Madison County ohio

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WE ADMINISTER 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, AND BOOSTERS* OF PFIZER, MODERNA, AND JOHNSON AND JOHNSON COVID-19 VACCINE TO ANYONE ELIGIBLE AGE 5 AND OLDER.

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*Must be 12 years or older for a COVID-19 booster

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Ready to get your COVID-19 vaccine?  It's two simple steps!

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Step 1:  Make an appointment

Visit appointment.madisonph.org

You'll receive an email and text confirmation of your appointment.

*Each individual person being vaccinated needs an appointment (couples, please book separate appointments).  Your safety is our top priority.  We only schedule 3 appointments in 15 minute blocks so we don't overcrowd our small waiting room.  We ask that only the person being vaccinated and one support person (parent/guardian) come to the appointment.  If you would feel more comfortable waiting outside until we are ready for you, please ask one of our front office staff for a pager.  You can wait outside or in your car until we page you.

If you have trouble booking an appointment online, please call our office at 740-852-3065 option 0.

 Appointments are offered every:
    - Tuesday from 9am to 6:30pm
    - Wednesday from 9am to 3:15pm
    - Thursday from 9am to 4:30pm
    - Friday from 9am to 4:30pm

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Step 2:  Complete a registration form

Pre-register for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd doses ONLY. If you are getting a fourth dose, we will have a form to fill out in our office.

Visit getavaccine.madisonph.org

You'll receive a form by email to print and bring with you.

*Each individual person being vaccinated needs to complete a registration form.

Anyone age 5 and older can now get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Any Ohioan 5 years of age and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals ages 5 to 17 are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine, which is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized for use under age 18.  Parents or guardians must accompany children ages 5 to 11.


Most people are now eligible for a booster doses of vaccine

If you previously received two doses of Pfizer vaccine, a single booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine can be given to anyone who meets the following criteria:

1) You are age 12 and older.
2) It has been at least five (5) months since your second dose of vaccine


If you previously received two doses of Moderna vaccine, a single booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine can be given to anyone who meets the following criteria:

1) You are age 18 and older.
2) It has been at least six (6) months since your second dose of vaccine


If you previously received a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, a single booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine can be given to anyone who meets the following criteria:

1) You are age 18 and older.
2) It has been at least two (2) months since your vaccine


Immunocompromised individuals can get a third or booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna.

Those who are immunocompromised and meet certain CDC criteria can receive a third dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. A third dose can be administered to those people who are immunocompromised at least 28 days after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna.  A third dose is different from a booster so please let us know if you are immunocompromised.  Those who are immunocompromised can get a booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 6 months after the third dose of Pfizer or Moderna (this would be a fourth dose of vaccine).

Kids age 5-11 can get Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) unanimously voted to recommend Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for all children ages 5 to 11.  MCPH is administering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to ages 5-11.


Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11 dosing and timing

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 to 11 is a "low dose" of vaccine appropriate for this age group.  It is 1/3 of the adult dose and contain 10 micrograms of mRNA vaccine.  This will be a two-dose series with the doses being spaced by 21 days (3 weeks).  It is unknown at this time if a booster dose of vaccine for this age group will be authorized at a later time.


Appointments for COVID-19 vaccine

Parents can make an appointment now with Madison County Public Health.  Book an appointment online at appointment.madisonph.org.  Complete a registration form at getavaccine.madisonph.org.  We provide COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesdays from 9:00am until 6:30pm, Wednesday 9am until 3:15pm, and on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00am until 4:30pm.

WE ARE NOW ADMINISTERING SECOND BOOSTER DOSES OF PFIZER AND MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE FOR THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE

If you previously received a primary vaccine of Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson at least four months ago, a second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) can be given to anyone who meets the following criteria:

1) You are age 50 and older
2) It has been at least four (4) months since your first booster of either Pfizer or Moderna vaccine

Immunocompromised individuals can get a second booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna.

