Source: Ohio Department of Health
In anticipation of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, the Governor’s Pandemic Recovery and Response Leadership Team has created a Vaccine Preparedness Office to coordinate a smooth and swift distribution and vaccination process statewide. The team is closely monitoring guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Operation Warp Speed, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the status of each vaccine candidate and are hopeful that one or multiple vaccines might be authorized in the coming weeks and months.
Once a vaccine has been authorized, Ohio expects to receive shipments allocated by the federal government with guidance to first vaccinate high-risk populations including healthcare workers and older adults. In preparation for receiving a vaccine, Ohio has launched an inter-agency working team in collaboration with partners to create and execute a comprehensive vaccination program. View the recorded webinar about the Ohio COVID-19 Vaccine Program and how you can participate.
The Ohio Department of Health has launched an enrollment process with the goal of registering all interested vaccine providers in the coming weeks. A “job aide” explaining how to complete a Vaccination Provider Program application, as well as an enrollment checklist, are available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published an FAQ about COVID-19 vaccination.