HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Allegan County Health officials are appealing to people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. County efforts to make it easier include pop-up clinics, a mobile unit and social-media outreach. The county is lagging behind others in getting people vaccinated, with just under 50 percent of those eligible for the shots having gotten them as of May 18, 2021.
Clinics set for this week — for anyone 12 and older — include:
2 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 21, at Otsego High School, 550 Washington St. in Otsego.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at Allegan High School, 1560 M-40, Allegan
Children 12 through 17 years old need a parent or legal guardian to accompany them to their appointment in order to provide consent to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. For those 18 and older the vaccine offered depends on supply.
People must bring an ID/badge and wear a short sleeved shirt and be willing to complete a COVID-19 screening at the vaccine clinic.
Other clinics
People eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine can check out:
- Meijer Pharmacy
- Rite Aid Pharmacy
- Spectrum Health Zeeland
- West Michigan Vaccine Clinic
- Vaccine Finder
Rides can be secured with Allegan County Transportation. Please call Allegan County Transportation at 269-673-4229 as soon as possible after your vaccine appointment is scheduled.
People who need help can call 2-1-1 to provide their information.
www.allegancounty.org/covid | | www.michigan.gov/covidvaccine
Allegan County launched a mobile unit to deliver vaccines to the public and will schedule visits for a group of individuals or at special events.
Visit the county’s website for details: https://allegancounty.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bmBg7by9TrHVT9Q
county officials are encouraging people to share their vaccination stories by emailing a quote, photo or video to healthed@allegancounty.org with the subject line “My Why.” County officials may feature those stories in future newsletters or Facebook posts.
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