Ohio State was one of the first hospitals in the nation to administer COVID-19 vaccines, and it remains at the forefront of curbing the pandemic, vaccinating thousands of patients each day at its mass vaccination clinic within the Schottenstein Center. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, authorized just days ago, adds even greater strength to the effort. With an initial shipment of 300 doses, Ohio State will begin its full public rollout of the new vaccine on Thursday.
Depending on availability, those who receive their shot at the Schottenstein Center may be able to choose among the three vaccine options — but Ohio State’s medical experts say the best shot is whatever one you can get.
“We strongly believe that all three are effective, and all three are safe,” said Dr Andrew Thomas, a chief clinical officer for the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.