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Wilson Carlisle, 96, of Brookfield, drove from his home to the Trumbull County Fairgrounds in Bazetta on Tuesday so he will know where he is going Thursday for his scheduled COVID-19 vaccination appointment. A drive-thru clinic will begin today at the fairgrounds, but people must preregister at the Trumbull County Combined Health District at 330-675-7844 or www.tcchd.org.
With demand for the COVID-19 vaccination exceeding supply, the state is slowing down its distribution schedule.
That is why Wilson Carlisle of Brookfield wanted to make sure he was prepared. Carlisle, 96, drove to the Trumbull County Fairgrounds in Bazetta on Tuesday to ensure he knew where he was going when he gets his vaccine Thursday. The Trumbull County Combined Health District is sponsoring a drive-thru vaccine clinic starting today at the fairgrounds where they plan to vaccinate 400 people per day. The clinic is by appointment only, and people wanting
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Today is the start of vaccinating Ohioans at least 80 years old though there aren’t nearly enough doses this week to give to even 25 percent of that age group.
With a limited amount of vaccines available and high demand, there have been issues for some calling health departments, hospitals and other medical facilities as well as pharmacies to register.
Mahoning County is supposed to get 3,075 first-dose vaccines and Trumbull County is to receive 2,300 doses this week. Two doses of the vaccination, about three to four weeks apart, are needed.
Mercy Health will start giving the vaccines today at its primary care centers in North Lima, Youngstown and Howland, said Dr. James Kravec, its chief clinical director. Before getting a vaccination, a date for a second dose will be scheduled, he said.
Today is the start of vaccinating Ohioans at least 80 years old though there aren’t nearly enough doses this week to give to even 25 percent of that age group.
With a limited amount of vaccines available and high demand, there have been issues for some calling health departments, hospitals and other medical facilities as well as pharmacies to register.
Mahoning County is supposed to get 3,075 first-dose vaccines and Trumbull County is to receive 2,300 doses this week. Two doses of the vaccination, about three to four weeks apart, are needed.
Mercy Health will start giving the vaccines today at its primary care centers in North Lima, Youngstown and Howland, said Dr. James Kravec, its chief clinical director. Before getting a vaccination, a date for a second dose will be scheduled, he said.
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Howland fire Chief James Pantalone, center, explains the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for Trumbull County as Frank Migliozzi, Trumbull County Combined Health District commissioner, left, and Burghill Vernon Fire Department Chief George Snyder wait their turn during a Thursday afternoon news conference at the Howland Fire Department.
HOWLAND Trumbull County has received 2,300 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and will begin distribution next week with one of the main locations to be the Trumbull County Fairgrounds in Bazetta, where a drive-thru vaccination clinic will begin Wednesday.
The vaccine also has been given to area hospitals and Giant Eagle pharmacy locations in the county.