COVID-19
Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:
Pfizer (12 and older eligible) and Johnson & Johnson (18 and older eligible) provided at most sites unless otherwise noted. Minors must have parent or guardian present at time of vaccination.
No cost. No insurance required.
Sharonville Convention Center (Pfizer only)
11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville, OH 45246
Every Tuesday-Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Hamilton County Public Health Disease Prevention Clinic
(Starting Monday May 17th)
184 E. McMillan, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Every Monday-Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm
Wyoming High School Athletic Facility (Pfizer only)
1111 Burns Ave., Wyoming, OH 45215
May 13th, 2021 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Kroger Cincinnati Fresh Center (Blue Ash)
6300 Creek Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242
May 17th, 2021 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
50 West
7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227
May 18th, 2021 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Elmwood Place Elementary School
400 Maple St., Cincinnati, OH 45216
May 18th, 2021 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Hamilton County Public Health (Rear Parking Lot)
Johnson & Johnson Only
250 William Howard Taft Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45219
May 20th, 2021 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Western hills – Talbert House (Rear)
Johnson & Johnson Only
4968 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238
May 21st, 2021 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Forest Park – Greenhills Safety Fair
924 Waycross Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45240
May 22nd, 2021 from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Pop-up Johnson & Johnson (Jansen) Clinics:
Hosted by the Ohio Department of Health and Hamilton County Public Health. Open to anyone 18 or older.
Maderia Farmers Market
Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church Parking Lot
8000 Miami Ave, Madeira, OH 45243
May 13th, 2021 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Cincinnati/Hamilton County Public Library
Colerain Twp./Groesbeck Branch
2994 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239
May 14th, 2021 from 10am – 12pm and 3pm – 6pm
Cincinnati/Hamilton County Public Library
North Central Branch
11109 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45231
May 15th, 2021 from 10:00am – 12:00pm (noon)
Silverton Village Hall
6943 Montgomery Rd. Silverton, OH 45236
May 15th, 2021 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Village Green Mobile Home Park
7501 School Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249
May 16th, 2021 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Greater Emmanuel Annex Building
1208 Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231
May 16th, 2021 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Village of North Bend
21 Taylor Ave, North Bend, OH 45052
May 17th, 2021 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Kellogg’s Snack Division
1 Trade Street, Cincinnati, OH 45227
May 17th, 2021 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Ametek Sealtron
9705 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45215
May 18th, 2021 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Tikkun Farm
7941 Elizabeth St., Mt. Healthy, OH 45231
May 18th, 2021 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Standard Aero
11550 Mosteller Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241
May 19th, 2021 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Belterra Park
6301 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
May 19th, 2021 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
May 21st, 2021 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
1553 Kinney Ave., Mt. Healthy, OH 45231
May 20th, 2021 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Dollar General
9517 Pippin Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231
May 20th, 2021 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Cincinnati/Hamilton County Library
Monfort Heights Branch
3825 W. Fork Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247
May 21st, 2021 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
FC Cincinnati Game
First Financial Gate – FCC TQL Stadium
1501 Central Parkway Cincinnati OH 45214
May 22nd, 2021 from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Want to skip the line? Make an Appointment
Hamilton County Public Health is using ArmorVax to schedule appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine. You can create an account using the ArmorVax smartphone app (available in the Google Play and Apple App stores) or you can create an account with a web browser by visiting ArmorVax.com.
**Minors between 16-18 years of age are only eligible for the Pfizer vaccine and will need to be added under a parent or guardian account under “add family”. Parent or guardian account will need to be made first.
Still need help making an appointment? No problem! Call us to schedule.
We now have customer service representatives available every Monday and Tuesday from 9:00am – 5:00pm to help you get scheduled over the phone. Give us a call: 513-999-2312!
UnitedWay of Greater Cincinnati is also helping us schedule appointments. Just dial 211 from any phone to reach the UnitedWay!
State-wide Vaccine Lottery
12-17 Tuition Drawing
On Wednesday, May 26th — we will announce the winner of a drawing of all those 17 years-old and under who have been vaccinated, and the winner will receive a full, four-year scholarship to our State of Ohio universities. This will include tuition, room-and-board, and books. On Tuesday, on May 18th, an electronic portal will be opened up for young people who have been vaccinated to be able to register. We will do this every Wednesday, for five straight Wednesdays — each time randomly selecting one student to receive the full, four-year scholarship.
18 and older Vax-a-Million Drawing
On May 26th, we will announce a winner of a drawing for adults who have received at least their first dose of the vaccine. This announcement will occur each Wednesday for five weeks, and the winner each Wednesday will receive 1 million dollars. The pool of names for the “Ohio Vax-a-Million” drawing will be derived from the Ohio Secretary of State’s publicly available voter registration database. Further, we will make available a webpage for people to sign up for the drawings if they are not in a database we are using. The Ohio Department of Health will be the sponsoring agency for the drawings, and the Ohio Lottery will conduct them. The money will come from existing federal Coronavirus Relief Funds. To be eligible to win, you must be at least 18 years of age or older on the day of the drawing. You must be an Ohio resident. And, you must be vaccinated before the drawing.
