![]() Johnson & Johnson/Janssen: A BOOSTER dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authroized for all recipients of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. ( *Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals may receive their booster dose 3 months after completion of their primary series).Ī second BOOSTER is recommended for individuals 50 years old & older AND * Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals 12 years old & older at least 4 months after the first booster. Pfizer: A BOOSTER dose of the Pfizer/Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for all individuals 5 yeasrs old & older at least 5 months following the completion of the Pfizer/Comirnaty primary series. Moderna: A BOOSTER dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for all individuals 18 years old & older at least 5 months following the completion of the primary Moderna Series ( *Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals may receive their booster dose 3 months after completion of their primary series).Ī second BOOSTER is recommended for individuals 50 years old & older AND *moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals 18 years old & older at least 4 months after the first booster. A patient's doctor is best positioned to determine the need for an additional vaccine dose. *Those qualifying for an additional dose are strongly recommended to speak with their doctor prior to scheduling an appointment. (*Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals ages 18 years and older should also receive 1 dose of either Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as part of the primary series, given 4 weeks after the J&J dose). Johnson & Johnson/Janssen: 1 dose is recommended for 18 years of age and older. (*Moderately to severely immunocommpromised individuals ages 6 months and older also qualify for a 3rd dose in the primary seies, given 4-8 weeks after the 2nd dose, age dependent). Pfizer: 2-dose series is recommended for ages 6 months and older. (*Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals ages 12 years and older also qualify for a 3rd dose in the primary series, given 4 weeks after the 2nd dose). Moderna: 2-dose series is recommended for ages 6 months and older. WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations: Please call 41 and select option 4 to schedule a Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (available for ages 12 years and older) Any Ohioan 6 months of age & older can receive a Moderna or Pfizer Vaccine Scheduling a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment In addition to vaccination, the Auglaize County COVID-19 vaccine providers also ask residents to continue to practice safety recommendations of social distancing, washing your hands often, staying home if you're sick, and wearing facial coverings when appropriate per the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). HPH continues to ask that you wash/ sanitize your hands frequently, continue to practice social distancing, and wear a mask when around others.With the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, vaccination against COVID-19 continues to be the #1 recommended way to reduce severe illness and hospitilization as a result of infection. While vaccination will protect you from getting ill from COVID-19, not enough is yet known about whether or not you can still carry and spread the virus to others. In the meantime, we must continue using all the tools available to help prevent the spread of the virus until a substantial number of Ohioans can be vaccinated. While we understand many are eager to receive the vaccine, patience will be necessary while demand for the vaccine remains higher than the available supply. ![]() You can also contact the following locations for COVID vaccine availability. ![]()
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