COVID-19 Vaccines Have Arrived: What You Need to Know

We have three documents with more information on the COVID-19 Vaccine from the Saginaw County Health Department. You can download them now or read more below.

The Benefits of the COVID-19 Vaccine

1. COVID-19 vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19:
2. COVID-19 vaccination will be a safer way to help build protection
3. COVID-19 vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic

Read all of the details on the benefits of the vaccine.

How the COVID-19 Vaccination Works in the Body

Many vaccines put a weakened or inactivated germ into our bodies to trigger our immune systems. That’s NOT the case for most of the COVID-19 vaccines that are likely to be authorized for use in the United States.

You should know:

1. mRNA vaccines do NOT use the live virus that causes COVID-19!
2. They do not affect or interact with our DNA in any way.
3. mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our genetic material is keps
4. The cell breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA soon after it is finished using the instructions.

Find out more information on how the vaccine works in your body.

10 Things You Should Know About Vaccine Development

Consistent with our guidance throughout the pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccination is not something we can say is 100% effective nor 100% without risk. But it is an extremely promising tool in the fight against COVID-19 because it provides immunity to large portions of our community, which will reduce the spread significantly. Like everything, the vaccine is something you need to learn more about from trusted sources so you can make an informed, personal choice.
There’s much we still don’t know about the COVID-19 vaccine. But, there are significant developments and findings that you should be aware of as we await delivery and distribution.

Find out the 10 things you need to know about how vaccines are developed.

Get even more information on COVID-19 and related resources on the State of Michigan’s Website.

Effective January 4, 2021, the Saginaw COVID-19 drive-thru testing site located 1417 Cumberland is moving back to the old location of 501 Lapeer Ave. at the David R. Gamez health center. Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs., Fri – 9:00a.m. – 1:00pm & Wed – 7:30am – 1:00pm. Drive-thru hotline (989) 293-3492. Have your ID and insurance card in hand and ready for staff when you arrive. If you do not have insurance you can still be tested.

Download this flyer.

Download this information on Jane Street drive-in flu vaccines.

Isolation vs Quarantine: What’s the Difference?

COVID-19 Positive or Exposed: When can I be around others again?

Source:

Saginaw County Health Department
1600 N. Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
Phone: 989.758.3828

FREE Drive-in Flu Vaccines to be Offered

FREE drive-in flu vaccines offered every Saturday at Janes Street community health center!

Date:    Every Saturday 

Time:   10:00am – 4:00pm

Place:   GLBHC – Janes Street
                1522 Janes Street, Saginaw, MI 48601. 

GLBHC will provide a drive-in area at our Janes Street parking lot. All you have to do is follow the signs and park, call the phone number posted on-site, and staff will come out to your car to administer the flu vaccine at no charge. Simple, safe and easy! Stay well and get your flu vaccine. Protect yourself, your family and your community!

COVID-19 is spreading in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Along with local hospitals and health departments, we are urging you to recognize that we all have a role in limiting the spread of COVID-19 and need to help flatten the curve.

Please treat this virus seriously and take the necessary steps to keep yourself, those around you and our community healthy. 

Please that the following actions:

Wear a face covering Maintain social distancing of 6 feet Avoid gatherings Limit holiday activities to immediate family Monitor your health daily for symptoms of COVID-19 Maintain routine healthcare requirements Wash your hands with soap and water Avoid touching your face Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces

Experiencing symptoms of COVID-19?

Contact your primary physician or seek testing Quarantine for 10 days and until symptoms subside

Stay up to date on COVID-19:

Michigan Coronavirus App MI COVID Alert Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Disease Control

Please seek medical attention if you have symptoms of heart attack, stroke, or any condition which requires emergency care, including issues pertaining depression.