Regional and State-Wide Vaccination Information
Regional information about testing and vaccine sites is available through the Test and Protect program. Click the logo to visit the Test and Protect website.
Ohio offers a central scheduling tool for appointments across the state. Click the logo to visit the Ohio Department of Health and find a clinic near you.
Transportation and Home Bound Resources
Vaccinations for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities – If you have an intellectual or developmental disability and need assistance finding a vaccine, please contact Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services.
Home52 Transportation can coordinate and provide appropriate transportation to adults age 60+ who are unable to get to a vaccination site. Call home52 at (855) 546-6352 or sign up here.
Read more: home52 Transportation – COVID 19
Ohio Medicaid COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Transportation Support
If you receive your Medicaid coverage through an MCO (Aetna, Buckeye, CareSource, Molina, Paramount, or United HealthCare), you can get help with transportation to and from a COVID-19 testing or vaccination site through your MCO or your local County Department of Job and Family Services (JFS) agency. Check this info sheet for phone numbers and other options for those with Medicaid: Ohio-Medicaid-COVID-Testing-and-Vaccination-Transportation-Support
UnitedWay of Greater Cincinnati and the Council on Aging in Southwestern Ohio are helping with transportation. Call 211 for assistance!
Home Bound Senior Program
The Council on Aging (COA) is working with local health departments to bring COVID 19 vaccines to home bound individuals. COA will provide lists of home bound individuals who are eligible for vaccination to local health departments on a weekly basis. Older adults who need assistance with COVID 19 vaccinations can contact Council on Aging at (513) 721-1025. COA’s call center is open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. (READ MORE)
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Understanding Website Functions and Data Used
COVID-19 Informational Resources
COVID-19 Health Advisory
COVID-19 Health Advisory (Nov 19, 2020)
School Planning
COVID Measures to Inform School Planning
FAQ for School Administrators on Reopening Schools
K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs – FAQs for Administrators, Teachers, and Parents
Ohio Department of Health Resources for Parents and Families
Quarantine and Isolation
Quarantine Guidance (Updated Dec 4th, 2020)
Holiday Guidance
COVID-19 Holiday Celebrations Guidance
Covid-19 Testing
Click here to view testing sites on a map.
Test and Protect Testing Sites
State Covid-19 Testing
Covid-19 Complaints
If you have a complaint about COVID-19 violations in a retail environment (not listed below),
please notify the Ohio Department of Health using this Complaint Form
or contact the Call Center at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).
HCPH takes and investigates complaints for the non-retail establishments in the HCPH jurisdiction which may include the following (please fill out the form below):
- Restaurants, Bars, Banquet and Catering Facilities and Services to Dine-in Service
- Hair Salons, Day Spas, Nail Salons, Barber Shops, Tattoo Parlors, Body Piercing Locations and Tanning Facilities
- Gyms, Dance Instruction Studios, and Other Personal Fitness Venues
- Any other non-retail establishments
Click here to file a COVID-19 non-retail related complaint.
CDC Data and Resources
Community, Work, and School: Information for Where You Live, Work, Learn, and Play
Ohio Department of Health
Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 homepage
Click here to view Public Health Orders.
Ohio Public Health Advisory System (Color Coded County Levels)
The Public Health Advisory Alert System is a color-coded system designed to supplement existing statewide orders through a data-driven framework to assess the degree of the virus’ spread and to engage and empower individuals, businesses, communities, local governments, and others in their response and actions.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you or a loved one are experiencing anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic, help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call the COVID-19 CareLine at 1-800-720-9616.
The Health Collaborative Situational Dashboard
The data is provided by The Health Collaborative and is updated every weekday. This information is provided “as-is.” The Health Collaborative and its partners make no representation or warranty, express or implied, including without limitation any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purposes, non-infringement, or warranties as to the quality, accuracy, or completeness of the information. Any use or reliance on this information is at the user’s sole risk. Visit the enter for Clinical and Translational Science and Training website to view The Health Collaborative Situational Dashboard.
For answers to your COVID-19 questions,
call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).
Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to your COVID-19 questions, call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).
Q: What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
A: COVID-19, or coronavirus disease 2019, is respiratory disease caused by one of the seven coronaviruses known to infect humans. It was first identified in humans in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019. The virus that causes COVID-19 is called SARS-CoV-2.
Q: Why am I at risk?
A: There is community spread across Ohio and the United States, meaning you can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 from people you know or from out in your community from unknown sources, much like you catch the flu.
Q: What are the symptoms?
A: Symptoms, which generally appear two to 14 days after exposure, include cough or shortness of breath/difficulty breathing. You also may have COVID-19 if you have two or more of these symptoms fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell. These symptoms range from mild to severe; however, some people with COVID-19 have no symptoms. Older adults, people with chronic health conditions, and people with compromised immune systems are more likely to become more severely ill.
