The Ross County Health District (RCHD) is moving the vaccination clinic for second and first doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine to Ohio University Chillicothe’s Shoemaker Center. This clinic is by appointment only.
The Shoemaker Center allows the Health District to have multiple vaccination stations and a designated socially distanced observation area for after the vaccine has been administered. This space will be beneficial once the District starts to vaccinate the general population and when more vaccine is available to the county.
Update on the Ross County Health District's COVID-19 Vaccination efforts:
The Ross County Health District is currently able to schedule those in the 75 and older age group. Those in Ross County who are 70 and older will be able to receive vaccine starting week of February 1, 2021. Ohioans 65 years of age and older will be able to receive vaccine starting the week of February 8, 2021. Just because a new age group begins does not mean that the previous age group is vaccinated. There are more providers in the area that community members can contact to schedule an appointment such as Adena, Kroger Pharmacy, Allen’s Pharmacy and Hopewell Health Centers. The Ross County Health District is working through a prioritized registration list and contacting individuals to schedule their appointment. If you receive an appointment through the District, that means it will have the vaccine available when you come in to the clinic. Employees of K-12 schools will receive information on the vaccine and registration from their school administrators.
The number of vaccinations the Ross County Health District can administer depends heavily on the amount of vaccine received by the state. Please email the District at information@rosscountyhealth.org if you have any questions or read about Ohio's Phased Approach to COVID-19 Vaccination.