Counties, cities and private healthcare organizations are partnering across Ohio to administer vaccinations against monkeypox.
Monkeypox — a viral infection similar to smallpox — has predominantly affected men who have sex with men, trans men and gender non-conforming people, sex workers and people who are living with HIV or compromised immune systems.
The JYENNOS vaccine prevents both monkeypox and smallpox, and is administered in two separate doses, 14-30 days apart.
Currently, doses are limited to members of populations considered high risk.
The Buckeye Flame has compiled the following list of vaccine sites, registration forms and useful contact information for LGBTQ+ Ohioans looking to get vaccinated.
If your city or county are not listed, please visit the Monkeypox Vaccine Locator to find available monkeypox vaccines by zip code.
For daily updates on pop-up clinics and new vaccine availability across the state, follow Equitas Health on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Allen County
- Contact Equitas Health in Lima, OH at (419) 222-0827
- Contact Allen County Public Health in Lima, OH at (419) 228-4457
Cincinnati & Hamilton County
- The Cincinnati Health Department and Hamilton County Public Health are currently distributing a limited number of vaccines to members of high-risk populations.
To schedule an appointment and confirm your eligibility, fill out an online registration form or contact Hamilton County Public Health in Cincinnati, OH at (513) 946-7800.
To schedule a vaccination appoint and confirm your eligibility, fill out an online registration form or contact the Cincinnati Health Department directly at (513) 357-7200.
- Equitas Health will offer vaccinations at the Equitas Health Cincinnati Pharmacy, 2805 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206.
The clinic will take place on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, from 2:00pm – 7:00pm.
Advanced registration required.
Cleveland & Cuyahoga County
- The Cleveland Department of Public Health will offer free, confidential monkeypox vaccinations throughout the month of September.
Clinics are located at FLEX Spa, 1313 E 26th St. Cleveland, OH 44114.
No registration required.
Clinics will take place on:
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- Friday, September 2, 2022 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm
- Friday, September 9, 2022 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm
- Friday, September 16, 2022 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm
- Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm
- Friday, September 23, 2022 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm
- Friday, September 30, 2022 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm
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Contact the Cleveland Department of Public Health at (216) 664-2324 with questions.
- The Cuyahoga County Board of Health will offer free, confidential vaccinations on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Clinics are located at the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, 5550 Venture Drive, Parma, OH 44130.
Contact the Cuyahoga County Board of Health with (216) 201-2000 with questions.
- The Cuyahoga County Board of Health will host two pop-up vaccinations clinics at Cleveland Heights Community Center.
Cleveland Heights Community Center is located at 1 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.
Clinics will take place on:
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- Friday, September 9, 2022 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Friday, September 23, 2022 from 9:00am – 4:00pm
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Advanced registration required.
Contact the Senior Activity Center in Cleveland Heights, OH at (216) 691-7377 to register by phone.
- The LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland will host free, walk-in vaccination clinics throughout September.
The center is located at 6705 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102.
Clinics will take place on:
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- Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm
- Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm
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No registration required.
Contact the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland at (216) 651-5428 with questions.
Columbus & Franklin County
- Equitas Health will offer regular pop-up vaccination clinics, announced via their website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
- Columbus Public Health is currently administering monkeypox vaccinations to members of high-risk populations.
Currently, doses are limited to men who have sex with men, trans and gender non-conforming people and “anyone who exchanges sex for money, goods or services.”
To register for a vaccination appointment, residents should fill out Columbus Public Health’s monkeypox vaccine registration form.
Contact Columbus Public Health at (614) 645-1519 to schedule a vaccination appointment by phone.
Email monkeypox@columbus.gov with questions.
- Columbus Public Health will host a monkeypox vaccination clinic at 240 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43205.
The clinic will take place on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Vaccinations are limited to men who have sex with men, trans and gender non-conforming people and “anyone who exchanges sex for money, goods or services.”
Advanced registration required.
Contact Columbus Public Health at (614) 645-1519 to schedule a vaccination appointment by phone.
Dayton & Montgomery County
- To add your name to a vaccine waiting list, fill out an online form via Dayton & Montgomery County Public Health.
- Dayton & Montgomery County Public Health will host two monkeypox vaccination clinics on the third floor of the Reibold Building, 117 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45422.
Clinics will take place on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, from 8:15pm – 3:30pm and Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 8:15pm – 3:30pm.
To register for a vaccination, fill out an online form.
Licking County
- The Licking County Heath Department will host a pair of vaccination clinics in September and October at Licking County Public Health, 675 Price Rd, Newark, OH 43055.
The clinic will take place on Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 8:15 – AM-9:45 AM. (The second dose will be administered on October 6, 2022.)
Advanced registration required.
Contact the Licking County Health Department at (740) 349-6535 with questions.
Toledo & Lucas County
- Contact the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at (419) 213-4100 for questions and help obtaining a vaccination against monkeypox.
The Buckeye Flame will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. Please e-mail editor@thebuckeyeflame.com to add vaccine distribution information to this list.
