COVID-19 Vaccination

On September 11, 2023, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved and authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines. At this time, Occupational Health Services is not administering any COVID-19 vaccines to employees. Employees should monitor their email for communications from Michigan Medicine and the OHS website regarding when the updated vaccine will be available at OHS. In the meantime, employees can obtain the COVID-19 vaccine from their own healthcare provider or from a community resource and at this time, do not need to submit documentation to OHS.

Post-Vaccination Symptom Management

Management of symptoms in healthcare personnel following COVID-19 vaccination

This protocol is for management of symptoms occurring within 2 days after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Symptoms occurring more than 2 days after receiving the vaccine will be managed per the standard OHS COVID-19 protocol.

Symptoms unlikely to be from vaccine Symptoms that could be from vaccine or COVID-19 Symptoms consistent with vaccine-related side effects only
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Upper respiratory symptoms (e.g., runny nose, congestion, sore throat)
  • Loss of sense of smell or taste
What to do if you experience these symptoms:
  • Contact OHS if you experience these symptoms at (734) 764-8021
  • Fever (T > 100.4°F or 38°C)
  • Chills
  • Muscle aches
  • Headache

What to do if you experience these symptoms:
  • Local symptoms (e.g., pain, swelling, redness at injection site)
  • Immediate hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., hives, anaphylaxis)

What to do if you experience these symptoms:

Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/post-vaccine-considerations-healthcare-personnel.html

Vaccine Resources