Working overtime to assure that everyone who wants to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus prevention measures can do so efficiently and easily, Spectrum Health Lakeland has announced that they will begin offering the vaccines at four new locations throughout Southwest Michigan including the Center for Outpatient Services in St. Joseph and the health system’s three walk-in clinics, located in Niles, St. Joseph, and Watervliet.
Pfizer vaccines are available at all three walk-in clinics beginning today, Tuesday, June 1st during normal business hours, including evenings and weekends. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be offered at the Center for Outpatient Services, located at 3900 Hollywood Road in St. Joseph, every Wednesday from 11 am to 5 pm beginning on Wednesday, June 9th.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is authorized for individuals 18 years and older. Individuals 12 years and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Individuals ages 12 to 15 require a parent or guardian to be present at the vaccination and provide signed consent. Individuals ages 16 or 17 do not need a parent or guardian present but must have signed consent to receive the vaccination.
The COVID-19 vaccine is available at no out-of-pocket cost to anyone. Insurance is not required to receive the vaccine. If patients have insurance, they will be asked to provide that information during registration. All four vaccination locations will accept walk ins; meaning no appointment will be needed. If you would like a dedicated appointment time, one can be pre-scheduled at the Center for Outpatient Services either online at http://spectrumhealthlakeland.org/vaccine or by calling 800.LAKELAND (525.3526).
