Area Counties Begin Pfizer Vaccinations for Those 12-15

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The Ross County Health District COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic at Ohio University-Chillicothe started vaccinating those age 12-15 today (5/13/21), as they continue vaccinations for those older than that age range as well.

A minor receiving the shot must have a parent or guardian present. Ross Health Commissioner Garrett Guillozet says those age 12-17, are currently permitted to receive only the Pfizer two-dose shots, as approved by the Federal Food & Drug Administration.

Vaccinations for all other age groups are permitted to receive Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, although all three varieties might not always be available on a given day at the Ross Health District vaccination site.

Guillozet says they are accepting walk-ins for the vaccinations or you can make an appointment by calling the health district at (740) 779-9652.

Clinic hours at OU-Chillicothe’s Shoemaker Center are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9am-11am and 1pm-3:30pm and Thursday hours are 9am-11am and 1pm-4:45pm.

Pfizer vaccine is now available in Ohio for people ages 12 and up.  This age eligibility expansion is an important part of increasing vaccination rates and protecting our community from COVID-19. 

Highland County’s first dose Pfizer vaccine clinic for those 12 and older is going to be held on May 19 from 3PM to 7PM here at the health department.  Pre-registration is REQUIRED.  We do not normally carry Pfizer vaccine, so we need to be certain how much Pfizer to request for this clinic.  We will not be accepting walk-ins for Pfizer vaccine. 

To register for Highland County’s Pfizer vaccine, visit https://hchdcovidvax.timetap.com/#/ or call 937-393-1941. 

If someone is looking for other Pfizer vaccine options, our two neighboring health departments will be offering Pfizer at other times next week. 

Fayette County Public Health has a clinic on Tuesday from 2PM to 6PM.  Fayette County Public Health online registration can be found at  http://faycohd.org/

Clinton County Health District has clinics on the following dates:

Monday, May 17 from 12PM to 4PM

Tuesday, May 18 from 12PM to 4PM

Wednesday, May 19 from 12PM to 4PM (Southern State Campus in Wilmington)

Thursday, May 20 from 12PM to 6PM

Clinton County Health District online registration can be found at https://bookclintoncovidvax.timetap.com/#/

Please contact Highland County Health Department at 937-393-1941 with any questions.

For vaccination clinics elsewhere, contact the county health department in the county where you live to get information as to what their current schedules are for COVID-19 vaccinations.

You should plan to stay at least 15 minutes following the vaccination, to make sure you do not exhibit any negative reaction to the shot. Make sure the individual receiving the vaccine has a snack and is hydrated before the appointment and had a good night’s rest, the night before.