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The Ohio Department of Health has released Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses.
The ODH has issues new guidance to providers of the COVID 19 vaccine to make sure they have the latest information on how to administer booster doses of the Pfizer/Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccines. Ohioans can get the information about the booster doses by reviewing the two links below:
Fact-sheet-covid-19-vaccine-booster-doses.pdf (ohio.gov)
Frequently Asked Questions COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses | COVID-19 (ohio.gov)
This guidance is in alignment with the CDC and the FDA. The booster vaccines are available for those who had their Pfizer 2nd dose at least 6 months ago.
- People 65 years and older or residents in long-term care settings SHOULD receive a booster shot.
- People ages 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions SHOULD receive a booster shot.
- People ages 18 to 49 with certain underlying medical conditions MAY receive a booster shot based on their individual benefits and risks. The CDC has indicated that this is a determination made by the vaccine recipient, but those eligible are encouraged to talk to their healthcare providers if they have any 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 MAY receive a booster shot based on their individual benefits and risks. The CDC has indicated that this is a determination made by the vaccine recipient.
To find a vaccine provider near you go to gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-427-5634.
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