Updated September 27, 2023
The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department has received a limited supply of MODERNA 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months-11 years and childern/adults 12 years +. This is a limited supply of the updated COVID-19 vaccine that will be reserved for the following eligible population:
- Ages 6 months to 18 years who qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program (contact the WOCHD for eligibility and referral options).
- Adults who are uninsured or underinsured. This can include people who do not have health insurance or with health plans that do not cover the costs of a COVID-19 vaccine.
An 8-week interval between the first and second COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna, Novavax and Pfizer-BioNTech) doses may be optimal for some people as it may reduce the small risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
6 months – 4 years MODERNA (Must be the same manufacturer as past doses)
| If you… | You need… | When you need it: |
| are unvaccinated | 2 doses of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | 4 to 8 weeks apart |
| received 1 dose of any Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | 1 dose of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | 4 to 8 weeks after previous dose |
| received 2 or more doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | 1 dose of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | At least 8 weeks after previous dose |
| are immunocompromised and have received 0 doses of any Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | To complete 3 dose series with updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | At least 4 weeks apart from each dose |
| are immunocompromised and have received 1 dose of any Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | To complete 2 dose series with updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | At least 4 weeks apart from each dose |
| are immunocompromised and have received 2 doses of any Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | To complete 1 dose series with updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | At least 4 weeks apart from each dose |
| are immunocompromised and have received 3 or more doses of any Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | 1 dose of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | At least 8 weeks after the last dose |
5 years – 11 years MODERNA
| If you… | You need… | When you need it: |
| are unvaccinated | 1 dose of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | Now |
| received 1 or more doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | 1 dose of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | At least 8 weeks after the last dose |
| are immunocompromised and received 0 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | To complete 3 dose series with updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | At least 4 weeks from each dose |
| are immunocompromised and received 1 dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | To complete 2 dose series with updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | At least 4 weeks from each dose |
| are immunocompromised and received 2 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | To complete 1 dose series with updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | At least 4 weeks from each dose |
| are immunocompromised and have received 3 or more doses of any mRNA COVID-19 vaccine | 1 dose of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | At least 8 weeks after the last dose |
12+ Spikevax (MODERNA) OR Comirnaty (PFIZER)
| If you… | You need… | When you need it: |
| are unvaccinated | 1 dose of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | Now |
| are are unvaccinated and immunocompromised | 3 doses of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | Dose 2 is given 3-4 weeks after last dose. Dose 3 is given at least 4 weeks after second dose |
| Received 1 or more doses of any COVID-19 mRNA vaccine | 1 dose of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | At least 8 weeks after the last dose |
| are immunocompromised and received 1 dose of any mRNA COVID-19 vaccine | 2 doses of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | Dose 1 is given 3-4 weeks after last dose. Dose 2 is given at least 4 weeks after first dose |
| are immunocompromised and received 2 doses of any mRNA COVID-19 vaccine | 1 dose of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | Dose 1 is given 4 weeks after last dose |
| are immunocompromised and have received 3 or more doses of any mRNA COVID-19 vaccine | 1 dose of updated vaccine (2023 – 2024 formula) | Dose 1 is given 4 weeks after last dose |
How does the end of the public health emergency effect the COVID-19 vaccine?
In the past, most costs associated with COVID-19 vaccination were covered through funding from the Federal Government. If you have private health insurance, go to your health care provider or pharmacy to get your updated vaccine. The cost for the vaccine has changed.
Who is eligible to receive a vaccination through the “Bridge Access” program?
Adults 19 – 64 who are uninsured or underinsured. Additionally, children who are Vaccine for Children (VFC) eligible are able to receive the vaccine.
Where can I get this updated COVID-19 vaccine?
If you have private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, you can get COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies or from your health care provider.
If you do not have health insurance or are underinsured you can get free COVID-19 vaccines through the Bridge Access Program at Pharmacies, Federally Qualified Health Centers or your local health department.
The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department expects to receive a limited supply of the updated COVID-19 vaccine that will be reserved for the following eligible population:
- 19 years of age and older uninsured or underinsured individuals through the Bridge Access Program
- Ages 6 months to 18 years who qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program
Visit www.vaccines.gov, to find a COVID-19 vaccine location near you.