COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for:
- All infants and children ages 6 months through 23 months, and all children ages 2 years through 18 years with risk factors, and any child over 6 months whose parents would like them to be vaccinated.
- All pregnant women at any point in pregnancy.
- All adults ages 18 to 50. It is especially important for those with risk factors or who have never received a COVID-19 vaccine.
- All adults ages 50 and older. It is especially important for those with risk factors or who have never received a COVID-19 vaccine.
MDHHS COVID-19 vaccine guidance aligns with leading national medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians. The Michigan Advisory Committee on Immunizations and other key Michigan medical groups also support this guidance.
NOTICE: BEDHD has limited availability of the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines.
How to Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccination
FIRST, visit vaccines.gov to find other COVID-19 vaccine providers. Many local pharmacies and primary care providers also carry COVID-19 & flu vaccines.
THEN, call the BEDHD office to schedule: Charlotte Office (517) 541-2630 | Hastings Office (269) 945-9516
AT BEDHD, Appointments are preferred. We cannot guarantee that we will have staff available to accommodate walk-ins. Making an appointment will ensure you are able to receive your dose of the COVID vaccine (6 month and older).
BEDHD carries the:
- 2025-2026 MODERNA COVID-19 vaccine for persons 12 years and over.
- [ Persons with Medicare insurance, or Persons with OR without commercial insurance]
- 2025-2026 MODERNA COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months – 11 years.
- [Persons 6 months through 11 years with OR without commercial insurance coverage, or Medicaid insurance]
Are you up-to-date on your COVID vaccines?
You are up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccines if you have completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series and received the most recent booster dose recommended for you by CDC. Visit the CDC's page on Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines for the newest recommendations.
An Additional Dose for Immunocompromised Individuals
Visit the CDC's page on COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severe Immunocompromised People or contact your healthcare provider if you are unsure whether you should receive an additional dose.
Looking to schedule a homebound COVID-19 vaccination?
To schedule an in-home appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination or booster, call our office to schedule at: Barry County: 269-945-9516 Eaton County: 517-543-2430
COVID-19 Testing
If you are concerned you have COVID-19 find other testing sites here: Find a testing site that meets your needs
BEDHD does NOT offer COVID Testing at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
COVID-19 Treatment Options:
Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home. You can treat symptoms with over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help feel better.
If you have COVID-19 and are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19, treatments are available that can reduce your chances of being hospitalized or dying from the disease. Medications to treat COVID-19 must be prescribed by a healthcare provider or pharmacist and started within 5–7 days after symptoms appear. Contact a healthcare provider right away to determine if you are eligible for treatment, even if your symptoms are currently mild.
Don’t delay: Treatment must be started within 5–7 days of when you first develop symptoms.
K-12 Schools:
Schools are encouraged to continue employing infectious disease mitigation strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious illnesses. These include promoting proper handwashing, making well-fitted masks available to students, and improving air quality in buildings.
School staff with questions or concerns related to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases may contact our Communicable Diseases phone line at (517) 541-2641 or email schools@bedhd.org.
[Page last updated: 11/25/2025]