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  • CDC simplifies COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, allows older adults and immunocompromised adults to get second dose of the updated vaccine

    CDC simplifies COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, allows older adults and immunocompromised adults to get second dose of the updated vaccine

    Following FDA regulatory action, the CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for people at higher risk who want the option of added protection from additional COVID-19 vaccine doses.

    CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met today to discuss these COVID-19 vaccine recommendation changes, and the associated implications and implementation. Although there was no vote at this meeting, ACIP members expressed their support for these recommendations.

    These changes include:

    • CDC’s new recommendations allow an additional updated (bivalent) vaccine dose for adults ages 65 years and older and additional doses for people who are immunocompromised. This allows more flexibility for healthcare providers to administer additional doses to immunocompromised patients as needed.
    • Monovalent (original) COVID-19 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for use in the United States.
    • CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 years and older receive an updated (bivalent) mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they previously completed their (monovalent) primary series.
    • Individuals ages 6 years and older who have already received an updated mRNA vaccine do not need to take any action unless they are 65 years or older or immunocompromised.
    • For young children, multiple doses continue to be recommended and will vary by age, vaccine, and which vaccines were previously received.

    Alternatives to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines remain available for people who cannot or will not receive an mRNA vaccine. CDC’s recommendations for use of (monovalent) Novavax or Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccines were not affected by the changes made today.

    CDC and ACIP will continue to monitor COVID-19 disease levels and vaccine effectiveness in the months ahead and are anticipated to have additional discussions around potential updates this fall.

  • Warren County COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Provider Locations

    Warren County COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Provider Locations

    COVID-19 Testing Provider Locations

    In Warren County, Ohio you can find COVID 19 test and Vaccination sites by following these links.They will take you to a dashboard of the Ohio Department of Health where you can sort for Warren County.

    The map shows COVID-19 testing sites throughout Ohio. It’s a combination of private companies and retail sites, community health centers, and libraries, and other local partners that offer access to testing. To find the location nearest you, search by county and zip code to get a list.

    The demand for testing is exceptionally high and each testing location has its own inventory controls and protocols for the public to access tests. When you find a testing location, it’s important to call in advance to ensure tests are available and to determine how to access tests. If testing is not available for any reason, many partners can direct you to an alternate location.

    To find a laboratory that can collect or process specimens, please visit please visit the OH COVID-19 Testing Database.

    COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Locations

    This tool shows providers throughout Ohio who have received shipments of COVID-19 vaccines for those currently being vaccinated in eligible in Phases 1B-C and Phase 2. As more vaccine providers receive shipments, they will be added to this page. Search by county or ZIP code to see a list of providers near you. Websites, contact information, and addresses listed are submitted by vaccine providers. As new providers are registered, provide vaccination location information, and receive shipments, they will be added to this page.

    Are you eligible?

    Eligibility is detailed at coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine and in the Priority Populations Fact Sheet.