COVID Boosters and Tests Available
Situation Update
As of November 29, there are 125,030 cases of COVID-19 and 1,323 deaths in Columbus Public Health’s jurisdiction. Columbus Public Health has administered 212,154 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. View the summary report at columbus.gov/coronavirus for up-to-date case and vaccinations numbers.
Booster Dose Eligibility Expanded
Columbus Public Health is offering COVID-19 booster doses of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer to eligible people at all of its vaccine clinics.
What Vaccine Did You Get First?
Who is Eligible for a Booster?
When Can I Get a Booster?
What Booster Can I Get?
All recipients 18 and older
Two months after your initial Johnson & Johnson (J&J) dose, get Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J
Six months after your second dose of Moderna or Pfizer, get Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J
Notes: If you received a third/additional dose of Moderna or Pfizer because you are immunocompromised, you should NOT get a booster dose. No one should get more than three doses of these vaccines at this time.
Anyone with questions should talk to their healthcare provider.
COVID Vaccines & Flu Shots Offered at Walk-in and Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinics
Columbus Public Health is offering free COVID-19 (first dose and all booster doses) and flu vaccines at the following clinics:
Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Ave. – (Vax Cash available for first dose only while supplies last.) Mondays – 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Columbus Fire Station 10 (Drive-Thru), 1096 W. Broad St. Tuesdays – 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Barack Community Center, 580 E. Woodrow Ave. – (Vax Cash available for first dose only while supplies last.) Wednesdays – 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Columbus Fire Station 18 (Drive-Thru), 1630 Cleveland Ave. Thursdays – 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Westgate Community Center, 455 S. Westgate Ave. – (Vax Cash available for first dose only while supplies last.) Fridays – 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave. - (Vax Cash available for first dose only while supplies last.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays - 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesdays – 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Get a Flu Shot
It is more important than ever to get a flu shot this year in addition to a COVID-19 vaccine. Getting a flu shot will help prevent our hospitals from being overrun with flu cases so they can focus on those who are sick and fighting COVID-19. Flu shots are available from health care providers, pharmacies, retail outlets and all Columbus Public Health vaccine clinics.
Indoor Mask Requirement
The mask requirement remains in effect in Columbus and Worthington. Everyone 3 years of age and older is required to wear a mask in indoor areas accessible to the public. People can report Columbus and Worthington organizations/businesses allowing unmasked people in by emailing 311@columbus.gov or calling 614-645-3111.
COVID-19 Testing
Free COVID-19 testing is available at healthcare providers and pharmacies throughout central Ohio. Home test kits are also available at local libraries and recreation centers while supplies last. If you are sick or have been exposed to COVID-19, get tested to protect yourself, your loved ones and the community. Call 614-645-1519 or find a testing location in your area here.
ODH has FREE BinaxNow Home Test Kits. To see if your organization is eligible to serve as a community distribution site, please reference the “Category” dropdown box on this page. Eligible organizations should email TestingRequests@odh.ohio.gov to place the order directly through ODH.
Organizations that are not eligible to order kits directly through ODH, should email COVID-19@columbus.gov to request test kits.
Help Prevent COVID-19!
Please do your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
Get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can!
Wear a face covering.
Practice social distancing by staying 6 feet apart from others.
Wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer.
Stay home if you are sick and get tested. Call 614-645-1519 for an appointment.
Avoid large gatherings.
Learn More about COVID-19
Please use only credible and reliable sources for information and updates on COVID-19. See the latest here:
