COVID-19 Vaccine Information
COVID-19 Updated Booster Doses Available for Persons 6 Months & Older
Updated 1/6/23: The Tuscarawas County Health Department is now scheduling appointments for eligible persons ages 6 months and older who would like to get the updated COVID-19 booster dose. To schedule an appointment, call 330-343-5555, ext. 1740 or 1810. Phone lines are open M-W from 8 am to 4 pm, Th from 8 am to 6 pm, and Fr from 8 am to 1 pm.
On September 1, 2022, the CDC issued new recommendations for COVID-19 boosters, after the FDA authorized updated booster formulas from both Pfizer and Moderna. The CDC recommends that everyone who is eligible stay up-to-date on vaccinations by getting an updated booster dose at least 2 months after their last COVID-19 shot—either since their last booster dose, or since completing their primary series. These new boosters contain an updated bivalent formula that both boosts immunity against the original coronavirus strain and also protects against the newer Omicron variants that account for most of the current cases. Updated boosters are intended to provide optimal protection against the virus and address waning vaccine effectiveness over time. Eligible individuals can get either the Pfizer or Moderna updated booster, regardless of whether their primary series or most recent dose was with Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax, or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. On October 12, 2022, the updated boosters were approved for children 5 and older. On December 9, 2022, the updated booster was approved for children 6 months and older with special instructions (see infographics below).
On September 1, 2022, the CDC issued new recommendations for COVID-19 boosters, after the FDA authorized updated booster formulas from both Pfizer and Moderna. The CDC recommends that everyone who is eligible stay up-to-date on vaccinations by getting an updated booster dose at least 2 months after their last COVID-19 shot—either since their last booster dose, or since completing their primary series. These new boosters contain an updated bivalent formula that both boosts immunity against the original coronavirus strain and also protects against the newer Omicron variants that account for most of the current cases. Updated boosters are intended to provide optimal protection against the virus and address waning vaccine effectiveness over time. Eligible individuals can get either the Pfizer or Moderna updated booster, regardless of whether their primary series or most recent dose was with Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax, or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. On October 12, 2022, the updated boosters were approved for children 5 and older. On December 9, 2022, the updated booster was approved for children 6 months and older with special instructions (see infographics below).
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NOVAVAX COVID-19 Vaccines Approved & Available for Unvaccinated Persons 12 & Older
(Updated 8/25/22): TCHD is now offering appointments for persons 12 and older who have NEVER received a COVID-19 vaccine of any kind and would like to receive the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. Novavax is NOT a booster dose. Novavax is a new vaccine option for unvaccinated persons 12 and older who have not received their primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The Novavax vaccine was created using a more traditional protein-based technology.
On July 19, 2022, the CDC updated its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, approving the Novavax vaccine for emergency use authorization for adults 18 years and older who have not yet received any kind of COVID-19 vaccine. On August 19, 2022, the emergency use authorization was extended to include persons 12 and older. Novavax is a two-dose (doses given 3 weeks apart), protein-based COVID-19 vaccine that is currently being used in more than 40 countries and has also been authorized by the European Union and the World Health Organization. Click here for the complete Novavax fact sheet.
On July 19, 2022, the CDC updated its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, approving the Novavax vaccine for emergency use authorization for adults 18 years and older who have not yet received any kind of COVID-19 vaccine. On August 19, 2022, the emergency use authorization was extended to include persons 12 and older. Novavax is a two-dose (doses given 3 weeks apart), protein-based COVID-19 vaccine that is currently being used in more than 40 countries and has also been authorized by the European Union and the World Health Organization. Click here for the complete Novavax fact sheet.
COVID-19 Vaccines Approved for Ages 6 Months & Older
(Update From 6/28/22): TCHD is now offering appointments for children 6 months and older to receive their COVID-19 vaccine with the Moderna or Pfizer brand. To schedule an appointment, call 330-343-5555, ext. 1740 or 1810. Scheduling lines are open M-W from 8 am to 4 pm, Thurs from 8 am to 6 pm, and Fri from 8 am to 1 pm.
On June 18, 2022, the CDC recommended that children age 6 months and older should get a Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The decision was made after analyzing substantial data from clinical trials involving thousands of children, confirming the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness for children in this age group. The CDC also advises that children age 5 and older who receive the Pfizer vaccine should get a booster at least 5 months after their second shot.
