Get Vaccinated Ohio

The ODH Immunization Program seeks to prevent 17 vaccine-preventable diseases with currently available vaccines.

The goal of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Immunization Program is to reduce and eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases among Ohio's children, adolescents and adults. The Immunization Program provides the following services:
Administers the Vaccines for Children Program;
Developed and maintains the state wide immunization registry;
Provides grants to improve immunization levels and vaccine us

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Offers a wide range of training, education and technical support to health departments
and health care providers;
Provides vaccine to birthing hospitals to emphasize the importance of hepatitis B prevention;
Works with health care providers to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable
diseases and improve immunization rates. Thank you for being a fan of the Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) "Get Vaccinated Ohio" page on Facebook. ODH participates in Facebook in order to provide individuals, families and partners with public health news and best practices. While we encourage fans to share thoughts and opinions on our page, we expect that this will be done in a respectful manner. All links posted as comments on ODH's pages will be reviewed and may be deleted. A comment will be deleted if it contains:

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COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests

01/18/2022

Starting today every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 FREE at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. https://www.covidtests.gov/

If you need a test now, please check for testing locations in your area. https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/rapid

COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

11/03/2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11. We know you have questions, and we have answers. The facts show that the vaccine is safe, effective, and has been rigorously tested. Find our FAQ document here: https://bit.ly/3nQYykC

10/07/2021

10/04/2021

Younger Ohioans 12-25! Get your COVID-19 shot and get a shot at one of five $100,000 scholarships or one of 150 $10,000 scholarships to use at any Ohio college, university, trade/technical school, or career program of your choice! Registration is now open at OhioVax2School.com.

10/01/2021

Ohio Vax-2-School is coming soon for Ohioans ages 12 to 25! What can you do now? Get your COVID-19 vaccination and get ready to enter for your chance to win scholarships to an Ohio college or university or for career-tech education. Enter at ohiovax2school.com starting Monday, Oct. 4.

09/03/2021

As a parent, you want to keep your children safe. Routine childhood vaccinations are an important way to ensure that your child remains healthy and protected against serious diseases like measles and whooping cough. Talk with your child's doctor to make sure they're up to date.

Routine vaccinations help protect children returning to school

08/27/2021

With children returning to in-person learning and play, it’s important to make sure they’ve had their regular checkups and are on track with routinely recommended vaccinations.

Routine vaccinations help protect children returning to school Simple animation to promote routine childhood vaccinations.Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/videos/childhood-vaccinations/vaccination-power-protect-s...

08/20/2021

Just a reminder that, even during the pandemic, your pediatrician can safely help protect your children from vaccine-preventable diseases with routinely recommended vaccinations.

Routine Vaccines Help Protect Me Simple animation to promote routine childhood vaccinations.Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/videos/childhood-vaccinations/vaccination-power-protect-s...

Help Protect Your Kids with Routine Vaccinations

08/13/2021

CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that even during COVID-19, children continue to see their doctor for checkups and routinely recommended vaccinations.

Help Protect Your Kids with Routine Vaccinations 15 second animation that lists the 14 diseases that routine vaccinations can help protect children from.Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/videos/child...