VACCINATIONS

Oakland County residents who are not up to date on their polio vaccine will be able to get the IPV vaccine for free.

Residents are able to locate their own record online and download, save or print this information.

Community members can receive free repairs to lights, tires, and car fluids along with pet supplies, PPE and snacks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In collaboration with NFL Alumni Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) former Detroit Lions tight end Pete Chryplewicz and former Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown will host a virtual town hall tonight encouraging Detroit residents to get vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19).

Southeast MI Pull Over Prevention is hosting another prevention clinic and mutual fair at Ypsilanti’s Masjid Ibrahim from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The final report from a Michigan coronavirus task force examining racial disparities finds that the disproportional impact the pandemic has had on people of color has improved.

Michigan health officials have issued an epidemic order that requires nursing homes to offer on-site doses of the COVID vaccine to their residents.

With Michigan in the middle of yet another surge of COVID-19, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was here in Metro Detroit on Monday talking about the ongoing crisis.

Hospitalizations in Detroit due to COVID-19 are rising as the state of Michigan remains a hotspot for new infections.

Michigan has hit a new milestone in the race to vaccinate residents against COVID-19.

Wayne County is now offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged 5-11 at county clinics.

Wayne County is now offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged 5-11 at county clinics.

On Saturday, Nov. 13, residents can have minor repairs done during a free “Pull Over Prevention” clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ypsilanti.

Ford Field will welcome fans for the first time since the 2019 Lions season, before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Officials announced in July that the stadium would host fans at full capacity for the 2021 season.

An official from a small hospital in Michigan delivered some powerful and passional remarks Thursday about struggling to treat unvaccinated COVID patients while knowing that those patients didn’t do everything they could to help themselves.

A group of hospital and business leaders spoke Thursday to share their concerns about an impending fourth COVID surge, hospital staffing shortages and a drop in employee productivity for businesses.

Michigan residents 18 and older and can locate their immunization records in the state’s medical record system through a new public portal.

Michigan’s top health officials spoke Wednesday about the possibility of a mask mandate, the state’s “high” COVID-19 transmission rate, the spread of the delta variant and a third dose of the vaccine.

Oakland County residents who are immunocompromised can book an appointment to get a third COVID-19 dose after clearance from the CDC and FDA last week.

Michigan’s top doctor was questioned repeatedly Wednesday about why the state hasn’t issued a mask mandate if it could help slow the spread of the COVID delta variant, particularly in schools.

Michigan’s top health officials spoke Wednesday about the possibility of a mask mandate, the state’s “high” COVID-19 transmission rate, the spread of the delta variant and a third dose of the vaccine.

State officials said the delta variant has now been found in more than 50 Michigan counties and the city of Detroit.

Just a few weeks before the 2021-2022 Michigan school year gets underway, just 37.8% of teens have received a dose of a COVOD-19 vaccine.

Michigan’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joneigh Khaldun joined forces with school officials Monday to call on parents before school starts to catch students up on childhood immunizations that were missed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s not too late to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan -- there are clinics planned across the state in August.

Get a free COVID vaccine at TMAZ Taqueria in Ann Arbor.

The event will last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church House of Solutions on South Harris Road.

Learn how the Breakfast at St. Andrew's has continued service every day during the pandemic.

United Way of Washtenaw County has joined the Vaccinate the Great Lakes State campaign .

More NFL players are getting vaccinated following the league’s announcement that outbreaks among non-vaccinated players will cost a team a forfeit and result in no game checks that week for both teams involved.

More than 63% of Michigan residents 16 and older have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as of July 26, while just under 54% of residents 12 and older are fully vaccinated.

Since parents kept their kids home amid the pandemic, countless children have missed routine vaccinations that prevent against serious diseases.

Only two Metro Detroit healthcare systems have mandated vaccines -- Henry Ford and Trinity Healthcare. Other big names, like Beaumont and Michigan Medicine, have not said whether they will follow suit.

Michigan residents who have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose -- or get one before July 30 -- are eligible to enter the state’s new vaccination sweepstakes.

An announcement is set to be made Thursday, July 1.

All employees of Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) will soon be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday.

The Macomb County Health Department is resuming several services available to the public as COVID-19 spread dwindles in the state.

