Coronavirus COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccines

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

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.

Updated: September 13, 2023: 

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older in the United States for the prevention of COVID-19. There is currently no FDA-approved or FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than age 6 months. CDC recommends that people stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination. There is no preferential recommendation for the use of any one COVID-19 vaccine over another when more than one recommended and age-appropriate vaccine is available.

People recently vaccinated should wait two months before getting an updated vaccine. Those who have recently had a COVID infection can wait up to three months before getting an updated vaccine. Children 6 months to 4 years old who have not received a COVID vaccine are advised to receive a primary series with two Moderna doses, or three Pfizer doses. The doses should be from the same manufacturer.  (BLDHD does not offer Pfizer vaccines).  

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.

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

Archived COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Archived COVID-19 Press Releases and other Communication