Q: How does it spread?
A: COVID-19 is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) with one another and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
Q: What can I do to prevent it?
A: There are no vaccines to prevent COVID-19. Stay home except to go to work or for medical care or household necessities. Try to work from home if possible. Use the personal prevention protection methods like a face mask and social distancing. Clean high-touch areas — counters, tables, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, nightstands — often, using household cleaning spray or wipes according to label directions.
Q: Should I wear a mask?
A: It is strongly recommended that Ohioans wear cloth face coverings to cover their nose and mouth when at work or out in the community (such as in a grocery store). A cloth face covering may prevent the spread of virus from the wearer to others, which is especially important if someone is infected but does not have symptoms. Masks do not replace the need for social distancing, frequent hand cleaning and other everyday preventive actions. They should never be used on children younger than 2, anyone with breathing problems, or anyone who cannot easily remove them in their own. Do not use medical masks, which must be reserved for healthcare workers and other first responders.
Q: Why did the Ohio governor and health director order residents to stay home, prohibit gatherings of 10 or more, and close schools and many businesses and other services?
A: Preventing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 and preventing deaths requires limiting exposure to as few people as possible. People who have COVID-19, sometimes without showing any symptoms, can pass the disease on to two or three other people without knowing it. If COVID-19 cases spike, healthcare providers could become overwhelmed and run out of supplies to protect themselves and treat patients — not just COVID-19 patients, but also others. For details on the stay-at-home order, look here.
Q: Can I go outside?
A: Yes. Going outside to a park or for exercise can be a fun and safe activity, but try to stay 6 feet away from others you encounter.
Q: What is being done to keep Ohioans safe during the restart?
A: Ohio is reopening businesses in phases and will monitor COVID-19 data before taking subsequent steps. Testing for COVID-19 is being expanded and contact tracing is being conducted to monitor people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 patients. Open businesses and workplaces are required to follow several protocols to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Further, efforts will continue to build Ohio’s supply of protective equipment for healthcare workers. More information on these efforts can be found on the Responsible Restart page at coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Q: What will remain closed?
A: A detailed list of current closings can be found here.
Q: What if I have to go to work?
A: Whenever possible stay at least 6 feet from other people. Wear a face covering, wash your hands often, try not to touch your face, and frequently disinfect your work area with disinfecting cleanser. Don’t share equipment used near the face and don’t congregate in breakrooms or other areas. Talk to your supervisor about accommodations in the work place if needed.
Q: What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?
A: Call a healthcare professional if you develop symptoms listed above. Older people, people with underlying medical conditions, and people with compromised immune symptoms should contact a healthcare provider early. If you experience severe symptoms (e.g., persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, bluish lips or face, or other concerning symptoms), contact a healthcare provider or emergency department and seek care immediately.
Q: Should I visit my doctor for concerns not related to COVID-19?
A: You should make all medically necessary visits as recommended by your healthcare provider. Ask for teleservices if available. On May 1, a restriction on elective and non-essential surgeries and procedures was amended to allow procedures that do not require an overnight stay in a healthcare facility or admission to a hospital and minimize use of personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals. Dental services may go forward if provided in an environment that limits COVID-19 exposure.
Q: Should I get tested?
A: Testing supplies are being expanded across the state. This will allow providers to immediately and aggressively act to treat these at-risk patients and to take safety precautions to prevent spread of the disease. Your healthcare provider can advise whether you should be tested. To find a testing location in Hamilton County click here.
Q: Is it safe to donate blood?
A: Continue to donate blood if you are well and able. Blood centers have been provided recommendations that will keep donors and staff safe, such as spacing donor chairs 6 feet apart, thoroughly adhering to environmental cleaning practices, and encouraging donors to make donation appointments ahead of time.
Q: Is food safe? Can I get COVID-19 from a person who handles my food?
A: Currently there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19. However, the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from person-to-person. Food workers who are sick should stay home until they no longer pose a risk of infecting others. Anyone handling, preparing, or serving food should always follow safe food handling procedures, such as washing hands and surfaces often. It is also critical to follow the four key steps of food safety — clean, separate, cook, and chill — to prevent foodborne illness.
Q: What should I do if I experience price gouging or scams?
Scammers are trying to monopolize on the fear and uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought to so many. Watch out for claims of products or medications that can prevent or treat COVID-19 or anyone asking for your personal or banking information. If you suspect any unfair or deceptive sales practices, contact the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at www.OhioProtects.org or 1-800-282-0515. See more on this issue here.
Q: Can I get COVID-19 from my pet? If I’m sick, can I make my pet sick?
A: At this time, there is no reason to believe that animals, including pets, in the U.S. might be a source of COVID-19. To date, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not received any reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19 in the U.S.