After more than 15 months, most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in Michigan.

President Joe Biden is holding a news conference Friday to provide an update on the nation’s coronavirus pandemic and vaccination progress as much of the U.S. reopens.

Michigan’s COVID-19 vaccine rate growth has slowed to a crawl, but it’s still moving -- and the state crossed a couple of new milestones to start this week.

The Detroit Tigers are giving away free tickets to people who receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination clinic next week.

President Biden is set to announce a “month of action” on Wednesday in an effort to vaccinate as many Americans as possible ahead of the Fourth of July.

Kroger is joining the vaccine lottery craze, offering major prizes for people who get their COVID-19 shot through Kroger Health.

Millions of Michiganders and Americans are preparing for the biggest holiday since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Detroit Public Health Officer Denise Fair says that about 35% percent of city residents are currently vaccinated, but they are lagging behind -- their goal is to reach 70%.

Places like summer camps and colleges are requiring those attending to get vaccinated against COVID.

Memorial Day will mark the first major holiday since many of the COVID restrictions have been lifted.

Finally, after weeks of rampant spread, the threat of COVID in Michigan has reduced as fewer people get infected, and as more people get vaccinated.

The district said it is now using new criteria -- including vaccination rates -- to determine whether it will close schools again.

A group of students got involved in the effort to get their classmates vaccinated Saturday.

Still looking for a COVID-19 vaccine? There are plenty of opportunities around Metro Detroit this weekend.

President Joe Biden is providing an update on the nation’s coronavirus pandemic and response during a news briefing Monday afternoon.

As of Saturday, Michigan lifted mask requirements for most indoor and outdoor settings for fully vaccinated residents. The move matches newly issued guidance from the CDC.

We’re gathering information on COVID-19 vaccination efforts across Metro Detroit as more and more people become eligible across the state.

After the CDC issues authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in the 12-15 age group, Detroit will expand eligibility at city walk-in clinics.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is holding a news briefing Wednesday afternoon to discuss the city’s plans to vaccinate children between the ages of 12 and 15 against COVID-19.

Michigan says 54% of adults ages 16 and up have gotten at least one COVID-19 shot, a roughly 2.5 percentage point jump after factoring in people who were vaccinated outside the state or at federal facilities.

Detroit officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against COVID as city vaccine rates dwindle amid the region's virus surge.

There is so much misinformation floating around the internet about COVID-19 vaccines.

President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks on how his administration is implementing COVID relief through the American Rescue Plan on Wednesday afternoon.

Hitting the 70% mark will require ramping up accessibility to get the shot, awareness that it’s safe and effective and educating people about the misinformation about the vaccine.

About 50% of eligible Michiganders have gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but there’s a long way to go to get to 70%.

Wayne County's new homebound program aims to bring COVID vaccines to those who can’t physically leave their homes.

Wayne County is now offering homebound COVID-19 vaccination services for any resident.

“We can all throw some burgers on the grill, catch a Tigers game and hit the lake with our friends. We can enjoy our Michigan summer,” said Willpower Fitness Group owner William McCray. “I’m happy, I’m ecstatic and I think we’re moving in the right direction.”

Many people look forward to the big day -- graduation. But things are going to be different this year, especially for the seniors in the Troy and Southfield public school districts.

As part of an effort led by U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Mass Vaccination Week (May 1-8) will include several walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the Metro Detroit area.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is planning to resume offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at clinics after an 11-day nationwide pause on the vaccine was lifted.

President Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks on his administration’s response to the COVID pandemic on Tuesday afternoon.

Mass vaccination sites -- like the TCF Center and Ford Field -- are being hailed as successes, but many people who cannot leave their homes are feeling left behind.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is recommending vaccine providers across the state to start using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine again to Michiganders 18 and older.

The CDC Advisory Panel voted to lift the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause and recommended its use in those over the age of 18.

If you’ve been waiting for COVID-19 vaccines to become easier to find in Michigan, now is your time.

Michigan is looking to find a vendor to provide vaccination to high-risk and hard-to-reach communities across the state.

The City of Detroit has expanded and added walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the city.

President Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks on his administration’s response to the COVID pandemic and vaccination progress across the nation on Wednesday.

