States Protect Access to COVID Shot as Feds Restrict Eligibility

States protect access to COVID shot as feds restrict eligibility

At least 17 states have taken steps to ensure broader access to the COVID-19 vaccine since last month, when the federal government significantly restricted eligibility for the shot.

Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Ohio? FDA restricts eligibility

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Last fall, all it took to get a COVID-19 vaccine was rolling up your sleeve. This year, pharmacies in Ohio and elsewhere will first ask if you’re 65 or older, or have underlying medical conditions putting you at risk for a severe case of the respiratory illness.