Detroit’s ‘Neighborhood Vaccine Week’ Still Happening, Switching to Pfizer Doses
By now, you’ve hard that the CDC has recommended pausing the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine. So, what impact does this have on the City of Detroit’s…
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(Photo by Scott Heins/Getty Images)By now, you've hard that the CDC has recommended pausing the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine.
So, what impact does this have on the City of Detroit's "Neighborhood Vaccine Week?" Not much, as the City's plans are still a go.
Detroit was scheduled to administer Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to residents participating in Neighborhood Vaccine Week, but now, they will administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines instead.
Detroit officials state that anyone who made a vaccination appointment this week should keep it.
Note that vaccination appointments must be made in advance by calling 313-230-0505. Appointments are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the rest of the week.
Here’s information on the remaining days:
Wednesday, April 14
Brenda Scott Academy -- 18440 Hoover Street, Detroit
Cass Technical High School -- 2501 2nd Avenue, Detroit
Thursday, April 15
Herman A. Breithaupt Career and Technical Center -- 9300 Hubbell Avenue, Detroit
Islamic Center of Detroit -- 14350 Tireman Avenue, Detroit
Friday, April 16
East English Village Preparatory Academy -- 5020 Cadieux Road, Detroit
There are several location options for individuals seeking to get vaccinated in Detroit, including the city’s new walk-up vaccination clinic at the TCF Center.
