The order in which individuals are able to receive the vaccine is guided by federal and state government guidelines. The speed at which Ohioans receive the vaccine is dependent upon the number of vaccine doses available. Individuals who are ages 12 and up are now able to schedule appointments to receive their vaccine. Learn how to schedule your appointment.

It’s still recommended that you get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you’ve previously been infected with COVID-19.

If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, your isolation period/quarantine must end before you receive your vaccine. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center suggests waiting 30 days after the positive test and ensuring you’re symptom-free before receiving the vaccine. You still have some natural defenses after COVID-19 infection, so you may have more side effects (such as aches, fever, chills) to the vaccine if taken very close to your infection.

If you had COVID-19 in the past and received the monoclonal antibody treatment, you need to wait at least 90 days from the last treatment date and be symptom-free before receiving the vaccine.

The government is providing the vaccine free of charge, and health plans are required to cover the cost of administration. Patients who receive a vaccination will not be asked to pay anything out of pocket.

The FDA's emergency use authorization (EUA) specifies that the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for ages 12 and older, Moderna vaccine is authorized for ages 18 and older and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for ages 18 and older.