COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ’s

Who is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

LCHD is currently administering first, second, and the bivalent booster Pfizer vaccines at our clinics. The Pfizer vaccine can be given to individuals aged 6 months and up. Please bring proof of identification to receive a vaccine. All minors need to have a parent/guardian present with them at the vaccine clinic. 

Can I get the vaccine / booster if I just had COVID-19?

As long as you are out of your isolation period and feeling well and you did not receive the monoclonal antibodies, YES, you can get the vaccine / booster at any time! If you received the monoclonal antibodies, you need to wait 90 days before receiving your vaccine / booster.

Who is eligible to receive the COVID-19 Booster?

• Pfizer

  • Children ages 6 months–4 years:
    • A 3-dose primary series is recommended. The first and second doses are separated by 3–8 weeks and the second and third doses are separated by at least 8 weeks. Currently, a booster dose using any COVID-19 vaccine is not authorized for children in this age group who receive a Pfizer-BioNTech primary series.
  • Children ages 5–11 years:
    • A 2-dose primary series and 1 booster dose is recommended. The primary series doses are separated by 3-8 weeks and the booster dose is administered at least 5 months after completion of the primary series. Currently, the monovalent Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose is authorized for children in this age group who receive a Pfizer-BioNTech primary series.
  • Adolescents ages 12–17 years:
    • A 2-dose primary series and 1 age-appropriate bivalent mRNA booster dose is recommended. The primary series doses are separated by 3-8 weeks and the bivalent mRNA booster dose is administered at least 2 months after completion of the primary series (for people who have not received any booster doses), or at least 2 months after the last monovalent booster dose. Currently, the bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose is authorized for adolescents in this age group who receive a Pfizer-BioNTech primary series.
  • Adults ages 18 years and older:
    • A 2-dose primary series and 1 bivalent mRNA booster dose (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) is recommended. The primary series doses are separated by 3–8 weeks and the bivalent mRNA booster dose is administered at least 2 months after completion of the primary series (for people who have not received any booster doses), or at least 2 months after the last monovalent booster dose.

• Moderna (LCHD does not have Moderna vaccines)

  • Children ages 6 months–5 years:
    • A 2-dose primary series separated by 4–8 weeks is recommended. Currently, a booster dose using any COVID-19 vaccine is not authorized for children in this age group who receive a Moderna primary series.
  • Children ages 6–11 years:
    • A 2-dose primary series separated by 4–8 weeks is recommended. Currently, a booster dose using any COVID-19 vaccine is not authorized for children in this age group who receive a Moderna primary series.
  • Adolescents ages 12–17 years:
    • A 2-dose primary series and 1 age-appropriate bivalent mRNA booster dose is recommended. The primary series doses are separated by 4-8 weeks and the bivalent mRNA booster dose is administered at least 2 months after completion of the primary series (for people who have not received any booster doses), or at least 2 months after the last monovalent booster dose. Currently, the bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose is authorized for adolescents in this age group who receive a Moderna primary series.
  • Adults ages 18 years and older:
    • A 2-dose primary series and 1 bivalent mRNA booster dose (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) is recommended. The primary series doses are separated by 4–8 weeks and the bivalent mRNA booster dose is administered at least 2 months after completion of the primary series (for people who have not received any booster doses), or at least 2 months after the last monovalent booster dose.

• Johnson and Johnson (LCHD does not have J&J vaccines)

  • Available for ages 18 and older
  • At least two months after receiving your first J&J COVID-19 vaccination
  • Anyone who received a J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for both their first dose and booster may receive a second booster at least 4 months after their first booster
    • Either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
  • Adults ages 50+ can choose to receive a second booster at least 4 months after their first booster, regardless of what type of booster they received.

If you are moderately to severely immunocompromised, different recommendations for COVID-19, including boosters, apply.
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Information about COVID Booster Doses:

• CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, including all primary series doses and boosters for their age group:
  • People ages 6 months through 4 years should get all COVID-19 primary series doses.
  • People ages 5 years and older should get all primary series doses, and the booster dose recommended for them by CDC, if eligible.
    • People ages 5 years to 11 years are currently recommended to get the original (monovalent) booster.
    • People ages 12 years and older are recommended to receive one updated Pfizer or Moderna (bivalent) booster.
      • This includes people who have received all primary series doses and people who have previously received one or more original (monovalent) boosters.
      • At this time, people aged 12 years to 17 years can only receive the updated Pfizer bivalent booster.

What if I don't have transportation to a vaccine clinic?

The Licking County Transit Board provides free transportation to and from all vaccine clinics in Licking County. Community members can call Transit to request service to a vaccine clinic, letting the dispatcher know it's for a COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule a ride, call 740-670-5185 and press 1 or call 1-800-350-7071.

How much does a COVID-19 vaccine cost?

There is no out-of-pocket cost for you to get a COVID-19 vaccine. LCHD may ask for your insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid information to charge an administration fee to insurance. However, you will not pay a fee directly.