Childhood Immunization

Vaccine-preventable diseases include hepatitis B, influenza (Flu), chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. HepB vaccine protects against hepatitis B, the flu vaccine protects against influenza, varicella vaccine protects against chickenpox, MMR combines protection against measles, mumps, and rubella, and DTaP combines protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. CDC recommends these vaccines to protect your children against these preventable diseases. Are your children up to date on their immunization? The vaccines are specified at specific intervals according to your child’s age. IPH provides vaccination according to the CDC’s Childhood Immunization Schedules. Vaccinate your children and protect them from these vaccine-preventable diseases. IPH has the vaccines available at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call (313) 309-9350 ext. 2 to make an appointment.

Get fully vaccinated and boosted and protect yourself and your family

COVID-19 vaccination, COVID-19 testing, wearing a facemask, social distance, and avoiding large crowds are public health measures to protect people from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccination prevents severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. CDC recommends everyone five years and older protect themselves from COVID-19 by getting fully vaccinated. CDC also recommends that everyone ages 12 years and older get a booster shot five months after completing primary COVID-19 vaccination series. See the table below.

Institute for Population Health (IPH) services include COVID-19 vaccination, COVID-19 testing, health education, general primary care, and telehealth services. Do not delay. Get fully vaccinated and boosted and protect yourself and your family from COVID-19 disease. Call (313) 309-9350 ext. 3003 Monday – Friday to make an appointment for a COVID Vaccine. COVID vaccine is given on Monday and Tuesday (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) at 9053 Woodward and Home visits by scheduled appointment on Thursday.

IPH, a Community Health Clinic help COVID Patients avoid the ER

To view segment on services provided by IPH, reported by Megan Woods on WDIV Evening News (clickonDetroit), click here.

Health Insurance Marketplace: January 9 – January 15 Last Chance Week of Action

The Open Enrollment Period ends January 15, 2022. Access to health care services affects the health and wellbeing of people. The health insurance plans cover essential services like preventive services and prescriptions. Uninsured individuals are encouraged to sign up for health coverage before the deadline. Do not delay. Act now and enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Institute for Population Health (IPH), located at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI is a Champion for Coverage. Call (313) 309-9350 ext. 2.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine prevents severe illness, death, and pregnancy complications

People who are pregnant or were recently pregnant are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 disease. Having COVID-19 during pregnancy increases the risk for preterm birth and stillbirth. CDC recommends that people pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or who might become pregnant in the future get vaccinated against COVID-19. The CDC also recommends that everyone 18 years and older, including those pregnant get a booster shot. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine prevents severe illness, death, and pregnancy complications related to COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Get vaccinated and get a booster shot to protect yourself and your family. Call (313) 309-9350 ext. 3003 Monday – Friday to make an appointment for a COVID Vaccine. COVID vaccine is given on Monday and Tuesday (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) at 9053 Woodward and Home visits by scheduled appointment on Thursday.