Ohio Department of Health releases guidance on coronavirus vaccine booster doses

The Ohio Department of Health on Saturday issued guidance to more than 3,500 coronavirus vaccine providers in Ohio to make sure they have access to the latest information on giving the booster doses of the Pfizer/Comirnaty vaccine.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Health on Saturday issued guidance to more than 3,500 coronavirus vaccine providers in Ohio for booster doses of the Pfizer/Comirnaty vaccine.

The booster doses are available now for the following people, as long as they received their second doses at least six months ago, according to the state health department.

• People 65 years and older or residents in long-term care settings.

• People 50 to 64 years old with certain underlying medical conditions.

• People ages 18 to 49 with certain underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot based on their individual benefits and risks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this is something someone can make a determination about, but those eligible are encouraged to talk to their healthcare providers if they have questions.

• People age 18 and older who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of their job or living in an institutional setting. This is also a situation where someone can make a determination whether the benefits outweigh the risks.

“There are many opportunities in Ohio to be vaccinated, including walk-in and scheduled appointments statewide at pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, doctor’s offices, community vaccination sites and local health departments,” the release says. “There is ample supply of vaccine for boosters, as well as first and second doses, for Ohioans.”

Ohio residents will be able to check the website gettheshot.coronavirus.gov or call 1-833-427-5634 for the latest eligibility information, and to find a vaccine provider near them, the release says.

Those who are eligible for the booster will be asked to prove they have one of the qualifying conditions, but specific proof will not be required, the release says. Eligible Ohioans should allow two to three weeks to get their booster dose, with many opportunities to be vaccinated in their local community.

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