The St. Clair County Health Department is offering a “walk-in” opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, April 14, from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Knight Club, 1195 Gratiot Blvd, Marysville.
Please note the following:
- If you already have an appointment, keep that time. This does not apply to you.
- Do not come to the clinic if sick or not feeling well; or are in isolation or quarantine.
- Open only to those who live and/or work in St. Clair County.
- Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be administered.
- Open to age 16 and older.
- 1,600 doses available during walk-in hours.
- Forms will be handed out in the parking lot and will need to be completed before entering.
- Masking is required.
- No out of pocket costs, however bring your insurance cards. Some administrative fees can be recouped, but you will never receive a bill.
- Plan for atleast 1 hour and dress accordingly.
- Lines will be socially distanced, however, there may be a wait time depending on volume.
- If the parking lot is full, please come back later. Or pre-register for a future appointment at www.scchealth.co
Dr. Annette Mercatante, Medical Health Officer, St. Clair County Health Department stated; “We are offering another walk-in clinic utilizing Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. With the CDC/FDA announcement regarding the J&J vaccine, out of an abundance of caution, we will pause use until more is known. The concerning, yet extremely rare event following J&J has occurred in 6 people out of 6.8 million doses, a rate of .00008%. That suggests a very low risk to anyone who has received, if in fact it is determined to be related to the vaccine.”
Mercatante emphasized, “This is an example of the success of our post-approval surveillance systems in place for vaccines. The ability to detect such rare events is quick. This surveillance certainly should provide even more confidence in our vaccines. In comparison, the US has administered over 180 million doses of the Moderna and Pfizer products, a different kind of vaccine, and have not triggered any similar warnings or adverse effects. With our county case and hospitalization rates remaining high, we encourage everyone to continue to get vaccinated with available Moderna or Pfizer products.”
This is a rapidly evolving situation. Email COVID-19 questions to covid19@stclaircounty.org or call the informational hotline (810) 966-4163. Visit the website www.scchealth.co and follow us on social media @scchdmi.
Submitted by the St. Clair County Health Department