Those who are immunocompromised and meet certain CDC criteria are also eligible to receive a fourth dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. A fourth dose can be administered to those people who are immunocompromised at least four (4) months after a first booster dose of Pfizer (age 12+) or Moderna (age 18+). Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals, 12 years and older, are recommended a three-dose primary series for people who are immunocompromised, plus two booster doses.

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WE ARE NOW ADMINISTERING BOOSTERS OF PFIZER, MODERNA, AND JOHNSON AND JOHNSON COVID-19 VACCINE FOR THOSE 12 YEARS & OLDER

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Most people are now eligible for a booster doses of vaccine

If you previously received two doses of Pfizer vaccine, a single booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine can be given to anyone who meets the following criteria:

1) You are age 12 and older.
2) It has been at least five (5) months since your second dose of vaccine

If you previously received two doses of Moderna vaccine, a single booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine can be given to anyone who meets the following criteria:

1) You are age 18 and older.
2) It has been at least six (6) months since your second dose of vaccine

If you previously received a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, a single booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine can be given to anyone who meets the following criteria:

1) You are age 18 and older.
2) It has been at least two (2) months since your vaccine

Immunocompromised individuals can get a third or booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna.

Those who are immunocompromised and meet certain CDC criteria can receive a third dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. A third dose can be administered to those people who are immunocompromised at least 28 days after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna.  A third dose is different from a booster so please let us know if you are immunocompromised.  Those who are immunocompromised can get a booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 6 months after the third dose of Pfizer or Moderna (this would be a fourth dose of vaccine). 16-17 year olds would be eligible for a booster after a third dose of Pfizer only.

People are considered to be moderately or severely immunocompromised if they have:

• Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
• Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
• Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
• Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
• Advanced or untreated HIV infection
• Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

The FDA and the CDC have authorized providers like Madison County Public Health to offer and administer any type of COVID-19 vaccine as a booster.  This is the "mix and match" guidance that you've likely heard about.  You can get any type of COVID-19 vaccine as your booster without regard for what you previously received.  Generally we recommend staying with the same vaccine manufacturer for your booster.  We also recommend that you have a talk with your doctor or healthcare provider to see what is right for you.  Let us know what you prefer.  If you aren't sure, our clinical team will be happy to talk to you when you come for your vaccine.

MCPH OFFICE CLINICS

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE TUESDAY - FRIDAY

  -  Appointments every Tuesday from 9am to 6:30pm
  -  Appointments every Wednesday from 9am to 3:15pm
  -  Appointments every Thursday from 9am to 4:30pm
  -  Appointments every Friday from 9am to 4:30pm
  -  Book an appointment at appointment.madisonph.org
  -  Each person being vaccinated needs a separate appointment
  -  Complete the registration form at getavaccine.madisonph.org
  -  Located at the main office of Madison County Public Health at 306 Lafayette Street in London
  -  Anyone age 5 and older who has not yet received vaccine or those who need a 2nd, 3rd or booster
  -  PFIZER, MODERNA, and JOHNSON & JOHNSON vaccines will be used at all clinics

CLINIC LOCATION

Madison County Public Health Office
  - 306 Lafayette Street, London, OH 43140
  - Next to Tractor Supply Company
  - Inside clinic
  - Physical distancing maintained in the clinic
  - Only 3 patients per 15 minute block of time
  - Masks required

Your safety is our top priority.  We only schedule 3 appointments in 15 minute blocks so we don't overcrowd our small waiting room.  We ask that only the person being vaccinated and one support person (parent/guardian) come to the appointment.  If you would feel more comfortable waiting outside until we are ready for you, please ask one of our front office staff for a pager.  You can wait outside or in your car until we page you.

