COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Update

Vaccine Doses Available

The following vaccine doses are now available from University of Michigan Health:

• Boosters: For people 5 and older who completed their Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series at least 5 months ago or received the one-shot J&J vaccine at least 2 months ago.
• Vaccines and boosters for children ages 5 and up and vaccines for children as young as 6 months old: Visit our pediatric vaccine information page for vaccine updates for this age group.
• Third doses: The CDC recommends patients with compromised immunity who have received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine receive a third dose at least 28 days after your second dose.

See below under "Scheduling a Vaccination Appointment" for how to schedule an appointment for each type of shot.

For more about vaccine booster shots and third doses, including information about who should receive them, visit our COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ page.

More on Our Health Blog: Learn about what the new recommendations mean for everyone in our Michigan Health Blog post, "Should you get a third dose of COVID vaccine?"

Who: Michigan Medicine can give a vaccine to someone eligible for their second or third dose, even if the individual did not receive their first dose from Michigan Medicine. Proof of prior COVID-19 vaccination must be provided.

How: To schedule a second dose vaccine, you must first contact our COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Call Center at 734-763-6336 (select option 1, then option 2 to speak with an agent) to confirm that you have received a first dose and have your medical record updated so that a second dose appointment request can be issued. From there, you can schedule over the phone or online through our MyUofMHealth patient portal.

Third dose appointments for patients with compromised immunity can be scheduled online through the MyUofMHealth patient portal. If you do not have a portal account you can schedule an appointment by calling the COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Call Center at 734-763-6336 (select option 1, then option 2 to speak with an agent) 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You must be able to provide documentation of vaccination at your vaccine appointment.

Second and third dose vaccines are also widely available at local pharmacies. See our Finding Vaccines page for tips on how to find a vaccine appointment in your area.

Who: For those who completed their Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series at least 5 months ago.

How: Booster appointments can be scheduled online through the MyUofMHealth patient portal. If you do not have a portal account you can schedule an appointment by calling the COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Call Center at 734-763-6336 (select option 1, then option 2 to speak with an agent) 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Boosters are also available through retail pharmaices and local health departments. Visit www.vaccines.gov for help in finding other vaccine providers near you.

Who: The FDA has expanded emergency use authorization for individuals as young as 6 months old to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and for children ages 5 and up who received their second dose of Pfizer vaccine more than 5 months ago to receive a booster.

How: Visit our COVID-19 Vaccines for Adolescents & Children page to learn more.

If You Have Been Vaccinated Elsewhere

If you are a Michigan Medicine patient who has been vaccinated by a non-Michigan Medicine provider, we ask that you update your patient record with your vaccination information. This is especially important for patients who were vaccinated through the VA or by out-of-state providers and helps ensure your vaccination records are up-to-date. For detailed instructions on how to update your patient record, see our Finding Vaccines page under “How to Let Us Know if You Have Been Vaccinated Elsewhere”