- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
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COVID Vaccinations are available through our mobile vaccination team. The team schedules vaccination clinics and travels to our district schools to provide COVID vaccinations and childhood immunizations. The vaccinations are free, but parents must fill out a consent form for minor students.
Additionally, City of Detroit offers vaccinations at multiple locations across the city and provides HOME VISIT vaccinations. Just call 313-230-0505 to make an appointment. More information is available at detroitmi.gov/health.All students age 5 and older are now eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. All employees are now eligible for the COVID-19 booster. Find information below about locating vaccination sites, scheduling appointments, and protecting yourself and your community
Vaccination FAQs
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Why should I get vaccinated?
Why should I get vaccinated?
Getting vaccinated is a safe, free and easy way to prevent COVID-19/serious infection and the best option to protect the health of our schools, communities, and families. To stay in the classroom, safely participate in sports, clubs, and other activities, and help things return to normal, getting a COVID-19 vaccine is crucial.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and approved by the CDC for anyone ages 5 and up. These vaccines have gone through thousands of clinical trials and are as safe as any other vaccine you or your child have already received. Vaccination against COVID-19 is proven to protect against infection, serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine | CDC
COVID-19_Vaccine_Public_FAQ_FINAL_710077_7.pdf (michigan.gov)
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Where can I get vaccinated?
Students, parents and community members can get vaccinated in a variety of ways, including at school-based sites, community events, or by scheduling an appointment with a vaccine provider.
You can also call 313-230-0505 to make an appointment with the City of Detroit's Health Department.
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What are the rules for student vaccinations?
Vaccination Rules for Minors
- Any individual age 5-17 must be accompanied by parent/guardian
- Parent/guardian must show ID
- Parent/guardian must sign written consent form