via phone, our phone number will show up as "COUNTY OF MONROE 734-240-7000."

5. Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?

We understand that some people may be concerned about getting vaccinated. Safety is the first priority. The process used to authorize the COVID-19 vaccines is the same proven process that was used to create safe and effective vaccines for the flu, polio, measles, whooping cough and more. While the COVID-19 vaccines are being developed as quickly as possible, routine processes and procedures remain in place to ensure the safety of any vaccine authorized for use.

This vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19. This vaccine gives your body a code which helps it recognize the virus, so your body can fight it off in the future. Sometimes this process can cause symptoms, such as fever. These symptoms are normal and are a sign that the body is building protection against the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work.

More information about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website:

• CDC - Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
• CDC - COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
• CDC - Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in the U.S.
• CDC - Vaccines for Children and Teens
• CDC - V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker