JACKSON, MI – Rite Aid pharmacies in Jackson County are now offering COVID-19 vaccines to residents eligible to receive them, according to a social media post from the Jackson County Health Department.
On Friday, February 12, Jackson Rite Aid pharmacies began administering vaccines to people in the current eligibility groups, which include health care providers, first responders, essential workers and people aged 65 and over.
Supplies remain limited as doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered by the pharmacy are allocated by state and local jurisdictions.
Rite Aid depends on the qualifications of the state and local jurisdiction to determine eligibility for the vaccine. Jackson County residents can click here to find the form required to schedule an appointment through Rite Aid. All responses on the form must be accurate or the appointment can be canceled.
On February 11, 27,075 doses were administered to county residents by the Jackson County Health Department, Henry Ford Allegiance Health, pharmacies and other providers, according to health department spokesman Rashmi Travis. The health department administered about 5,000 doses, Travis said.
The health department is currently hosting drive-thru vaccine clinics in the Jackson County Department of Transportation garage at 2400 Elm Road.
Updates on vaccine scheduling are available on the health department’s COVID-19 vaccine information line at 517-817-4469.
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