State’s Chief Medical Executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian Makes Standing Recommendation on COVID-19 Vaccines

In response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Directive to state agencies to ensure Michigan families can access COVID-19 vaccines, the state’s Chief Medical Executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian has issued a Standing Recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine.

“National medical organizations and scientific experts continue to recommend routine COVID-19 vaccination for those at high risk, but also recommend vaccines be made available for all those who want them, ages six months and older,” said Dr. Bagdasarian in a press release. “COVID-19 vaccines have been proven to reduce the likelihood of emergency department or urgent care visits, as well as hospitalizations and severe outcomes. They are one of our best defenses against the virus. As the state’s chief medical executive, it is my duty to protect and promote public health, and everyone deserves the opportunity to access COVID-19 vaccine if they desire one. This Standing Recommendation will help to protect vaccine accessibility and availability in our state.”