The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected certain communities, and others face increased risk from the virus. Ohio is committed to addressing inequities in these areas and across all health-related topics. Here, you’ll find COVID-19 vaccine resources and other materials for our most at-risk groups.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Up Clinics
The Ohio Department of Health has partnered with vaccine providers and community organizations to make COVID-19 vaccines more easily available to minority populations. Pop-up vaccination sites throughout Ohio are open to Ohioans currently eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, and typically accept walk-ins.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Disparities Grant
National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved, Including Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations and Rural Communities.
Communications Resources Hub
Find resources from various sources to help communicate information about the COVID-19 vaccine and related concerns. Resources available include materials to address the general population as well as materials to address specific groups.
Get Tested for COVID-19
In May of 2020, the Governor’s COVID-19 Minority Health Strike Force issued an interim report that detailed the importance of testing access in communities of color and other high-risk areas.
COVID-19 Data and Demographics
Explore data that shows how different groups might be disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Myths vs. Facts COVID-19 Vaccine
Curious about COVID-19 vaccines, their safety, and efficacy? Educate yourself by reading what is a myth, and what is a fact, about COVID-19 vaccines.
State Initiatives
Learn more about ways state agencies and their partners are working to address biases and social conditions that can result in poorer health outcomes for certain Ohioans.
Town Hall
Your COVID-19 vaccine questions will be answered at Ohio’s COVID-19 Vaccine Town Halls. Hear from medical experts, community leaders, and public health professionals. .
Older Ohioans and Ohioans with Chronic Conditions - COVID-19 Checklist
COVID-19 Checklist for Older Ohioans and Ohioans with Chronic Conditions.
More Than a Mask
We need a mask and more. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence has shown that communities of color have been disproportionately affected by the virus, especially African American and Latino communities.
Economic Resources for Individuals and Families
Ohioans are facing new financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and state agencies have a number of programs and policies in place to help them weather the storm.