Fighting Covid-19 in the Cincinnati Region
Your resource for COVID-19 vaccination and testing information.
Available Vaccines
Below are all of the currently approved vaccines by age group. Vaccines availability may differ by provider. Always contact your provider to determine if they have the vaccine you’re looking for. Boosters are recommended for most people, and updated COVID-19 boosters can provide broader protection against newer variants. For more information on recommended vaccines, including boosters, please visit CDC.gov.
Recommendation for Everyone Aged 6 Years and Older
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Get 1 updated COVID-19 vaccine
Everyone 6 years and older should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they’ve received any original COVID-19 vaccines.
Recommendations for Children Aged 6 Months—5 Years
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Read more: COVID-19 vaccination schedule for children
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AGE GROUP6 MONTHS–5 YEARS1st DoseModernaUPDATED VACCINE2nd DoseModernaUPDATED VACCINE4–8 weeks after 1st dose
Up to Date: Immediately after getting the last updated dose. Learn more about children aged 6 months–4 years and children aged 5 years who got the original vaccine.
Children aged 6 months–4 years who got the original Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Children aged 6 months—4 years who got:
- 2 doses of the original Moderna COVID-19 vaccine should get 1 updated Moderna vaccine.
- 1 dose of the original Moderna COVID-19 vaccine should get 1 updated Moderna vaccine.
- 2 doses of the original Moderna vaccine and a 3rd dose of the updated Moderna vaccine are not recommended to get another updated vaccine.
Children aged 5 years who got the original Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Children aged 5 years who got:
- 2 doses of the original Moderna COVID-19 vaccine should get 1 updated Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
- 1 dose of the original Moderna COVID-19 vaccine should get 1 updated Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
- 2 doses of the original Moderna vaccine and a 3rd dose of an updated vaccine are not recommended to get another updated vaccine.Children aged 6 months–4 years who got the original Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
- 3 doses of the original Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
- 2 doses of the original Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
- 1 dose of the original Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine should get 2 updated Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.
- 2 doses of the original Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and a 3rd dose of the updated Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are not recommended to get another updated vaccine.
Children aged 5 years who got:
- 1 or more doses of the original Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.AGE GROUP
6 MONTHS–4 YEARS1st DosePfizer-BioNTechUPDATED VACCINE2nd DosePfizer-BioNTechUPDATED VACCINE
3–8 weeks after 1st dose
3rd DosePfizer-BioNTechUPDATED VACCINEAt least 8 weeks after 2nd dose
Up to Date: Immediately after getting the last updated dose. Learn more about children who got the original vaccine.
AGE5 YEARS OLD1st DosePfizer-BioNTechUPDATED VACCINEUp to Date: Immediately after getting 1 updated dose. Learn more about children who got the original vaccine.
Read more: COVID-19 vaccination schedule for children
Recommendations for People Who May Get Additional Updated COVID-19 Vaccines
- Some people may get additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines:
- People aged 65 years and older may get 1 additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine 4 or more months after the 1st updated COVID-19 vaccine.
- People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get 1 additional dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine 2 or more months after the last updated COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your healthcare provider about additional updated doses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Side effects are a normal sign that your body is building protection. In clinical trials, most children and adults had minimal side effects from the vaccine. To learn more, visit CDC.gov
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for both children and adults. COVID-19 vaccines have been used under the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history, which includes studies in children. The vaccine can help keep your child from spreading the virus to others, and can also help keep your child from getting seriously sick if they do get COVID-19.
Will my child get sick with COVID-19 from the vaccine?
No, your child can’t get COVID-19 from any COVID-19 vaccine.
Is the vaccine safe for pregnant women?
Yes. If you are pregnant, speak with your healthcare provider to help you decide when to get vaccinated.
If I am fully vaccinated, can I still get COVID-19?
Children and adults who are fully vaccinated are at lower risk of getting COVID-19. However, if you are fully vaccinated and do get infected, you will most likely have mild or no symptoms at all.
Does the vaccine cost money?
The COVID-19 vaccine is free to all individuals regardless of insurance, immigration, or financial status.
Trusted Resources & Links
Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources
Available Vaccines
Below are all of the currently approved vaccines by age group. Vaccines availability may differ by provider. Always contact your provider to determine if they have the vaccine you’re looking for. Boosters are recommended for most people, and updated COVID-19 boosters can provide broader protection against newer variants. For more information on recommended vaccines, including boosters, please visit CDC.gov.
Adults ages 18 years and older
- Pfizer (Monovalent or Bivalent)
- Moderna (Monovalent or Bivalent)
- Novavax
Children and teens ages 12-17 years
- Moderna (Monovalent and Bivalent)
- Pfizer (Monovalent and Bivalent)
- Novavax
Children ages 5-11 years old
- Moderna (Monovalent and Bivalent)
- Pfizer (Monovalent and Bivalent)
Children 6 months to 5 years
- Moderna (Monovalent & Bivalent)
- Pfizer (Monovalent & Bivalent)
- Pfizer for 4 and under is a 3-dose series. Bivalent vaccines are only available to children who still need their 3rd dose of their primary series. If your child has already completed their 3-dose primary series of Pfizer, they are not eligible for a bivalent “booster” vaccine until they turn 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Side effects are a normal sign that your body is building protection. In clinical trials, most children and adults had minimal side effects from the vaccine. To learn more, visit CDC.gov
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for both children and adults. COVID-19 vaccines have been used under the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history, which includes studies in children. The vaccine can help keep your child from spreading the virus to others, and can also help keep your child from getting seriously sick if they do get COVID-19.
Will my child get sick with COVID-19 from the vaccine?
No, your child can’t get COVID-19 from any COVID-19 vaccine.
Is the vaccine safe for pregnant women?
Yes. If you are pregnant, speak with your healthcare provider to help you decide when to get vaccinated.
If I am fully vaccinated, can I still get COVID-19?
Children and adults who are fully vaccinated are at lower risk of getting COVID-19. However, if you are fully vaccinated and do get infected, you will most likely have mild or no symptoms at all.
Does the vaccine cost money?
The COVID-19 vaccine is free to all individuals regardless of insurance, immigration, or financial status.
Trusted Resources & Links
Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources
The following is a list of sites that provide COVID-19 testing, including free or low-cost testing.
These sites are not hosted by Hamilton County Public Health – please contact the organization with questions. Fees, out of pocket costs, and insurance requirements vary by location and provider.
If you are a provider and would like your information listed or updated please complete this form.
Find Test Kits
Test kits are available at the following locations while supplies last
(see websites for details):
Butler County Health Department, 301 S 3rd St, Hamilton, OH 45011 Butler County
Health Department
Center for Closing the Health Gap, 3120 Burnet Avenue Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Cincinnati Health Department
Clermont County Public Libraries – select branches
Check Availability
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Libraries
Check Availability: when available, are free until supplies run out at the Library’s drive-thru locations: Anderson, Covedale, Delhi, Downtown Main Library, Forest Park, Groesbeck, Harrison, North Central, Reading, and Symmes.
Hamilton County Public Health – COVID-19 vaccination locations (no vaccination required to pick-up tests)
HealthSource of Ohio Locations:
Batavia Pharmacy, 2055 Hospital Drive Suite #130 Batavia, Ohio 45103
Mt Orab Pharmacy, 150 Health Partner Circle Mt Orab, Ohio 45154
Seaman Pharmacy, 218 Stern Drive Seaman, Ohio 45679
Warren County Health District, 416 S. East Street, Lebanon, OH 45036 (513-695-1228)
Warren County Health District