On June 18, 2022, the CDC recommended that children age 6 months and older should get a Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The decision was made after analyzing substantial data from clinical trials involving thousands of children, confirming the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness for children in this age group. The CDC also advises that children age 5 and older who receive the Pfizer vaccine should get a booster at least 5 months after their second shot.
COVID-19 vaccine and vaccine booster appointments are currently being scheduled for eligible persons ages 6 months and older. Call us at 330-343-5555, ext. 1000 to make an appointment or check with local pharmacies about appointment availability.
Please click the button below for a list of area vaccine providers.
Our phone lines are open M-W from 8 am to 4 pm, Th from 8 am to 6 pm, and F from 8 am to 1 pm.
Closed on holidays.
Please click the button below for a list of area vaccine providers.
Our phone lines are open M-W from 8 am to 4 pm, Th from 8 am to 6 pm, and F from 8 am to 1 pm.
Closed on holidays.
COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Information
FOR PERSONS 6 Months and OLDER: The Tuscarawas County Health Department (TCHD) is now offering the COVID-19 Bivalent booster dose for eligible persons 6 months and older who have had at least two months past since their last COVID-19 booster dose or since the completion of their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines. Persons 6 months and older are eligible for the updated COVID-19 booster.
To schedule a booster dose through TCHD, call us at 330-343-5555, ext. 1000 to make an appointment (phone lines are open M-W from 8 am to 4 pm, Th from 8 am to 6 pm, and F from 8 am to 1 pm) OR by calling local pharmacies to check appointment availability.
You do not need to get your booster dose at the same location where you received your first and second doses, and you are encouraged to continue working with TCHD or reach out to other local vaccine providers for your COVID-19 vaccine needs. We only ask that you keep any appointment that you make. We also ask you to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card. However, if you have lost your vaccine card, a new card can be provided for you to document your booster dose.
COVID-19 booster recipients will be asked to attest that they meet one of the eligibility requirements, but specific proof will not be required.
Those who are eligible for a Johnson & Johnson booster include ANYONE 18 and older who received their Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months prior to receiving a booster. Persons may choose to receive a first booster dose of any of the three COVID-19 vaccine brands. IMPORTANT UPDATE: On May 5, 2022, the FDA changed its guidance regarding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to limit the vaccine's use to individuals 18 years old and older for whom other COVID-19 vaccines are not accessible or clinically appropriate, or for individuals who choose to receive the vaccine because they would otherwise not receive a COVID-19 vaccine. For a complete fact sheet, click here.
FOR PERSONS 6 Months and OLDER: The Tuscarawas County Health Department (TCHD) is now offering the COVID-19 Bivalent booster dose for eligible persons 6 months and older who have had at least two months past since their last COVID-19 booster dose or since the completion of their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines. Persons 6 months and older are eligible for the updated COVID-19 booster.
To schedule a booster dose through TCHD, call us at 330-343-5555, ext. 1000 to make an appointment (phone lines are open M-W from 8 am to 4 pm, Th from 8 am to 6 pm, and F from 8 am to 1 pm) OR by calling local pharmacies to check appointment availability.
You do not need to get your booster dose at the same location where you received your first and second doses, and you are encouraged to continue working with TCHD or reach out to other local vaccine providers for your COVID-19 vaccine needs. We only ask that you keep any appointment that you make. We also ask you to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card. However, if you have lost your vaccine card, a new card can be provided for you to document your booster dose.
COVID-19 booster recipients will be asked to attest that they meet one of the eligibility requirements, but specific proof will not be required.
Those who are eligible for a Johnson & Johnson booster include ANYONE 18 and older who received their Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months prior to receiving a booster. Persons may choose to receive a first booster dose of any of the three COVID-19 vaccine brands. IMPORTANT UPDATE: On May 5, 2022, the FDA changed its guidance regarding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to limit the vaccine's use to individuals 18 years old and older for whom other COVID-19 vaccines are not accessible or clinically appropriate, or for individuals who choose to receive the vaccine because they would otherwise not receive a COVID-19 vaccine. For a complete fact sheet, click here.
