Immunization Information

Parents are urged to take their children to a health care providerto get their immunizations up to date for enrollment into Detroit Public Schools.  To see what immunizations are required for your child, review the applicable chart:

Vaccine-preventable disease continues to occur in Michigan and sometimes causes disability or death.

Immunization is a powerful, cost-effective measure to protect children from disease. To prevent outbreaks from occurring in school settings and other places where children congregate, a high percentage of children must be immunized.

Since 1978, Michigan law requires that each student upon entry into kindergarten or into a new school district possess a certificate of immunization at the time of registration or no later than the first day of school.

Public Act 89 of 2000 mandates that an immunization assessment be completed for each sixth-grade student. The laws were implemented to ensure that children are adequately immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases prior to adolescence. Immunization prior to adolescence is important, as some of these diseases become an even greater threat to health as children get older.

Parents or guardians are required to produce documentation confirming their child has received all required immunizations, or in the alternative their child received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations and is awaiting receipt of subsequent doses to be administered at appropriate intervals.

There are also three circumstances in which a required vaccine may be waived or delayed:

  1. A valid medical contraindication exists precluding the child from receiving the vaccine. A medical waiver is required to be completed and signed by the child's health care provider and shall state the contraindication(s), the vaccine(s) involved, and the time period during which the child is precluded from receiving the vaccine(s).
  2. The parents or guardians hold religious or philosophical beliefs that preclude receipt of a vaccination(s). A waiver must be signed by the parent or guardian with all information completely supplied.
  3. The child has received at least one dose of each immunizing agent and the next dose or doses are not yet due.

For immunization information, parents may contact:

  • Their health care provider
  • The local health department: (313) 876-4334
  • The DPS Department of Health and Physical Education: (313) 873-7735

For free- or low-cost health coverage for children under age 19, call the MI Child and Healthy Kids hotline: (313) 961- 2229.

 

Immunization Charts

 

Immunization Schedule

May – July

Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion
Children Immunization Walk-in Clinics

Please bring your immunization records, picture ID, and proof of insurance with you. Private insurance that covers immunizations will be referred to their doctor. Only children Medicaid clients are eligible for free vaccines. A parent or guardian must qaccompany children under age 18.

Area Clinic Clinic Days Hours
Northwest Grace Ross Health Center
14585 Greenfield 48227
(between Lyndon & Eaton)
(313) 870-3094

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Wednesdays

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

10:30 AM  –  6:00 PM
 Southwest CHASS
5635 West Fort 48209
(btwn. Junction & Campbell)
(313) 849-3920		 Wednesdays 11:00 AM – Sign-in
11:30 AM – Registration
 Central Herman Kiefer DIP
Evening Clinic
1151 Taylor 48202
1st Floor Pathway Center
(At John C. Lodge)
(313) 876-4334

2nd Thursday
(of every month)

4th Tuesday
(of every month)

12:00 PM – 4: 00 PM

 

12:00PM – 4: 00 PM
 Central Northwestern High
School Based Health Center
2200 W. Grand Blvd 48208
(313) 596-0700 ext. 388		 Thursdays
Ages 10 – 21yrs
ONLY		 9:00 AM  –   3:00 PM
 Northeast Northeast Health Center
5400 E. Seven Mile 48234
(between Buffalo & Bloom)
(313) 870-3055

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Wednesdays

8:30 AM  – 4:00 PM

10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Note: Clinic dates and times are subject to change without prior notification. Please contact the DHWP at (313) 876-4334 to verify dates and time. Our office hours are weekdays, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M

For “Free or low-cost health coverage for children under the age of 19, OR pregnant women of any age” Call the MI Child and Healthy Kids hotline at 961-Baby or visit the website.

 

School-based Health Centers

You must call for an appointment. No walk-ins accepted.

Claire Rutherford
16411 Curtis, 48235
313 838-6822
Sponsor: Beaumont Hospital

Dentist R Us
888 226-7129

Healthy Kids Dental
248 223-5639 Ext. 138

Healthy Teens Community Care Center, Inc. (School Linked)
611 Martin L. King Blvd, 48201
313 832-6300 Ext. 2128
Sponsor: Det. Com. Health Con.

Henry Ford High
20000 Evergreen 48219
313 494-7560
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health Systems

Howe Elementary
2600 Garland, 48214
313 642-4801 ext. 157
Sponsor: St. John Health System

Marcus Garvey School
2301 Van Dyke, 48214
313 866-9973
Sponsor: St. John Health System

Mobile Dentist
248 442-6600

Mumford High School
17525 Wyoming 48221
313 651-0841
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System

Nolan Middle School
1150 Lantz, 48203
313 368-4267
Sponsor: St. John Health System

Northwestern High School
2200 W. Grand Blvd., 48208
313 894-5152
Sponsor: Detroit Health Department

Osborn High School
11600 E. 7 Mile Rd. 48205
313 866-0343
Sponsor; St. John Health System

Sampson Middle School
4700 Tireman, 48204
313 596-4750
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System

Southwestern High School
6921 W. Fort 48209
313 849-4521
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System

Stewart School
13120 Wildermere 48238
313 252-3050
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System

Thirkell Elementary School
7724 14th Street, 48206
313 596-0990
Monday-Friday
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health Systems

Youthville (School Linked)
7375 Woodward 48202
313 309-1300
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System

 

Immunizations ONLY
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
3901 Beaubien  48201
313 745-5444

 

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