Madison County Public Health is currently only offering COVID vaccine at the primary office location.  The Molly Caren Agricultural Center drive through clinic is not operational at this time.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Registration is strongly encouraged, please click or tap here. 
• Please bring a photo ID and your printed pre-registration form. 
• Wear a mask.
• People seeking either a first, second, third, or booster dose should complete a registration form at getavaccine.madisonph.org or by clicking or tapping here.
• Keep in mind that the CDC has advised a second dose can be administered up to 42 days (6 weeks) after your first dose.

Madison County Public Health is currently only offering COVID vaccine at the primary office location.  We are actively exploring additional clinic locations in the community.  The Molly Caren Agricultural Center drive through clinic is not operational at this time.


There are several other locations in Madison County that offer COVID-19 vaccine. Types of vaccine and days of availability vary - we encourage you to call the locations before arriving for vaccine.


Rocking Horse Community Health Center (London)

• Located at 212 N Main Street, London
• Call 740-845-7286 for an appointment
• Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
• Evening hours until 8pm on Tuesdays

Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy (London)

• Located at 54 W High Street, London
• Call 740-852-5131 for an appointment or walk in
• Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Happy Druggist Pharmacy (West Jefferson)

• Located at 487 W Main Street, West Jefferson
• Call 614-879-8500 for an appointment or walk in
• Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Kroger Pharmacy (London)

• Located at 230 Lafayette Street, London
• Call 740-852-7550 for an appointment

Walmart Pharmacy (London)

• Located at 375 Lafayette Street, London
• Call 740-852-2726 for an appointment

If you received vaccine from Madison County Public Health, you can use our lookup tool to get details about your COVID-19 vaccine. This tool will only look up 1st, 2nd, and 3rd dose vaccinations administered by Madison County Public Health.

You must must provide information about your name and your date of birth. Records will emailed to the address you provided when you pre-registered or received your vaccine from MCPH. Since each dose administered has a unique vaccine ID, if you received a 2-dose series vaccine you will get two separate emails with your vaccine records. Please click or tap the link below to complete the lookup tool.

*For fourth dose records, please call our office or email us at info@madisonpublichealth.org.

Madison County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Record Lookup Tool

Following your first, second, third, or booster dose of vaccine you should receive an email from Madison County Public Health that serves as your vaccine record.  This email contains your unique vaccine ID for each dose (most other vaccinators do not offer this) and all of the information that a paper vaccine card contains.  However, we know that many people like to have a physical vaccination card as well.  MCPH provides these cards following receipt of your first dose of vaccine.  This card will tell you which COVID-19 vaccine you received, the lot number used, the date you received it, and where you received it.  When you come for your second, third, or booster vaccine, please bring your vaccination record card with you.

If you do not receive a COVID-19 vaccination card at our clinic or you have lost your card, we can mail you one replacement card at no charge.  MCPH can only issue you a new card if we have administered your entire vaccine series.  Please complete the online form below to request a card:

vaccinecard.madisonph.org

Please allow up to 1 week for delivery of your card in the mail.

Second doses of vaccine will be administered during regularly scheduled clinics.  Please register for a second dose at getavaccine.madisonph.org


How will I know when it is time for my second shot?  
MCPH will send you an email following your first dose telling you when you are due for your second dose. Hold on to your vaccination sheet to know which vaccine you received and the date. Those who receive a dose of a particular vaccine must receive a second dose of the vaccine from the same manufacturer, as they are not interchangeable. For example, if you receive a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, your second dose must be the Pfizer vaccine administered at least 21 days after the first dose. If you receive a first dose of the Moderna vaccine, your second dose must be the Moderna vaccine, administered at least 28 days after the first dose.  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance advises that the second dose should be administered as close to the recommended interval as possible. However, if it is not feasible to adhere to the recommended interval, the second dose of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may be administered up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose. If the second dose is administered beyond these intervals, there is no need to restart the series. 
 

I had side effects after my first does, should I still receive the second dose?  
Yes. You will need two shots in order to build full protection from the virus. Get the second shot even if you have side effects after the first one, unless a vaccination provider or your doctor tells you not to get a second shot. 

