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Last updated: July 5, 2022

We are committed to ensuring our community has access to this lifesaving vaccine and continue to work with the Indiana Department of Health and State of Michigan for its distribution.

Please visit the Indiana State Department of Health’s vaccine information and planning webpage and the State of Michigan’s vaccine webpage for the latest vaccine information and to register for a vaccine. The CDC continues to add and update its vaccine information as well.

Your state’s health department offers a COVID-19 website and hotline for the latest information:

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The resources shared here are for general information purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. As with all pharmaceuticals, a patient’s response to a vaccine is unique to their own body and medical history. We encourage all patients to discuss the vaccine with their physician before administration if they have concerns.

Disclaimer: In our efforts to make sure you have the most up-to-date information as quickly as possible, please make sure your contact information is up to date and accurate. You can check and update your information through the MyBeacon patient portal.

Who

Who currently qualifies for the vaccine?

The CDC recommends COVID-19 primary series vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older, and COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older, if eligible.

People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have specific recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.

Search for a vaccination clinic in Indiana or in Michigan by ZIP code and to register. In Indiana, call 211 (866-211-9966) if you do not have access to a computer or need assistance.

Who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot?

Learn more about staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines from the CDC.

The CDC recommends COVID-19 primary series vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older, and COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older, if eligible.

People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have specific recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.

What

What recommendations do I need to know about after my vaccine?

The CDC offers guidance following vaccination here. Beacon requires all visitors coming to its hospitals, clinics and offices to continue to wear disposable paper surgical masks.

What are the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for moderately or severely immunocompromised people?

Where

Where can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Search for a vaccination clinic in Indiana or in Michigan by ZIP code and to register. In Indiana, call 211 (866-211-9966) if you do not have access to a computer or need assistance. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters available at Beacon Medical Group

Beacon Medical Group primary care offices offer COVID-19 vaccines and boosters by appointment for their patients. Call your provider’s office to make an appointment.

Click on the links below for practice locations, phone numbers and other information:

How

I need a copy of my vaccination certificate — how do I get one?

Use the Access Indiana portal or Michigan Immunization portal to view or download your vaccination certificate. Use your Access Indiana account or create a new one to view or print your vaccine certificate. View Access Indiana FAQs or Michigan Immunization FAQs.

If I qualify for the vaccine, how do I schedule my appointment?

You can schedule your appointment by visiting: vaccine.coronavirus.in.gov (IN) or michigan.gov/coronavirus/ (MI). For help scheduling your appointment, you may call Indiana 2-1-1 or Michigan (888) 535-6136.