We’re gathering information on COVID-19 vaccination efforts across Metro Detroit as more and more people become eligible across the state.

Fifty-four percent of Detroiters age 65 and older have at least one dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, but the number is to 26% for Detroiters 30-64 and 10% between the age of 16 and 29.

We’ve heard that COVID-19 vaccines are not mix and match and that both doses are needed from the same vaccine. But a study is underway in the United Kingdom to see if that might be possible or even preferable.

“It’s an interesting Friday evening activity, but hey, why not get safe on a Friday night?” asked Rana Abbas Taylor, Director of Communications and Marketing at ACCESS. “Our folks are working every single day around the clock to get those vaccines and if we could do this every night, we would do this every night.”

Walk-in coronavirus vaccinations are being offered in Dearborn late Friday night to accommodate individuals observing Ramadan.

A Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinic is planned in Troy on April 22, and it’s open to anyone 16 years and older.

Detroit officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against COVID as city vaccine rates dwindle amid the region's virus surge.

WDIV/Local 4 hosted its “Coronavirus Crisis: The Vaccines” special Wednesday night.

Our resident Dr. Frank McGeorge is answering your questions about coronavirus vaccines.

Listing Metro Detroit sites changing their plans in order to comply with the J&J vaccine pause recommendation.

Wayne County is launching more COVID-19 vaccine clinics to include more cities.

With Detroit’s vaccination rate well below the state average, MDHHS is launching mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the city to try and reach more communities.

Thousands of people are getting vaccinated every day across the state, but as we continue to try to fight the coronavirus pandemic, the role of physicians will be critical as we try to reach herd immunity.

“I’m concerned,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, “But in general, we’re in a much better place than we were a year ago.”

Wayne County is launching more COVID-19 vaccine clinics for a handful of cities starting April 8.

The number of people in Michigan who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus is growing every day -- but many viewers have questions about what that really means.

The number of people in Michigan who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus is growing every day -- but many viewers have questions about what that really means.

All Michigan residents 16 and older are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Three walk-in clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations are planned in Sterling Heights this week.

Livonia is offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for 62 and older and 50 and older later this month.

A vaccination record card is shown during a COVID-19 vaccination drive for Spring Branch Independent School District education workers Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Monroe County has appointments available for COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. The Monroe County Health Department has now opened online scheduling for vaccination clinic appointments to any Monroe County resident or worker age 18 and older. Although scheduling online is preferred, individuals without technology access may also call the MCHD at 734-240-7925, from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. More: Looking for COVID-19 vaccines in Metro Detroit: Track openings, clinics, appointments

Robert Huguley, 74, receives Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, Jan. 27, 2021, at the TCF Center in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT – All Detroiters 16 and older are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, the city announced Monday. Any Detroit resident age 16 or older can now call to schedule an appointment to be vaccinated at the TCF Center. Johnson & Johnson vaccine site opened at Northwest Activities Center 9-1 this Saturday. Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair also announced that the Detroit Health Department has been informed it will receive its first allocation of Johnson and Johnson vaccine this week.

DETROIT – Michigan has crossed another COVID-19 vaccination milestone: 30% of residents have received at least one vaccine dose. According to MDHHS data, as of Thursday (March 25), 30.3% of Michigan residents have received at least one dose, while 17.4% are fully vaccinated. About 3.8 million doses have been administered in total. Nearly 2/3 of Michigan residents 65 and older have received at least one dose, while about 40% are fully vaccinated. As for specific vaccines, 1.9 million doses from Pfizer, 1.7 million from Moderna, and about 68,000 doses from Johnson and Johnson have been administered in Michigan.

DETROIT – The City of Detroit is expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to include anyone who lives or works in the city and has to report to work. Now eligibility has been extended to all onsite employees provided they live or work in the city, such as bank branch staff and other officer workers. All others onsite workers now eligible should schedule their appointment by calling the city’s central vaccine scheduling number at 313-230-0505. More: Michigan COVID vaccine eligibility expands Monday: What to know‘Senior Saturdays’ expandsThe City of Detroit is expanding eligibility for its weekend Senior Saturday vaccination events, which will now be called Community Saturdays to reflect the broader eligibility. Call center staff will contact each scheduled person prior to their second appointment to remind them.