Can those under 18 get a vaccine?

I am home bound. Does MCPH offer home visits?
Please call us at 740-852-3065 extension 1526 to talk about scheduling a home visit.


I am over 65 years old but need help finding a vaccination location or help with transportation. Who can I contact?
While the Area Agencies on Aging are not the ones putting shots in the arms, they are the ones to call if you are 65 and over and have questions about vaccines. They will help answer your questions and connect you with the providers. The aging network’s priority is to get our seniors the vaccine, and then they’ll be there, as well, if for those who need to follow up. For more information, please visit http://aging.ohio.gov or call 1-866-243-5678. 

Thank you to all of our volunteers that faithfully served the public during the last year!  We could not have done this without you!

Madison County Public Health is currently looking for volunteer vaccinators.  If you are interested in volunteering to give vaccine at our office-based clinics, please contact Susan Young at 740-852-3065 x1526 or syoung@madisonpublichealth.org

How do Pfizer and Moderna vaccines work? 
Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are called mRNA (or messenger RNA) vaccines. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines give instructions for our cells to make a harmless piece of what is called the “spike protein.” The spike protein is found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19. 

Once the instructions (mRNA) are inside our immune cells, the cells use them to make the protein piece. After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the instructions and gets rid of them. 

Next, the cell displays the protein piece on its surface. Our immune systems recognize that the protein doesn’t belong there and begin building an immune response and making antibodies, like what happens in natural infection against COVID-19. 

At the end of the process, our bodies have learned how to protect against future infection. The benefit of mRNA vaccines, like all vaccines, is those vaccinated gain this protection without ever having to risk the serious consequences of getting sick with COVID-19. 

How does the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine work?
The Janseen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine is a viral vector vaccine. Viral vector vaccines use a modified version of a different virus (the vector) to deliver important instructions to our cells. For COVID-19 viral vector vaccines, the vector (not the virus that causes COVID-19, but a different, harmless virus) will enter a cell in our body and then use the cell’s machinery to produce a harmless piece of the virus that causes COVID-19. This piece is known as a "spike protein" and it is only found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19.

The cell displays the spike protein on its surface, and our immune system recognizes it doesn’t belong there. This triggers our immune system to begin producing antibodies and activating other immune cells to fight off what it thinks is an infection.

At the end of the process, our bodies have learned how to protect us against future infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. The benefit is that we get this protection from a vaccine, without ever having to risk the serious consequences of getting sick with COVID-19. Any temporary discomfort experienced after getting the vaccine is a natural part of the process and an indication that the vaccine is working.

Who shouldn't get a COVID-19 vaccine?  
Everyone should get a COVID-19 vaccine when it's available. Even if you've tested positive for COVID-19 (on any type of test) or if you've tested positive for the antibodies for COVID-19, you still need to get a vaccine. The presence of antibodies from a previous infection does not necessarily mean you are protected from COVID-19. Most studies demonstrate that a previous COVID-19 infection will offer no more than 90 days of immunity (and even during that 90 days the amount of immunity varies from person to person). 
 
As with any vaccine, if you have a history of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the COVID-19 vaccines, you should talk to your doctor. If you have a history of severe reactions, it doesn't necessarily mean you can't get the vaccine. You might need to be monitored more closely when receiving it. 

Will my children be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?  
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is currently recommended for patients age 5 and up, and both the Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines are currently recommended for patients age 18 and up. As more information becomes available on children and COVID-19 vaccines from the FDA, CDC, and vaccine manufacturers, it will be made available at coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine. 

What percentage of the population need to get vaccinated? 
We don't know what percentage of people need to get vaccinated to achieve herd immunity to COVID-19. Initial estimates are between 70 and 90% of the population need to either get the vaccine or develop immunity from COVID-19 infections. 

