“The COVID-19 vaccines continue to be incredibly effective. However, there is a natural tendency for immunity to wane over time, whether natural immunity or immunity from a vaccine, and many require at least one booster dose. When Ohio adults choose to get booster doses, it will keep their immunity from COVID-19 at peak performance,” ODH Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff stated in a release.
Those who originally received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are eligible for a single booster dose two months following the original dose; those who received Moderna or Pfizer will be eligible six months after receiving their second dose.
Fully vaccinated adults can choose any of the three COVID-19 vaccines for their booster dose.
“For those Ohioans who haven’t yet chosen to be vaccinated, I urge you to talk to your doctor or pharmacist to get the facts about COVID-19 vaccines,” Vanderhoff said. “The COVID-19 vaccines are under constant rigorous ongoing safety review. With more than 195 million people having been fully vaccinated in the U.S., including more than 6.6 million Ohioans, these vaccines maintain a remarkable safety record. There is ample vaccine supply in Ohio for first and second doses, as well as boosters.”
Ohioans can schedule a vaccination appointment at gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov.
To learn more about the safety, efficacy, and side effects of COVID-19 vaccines visit coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine.
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