Marion Public Health may soon vaccinate younger teens pending state approval
Correction: A previous version of this story stated the Marion Public Health clinic at Ohio State Marion was being held Wednesday.
In an effort to get more people vaccinated, providers in Marion County could offer the COVID-19 shot to younger teens as soon as this week.
The news comes as the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for adolescents ages 12 to 15 Monday. The advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will then meet Wednesday to make a decision. If approved, the age group could begin getting vaccinated as early as Thursday.
Briefs: No appointment vaccines available in Marion
Marion Star
OhioHealth Marion General offering no appointment vaccinations
MARION - Marion General Hospital will offer first shot COVID-19 vaccinations for walk-ins without an appointment from 8:30 am. - 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays through May 14 at the Marion Medical Campus, 1040 Delaware Ave. (Door 7 in the back of the building).
OhioHealth is currently administering the Pfizer vaccine, which can be given to individuals aged 16 and up. Vaccine recipients 16 or 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adults, including guardians, must bring identification that includes name and age. Identification will be accepted that is expired or from another state or country.