Mahoning County Public Health and other providers are beginning to pre-register for Phase 1D and Phase 2B COVID-19 vaccinations. All previous phases are also eligible to register.
Vaccinations for Phase 1 and Phase 2B will begin on Thursday, March 11.
Phase 1D
Phase 1D includes:
- Individuals who have specified medical conditions that may increase their risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19. The new qualifying conditions are not already covered through Ohio’s age-based approach to vaccine eligibility.
- Eligible individuals can receive a vaccine from the provider of their choice. Individuals may be asked to confirm during the registration or screening process that they are eligible to receive the vaccine based on a qualifying medical condition.
Medical conditions:
- People with type 2 diabetes under the age of 50.
- People with end-stage renal disease (also known as end-stage kidney disease) under the age of 50.
Phase 2B
Age eligibility:
- Individuals age 50 and older.
- Individuals age 60 and older previously eligible under Phase 1B or Phase 2A who have not yet received the vaccine remain eligible under Phase 2B.
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How to find vaccine providers, schedule appointments
Ohioans can find providers participating in Ohio’s Vaccine Program the following ways:
- Vaccine Management Solution (VMS) – This one-stop solution for patients beginning the vaccination process will allow Ohioans to determine eligibility, schedule appointments, submit health information, and receive updates and reminders. Visit here. Find frequently asked questions, facts and training materials on the Get the Shot page.
- The COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Locations directory is a resource that shows providers who have received shipments of COVID-19 vaccines. The COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Locations directory is searchable by county and ZIP code.
- In addition, vaccine supply is also available through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination. Eligible Ohioans who want to find a participating pharmacy should visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s VaccineFinder. This is a free, online service.
Pre-registration with Mahoning County Public Health – Mahoning County residents who are identified in Phase 1D and Phase 2B, and including all previous phases who are interested in receiving vaccination, can register on the Mahoning County Public Health website. Pre-registration is currently open. Those who successfully pre-register will be contacted by Mahoning County Public Health to schedule an appointment.
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