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COVID-19 Vaccines

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept walk-ins for immunizations. Appointments required. Please call 231-882-4409, ext 3.

 

 

New Recommendations (last updated February 28, 2024):

On February 28, 2024, the ACIP recommended, and the CDC endorsed, that people ages 65 and older receive an additional dose of the current monovalent Covid-19Vaccine. Though Covid activity is currently trending downward in the United States, it's likely that virus circulation will likely continue at significant levels in the months ahead. ACIP made similar spring booster recommendations in 2022 and 2023. Older people tend to have greater immunosenescence, with waning of immunity, and are at greater risk for hospitalization from Covid-19 infection. People over 65 years have the highest hospitalization rates (and rates increase with increasing age) and those over 75 have the highest mortality rates, with multiple comorbidities increasing risk independently.

Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Information

MDHHS COVID-19 Vaccine Information 
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Information
COVID-19 Vaccine Finder

COVID-19 Testing Kits- 

Free at home test kits remain available at both Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department offices while supplies last. You are encouraged to have kits on hand before you develop symptoms. 

Michigan's COVID-19 CASE DATA

What Should Individuals Be Doing To Protect Themselves?

The best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is to follow the same general guidelines to protect yourself from flu and other common illnesses.

  • Wash your hands with soap and water frequently, especially before eating, before touching your face/eyes/mouth, after coughing or sneezing, and after touching surfaces that have been touched by many others.  Wash for at least 20 seconds.  if soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue
  • Clean frequently touched objects with regular household cleaners
  • Stay home if you are ill
  • Get Vaccinated when eligible
  • Wear a face mask indoors. Face Covering Guidance

 

Guidance and Recommended Information

Where to find updated information about COVID-19:
Household and Family Information:

COVID-19 Information Hotlines

  • Munson Healthcare Ask a Nurse: 231-935-0951
    (Signs & Symptoms of COVID-19, Options to speak with a Munson Team Member - Recording available 24/7)
  • 2-1-1 Hotline
    (Get connected with needed resources from across our communities - Calls - 24 hours, Text & Chat, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday)

 

Archived COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
Archived COVID-19 Press Releases and other Communication

Benzie Office

6051 Frankfort Hwy, Ste 100
Benzonia, MI   49616

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 882-4409(231) 882-4409
Fax: (231) 882-2204

Leelanau County
Health Services

7401 E Duck Lake Rd., Ste 100
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0200(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 882-0143

Leelanau County
Environmental Services

8527 E. Government Center Dr. Suite LL-007
Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0201(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 256-0225

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For Media Contacts

Please direct all media inquiries to:
Rachel Pomeroy, Public Information Officer
Phone: 231-882-6085
bldhd@bldhd.org

 

MIChild, Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan Plan

Free or low-cost health insurance for families. We can help you apply!  
Call 1-833-674-2159 or apply online at MI Bridges

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