COVID-19 Vaccinations & Boosters

Updated 5/11/2022​

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This month, the US passed 1 million deaths due to Covid-19. This virus will remain with us for the future, like the flu virus. The goal now is to prevent a Covid infection from making a person seriously ill and dying. 

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Healthy adults who have are up-to-date on vaccinations and boosters have little to fear from Covid variations. It is especially important for those over 65 to get their booster shots.

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If you are immunocompromised, receiving cancer treatments, or have received certain organ transplants, ask your health care professional about a new drug that provides additional protection: Evusheld developed by AstraZeneca with help from government funding. 

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If you contract Covid, ask your health care professional about Paxlovid -- a post-infection treatment from Pfizer that seems to sharply reduce the chances a Covid illness will be come sever. It is most effective when prescribed shortly after symptoms begin. Paxlovid is only authorized for high-risk people, including those 65 and older.

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One Website

Go to Covid.gov to get information on:

• Treatment - Learn about treatment options and Test-to-Treat locations 

• Vaccines - Find locations to receive vaccinations & boosters

• Masks - Places to get good masks

• Testing - Order free at-home Covid tests here

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If you are homebound, and want to get a Covid shot, please contact us to arrange this. The Greene County Public Health Department will come to your home to give you the shot.

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Where to get the vaccine

Search for vaccine or booster by brand: vaccines.gov/search/

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Greene County Public Health, 360 Wilson Drive, Xenia, OH 45385

Phone: 937-374-5600   Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
www.gcph.info/

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gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/  

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