Herd immunity is a term used to describe when enough people have protection - either from previous infection or vaccination - that it is unlikely a virus or bacteria can spread and cause disease. As a result, everyone within the community is protected even if some people don’t have any protection themselves. The percentage of people who need to have protection in order to achieve herd immunity varies by disease. As more people get vaccinated we will have more data to determine how COVID-19 moves in the community. 

How many doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be needed? When is the second dose due? 
Both the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and the Moderna vaccine, which have been granted emergency use authorization, require two doses. Ohioans who receive a dose of a particular vaccine must receive a second dose of the vaccine from the same manufacturer, as they are not interchangeable. For example, if you receive a first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, your second dose must be the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine administered 21 days after the first dose. If you receive a first dose of the Moderna vaccine, your second dose must be the Moderna vaccine, administered 28 days after the first dose. These recommended intervals, with a standard four-day grace period, should be followed as closely as possible to receive full protection. If the intervals are exceeded, the second dose should be administered at the earliest opportunity. Doses would not need to be repeated due to a longer interval, meaning you do not have to start over, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. The Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine uses one dose.

If I already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available?  
Yes. Due to the severe health risks associated with COVID-19 and the fact that re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, vaccine should be offered to you regardless of whether you already had COVID-19 infection. 

How long do I have to wait before getting the vaccine?  
Anyone currently infected with COVID-19 should wait to get vaccinated until after their illness has resolved and after they have met the criteria to discontinue isolation. The timing for each vaccination phase is limited, so if you have been released from the isolation period, and are in an eligible audience, you should consider getting a COVID-19 vaccine as vaccination clinics become available to you. 

What about the Cleveland Clinic's study about those who previously had COVID-19?  
Recently the Cleveland Clinic published a study (not yet peer-reviewed) that followed over 50,000 of their staff - many had COVID-19 infections and many did not.  Through their study they suggested that those who previously had COVID-19 had some level of lasting protection against re-infection.  Unfortunately this does not account for new variants and was not a study of the general population.  Both the Cleveland Clinic (in this statement) and Madison County Public Health strongly encourage everyone who can get vaccinated to do so even if they had COVID-19.

Once vaccinated, can you stop wearing a mask and stop social distancing?  

The county is currently experiencing high community transmission rates.  All people, regardless of vaccination status, are urged to wear a mask whenever indoors.

 

After getting a COVID-19 vaccine, will I test positive for COVID-19 on a viral test?  
No. Neither the recently authorized (Pfizer and Moderna) nor the other COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials in the United States can cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection.  

However, evidence shows that two weeks after the first dose you will have roughly 50% protection. Two weeks after the second dose most people have between 90-95% protection. This means you can still become infected with the virus until you have full protection from both doses. 

What are the side effects?  
After receiving the vaccine, you may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection against the virus. These side effects may feel like flu and may even affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Common side effects include: pain and swelling on the arm where you got the shot, fever, chills, tiredness, and headache. 

I had side effects after my first dose, should I still receive the second dose?  
Yes. You will need two shots in order to build full protection from the virus. Get the second shot even if you have side effects after the first one, unless a vaccination provider or your doctor tells you not to get a second shot. 

How will I know when it is time for my second shot?  
MCPH will send you an email reminder before your second dose is due. Hold on to your vaccination sheet to know which vaccine you received and the date. Those who receive a dose of a particular vaccine must receive a second dose of the vaccine from the same manufacturer, as they are not interchangeable. For example, if you receive a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, your second dose must be the Pfizer vaccine administered at least 21 days after the first dose. If you receive a first dose of the Moderna vaccine, your second dose must be the Moderna vaccine, administered at least 28 days after the first dose. The Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine is a single dose vaccine. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance advises that the second dose should be administered as close to the recommended interval as possible. However, if it is not feasible to adhere to the recommended interval, the second dose of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may be administered up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose. If the second dose is administered beyond these intervals, there is no need to restart the series.