Hamilton Health Network hosts several vaccine pop-up clinics throughout March

FLINT, Michigan — Hamilton Community Health Network is hosting several vaccine pop-up clinics throughout the month of March for those who would like to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine booster shot. 

Studies have shown that vaccinations remain the safest strategy for avoiding hospitalizations, long-term health outcomes, and death. The COVID-19 vaccines help protect people by creating an immune response in the body without potentially severe illness or post-COVID conditions. 

Although getting vaccinated is a personal decision, Hamilton Health Network encourages everyone to be vigilant of their health and wellness by providing free, safe, and easily accessible pop-clinics throughout the Flint area. 

The remaining dates, times, and locations for Hamilton’s pop-up clinics are included in the flier below.

It is important to know that COVID-19 can be spread from person to person through respiratory droplets and from contact with contaminated objects.

How To Know When to Test for COVID-19:

• If you are experiencing a fever of over 100 degrees
• Severe cough
• Shortness of breath

Seek Emergency Care:

• If you are having trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or chest pressure
• Confusion
• Bluish lips or face

If you have received a positive COVID-19 test result, it is suggested to self-quarantine at home, if possible. Some safety guidelines include:

• Remaining isolated from others
• Using separate restrooms from others in the home
• Refraining from sharing personal household items
• Wearing a face mask covering mouth and nose
• Wash your hands often (for at least 20 seconds) followed with hand sanitizer
• DO NOT touch others
• DO NOT touch shared surfaces
• Clean all surfaces daily
• Use cleaners according to label instructions
• Stay hydrated
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Wash your laundry thoroughly

Lastly, stay home until your symptoms have cleared up and you have tested negative for the virus.

Most recently, a third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines has been approved. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is a COVID-19 vaccine recommended by CDC for use in the U.S. It has been approved by the FDA for people 16 and older, and authorized for people 5 to 15 years old. Talk with your primary care physician regarding your individual need for a third dose.

Currently, the following individuals are suggested to receive a Pfizer booster are:

• 65 and older
• Long-term care setting residents aged 18 years and older
• People with medical conditions aged 18-49 years (depending on their risks and benefits)
• Employees and residents are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission

Follow this link to the CDC for more detailed information on the COVID-19 vaccines.