Vaccine boosters available at Wilce Student Health Center

Ohio State college students can now program COVID-19 vaccine booster pictures at the Wilce College student Health Centre on the Columbus campus.

Jesse Owens North continues to give COVID-19 tests but is no for a longer period providing booster shots. With that modify, the Wilce University student Health Heart features a handy, central place for students, mentioned Peggy Butauski, Allied Companies supervisor in the Business of University student Everyday living Pupil Wellness Services.

“It’s quick. Learners can routine them selves on line,” Butauski said. “They can connect with in at any time, as well.”         

Students can routine appointments by going to My BuckMD or by contacting 614-292-4321. Appointments are obtainable Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Ohio Condition gives booster photographs according to eligibility expectations set by the U.S. Facilities for Disorder Management. Scholar Wellbeing Products and services is featuring the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Everyone 12 and older should really get a booster shot if:

• You obtained your second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine at least five months back.
• You received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine at minimum two months back.

“The booster can enrich your safety from major ailment,” stated Sheila Westendorf, Clinical Director of Student Well being Services. “Pfizer is a single of the vaccines which is advised for some of our international college students who might have gotten vaccinated exterior of the United States.”

Individuals on regional campuses should really use the Ohio Office of Health and fitness vaccine locator. 

Ohio Condition college students, faculty and personnel who acquire and report their COVID-19 booster pictures to the university are eligible for the Buckeye Booster Drawing. The incentive plan is supplying 100 prizes per week in the type of $100 gift playing cards by early April (with a pause for spring crack in March). The 3rd round of winners gained their prizes today, bringing the full number of winners to 300. The deadline to sign-up for the up coming drawing is Sunday, February 27 at 11:59 p.m. There are however five drawings remaining. 

To participate, learners, college and personnel must complete these ways: 

1.      Get the COVID-19 booster dose.

2.     Submit your booster data to the college if you have not previously finished so. Pupils must report by way of My BuckMD. Employees should really report by means of the Personnel Well being History. 

3.     Enter the drawing by finishing this kind. 

Regulations and other details are accessible on the Buckeye Booster Drawing webpage.