Michigan COVID vaccine eligibility expands Monday: What you know

Michigan will see a major expansion in COVID-19 vaccine eligibility starting Monday, March 22nd.

• Starting Monday (March 22), all areas of the state can, with the availability of vaccines, implement vaccination of people over the age of 50 (part of phase 2), as well as vaccination of the elderly 16 years of age and over who have disabilities and / or medical conditions, as well as their family members and guardians.

• Until April 5, 2021, all areas of the state can, because vaccine supplies are available, implement vaccination of all elderly people 16 years and over who were not previously eligible.

By Friday, 27.1% of residents, including about 2/3 of the group over 65, had received at least one dose of vaccine.

• Pharmacies: CVS and Rite Aid are expanding vaccines across the country.

There are various ways to request a meeting, including by phone. Here is a list of the six ways Michigan residents can sign up for a vaccine.

NOTE: Appointments are based on the vaccine supply, and while supply is growing, you can expect some delays and arrears, depending on where you live. Register wherever you can.

Certain underlying medical conditions have an increased risk of severe disease caused by the virus that causes COVID-19. Severe illness caused by COVID-19 is defined as hospitalization, ICU hospitalization, intubation or mechanical ventilation or death.

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• Cancer

• Chronic kidney disease

• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

• Down syndrome

• Heart conditions such as heart failure, coronary heart disease or cardiomyopathies

• Immunocompromised condition (weakened immune system) following solid organ transplantation

• Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg / m2 or more, but <40 kg / m2)

• Severe obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg / m2)

• Task

• Sickle disease

• Smoking

• Type 2 diabetes

The following medical conditions could put a person at increased risk for severe disease caused by the virus that causes COVID-19 and are therefore eligible for vaccination at age 50 and over at this time:

• Asthma (moderate to severe)

• Cerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain)

• Cystic fibrosis

• High blood pressure or high blood pressure

• Immunocompromised condition (weakened immune system) due to blood or bone marrow transplantation, immune deficiencies, HIV, use of corticosteroids or use of other medicines to weaken immunity

• Neurological conditions, such as dementia

• Liver disease • Overweight (BMI> 25 kg / m2 but <30 kg / m2)

• Pulmonary fibrosis (having damaged or scarred lung tissue)

• Thalassemia (a type of blood disorder)

• Type 1 diabetes

More information: Dr. Frank McGeorge, Local 4, answers questions about the COVID vaccine

There is not enough vaccine for currently vaccinated groups, why do we add more?

MDHHS: It is important to note that vaccination phases will be adjusted based on many factors including efficiency, effectiveness and fairness. Data are evaluated to ensure that those at highest risk and roles in support communities are identified for vaccination based on the available supply. We understand the challenges and appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to use all vaccines accordingly.