The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has received reports that some COVID-19 vaccine providers are receiving suspicious calls from people posing as local health commissioners or ODH personnel and asking prying questions about vaccine allocation and shipment details.
ODH wants vaccination providers to be aware that this has occurred and asks that extreme caution be exercised with these contacts and the information shared about vaccine allocations. If you are unsure about a contact, please take extra time to verify who the person is before providing them with information. If you are still uncertain, please call the ODH Provider Call Center to confirm the identity of the person who has made the inquiry.
If you have any questions or issues, please call the ODH Provider Call Center between 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at 1.844.9ODHVAX (1.844.963.4829) or email COVIDVACCINE@odh.ohio.gov. You also may visit the ODH COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Information Training page for additional information and resources.