Ohio COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

• If you have had a severe allergic reaction to any vaccine or injectable therapy (intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous), please tell the care team when you come in for your vaccination.
• If you had a severe allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine, you should not receive a second booster of the same vaccine at this time.
• If you had COVID-19 in the past 90 days, you may choose to delay having the COVID-19 vaccine at this time. It’s uncommon to get reinfected within 90 days after having COVID-19. Please note: You must have recovered from COVID-19 when you get the vaccine.
• If you are immunocompromised, please talk to your healthcare provider before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
• If you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding, the CDC recommends you should be vaccinated, based on current research and safety data.

After receiving your vaccine:

Please review V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker, a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins with the CDC after you receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

How do I update MyChart to include my COVID-19 vaccination record?

MyChart displays your immunizations as documented within your Cleveland Clinic medical record. If you received your COVID-19 vaccination outside of Cleveland Clinic, please contact your primary care provider’s office for assistance. Your care team can access your vaccine record from the state registry and add it to your chart.

Which vaccine will I get? Can I choose?

The FDA and CDC have approved the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for emergency use in those ages 6 months and up. The Pfizer vaccine is fully approved it for those 16+. The Moderna vaccine is fully approved for those 18 and older, and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is authorized for emergency use for those 18 and older.

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are given in two doses for ages 5 and up, while the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is given in one dose. Pfizer and Moderna's pediatric vaccines for ages 5 and up are given in two doses, 21 days apart (Pfizer) or one month apart (Moderna). For children under 5 who are eligible, the Pfizer vaccine is given in three doses, the first two doses 21 days apart, followed by a third dose at least 2 months after the second dose. Moderna's pediatric vaccine for children under age 5 is two doses, given one month apart. However, the Pfizer and Moderna pediatric vaccines both have a smaller dose than those for ages 12 and older.

We are not able to offer you a choice of which vaccine you’ll get. Cleveland Clinic is offering the Pfizer vaccine at our vaccination sites across Northeast Ohio. If you got Moderna for your first dose, we recommend you contact the site where you got your first dose to schedule your next vaccination.

When and how will my second dose be scheduled?

When you complete your first vaccination appointment, your second dose appointment will be scheduled for you. Because we are only offering the Pfizer vaccine, your next appointment will be three weeks from your first appointment. If you need to change your appointment, you can do so via MyChart or by calling 216.444.2538. If you don't have MyChart, you can schedule your second dose by phone when you make your first appointment.

Can I bring a caregiver to my appointment?

Those under the age of 18 who are coming to a Cleveland Clinic vaccination site must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or provide written consent from their parent or guardian in order to receive the vaccine.

Adults 18 and older who need assistance can bring a caregiver with them to their vaccination appointment. Keep in mind, everyone attending the appointment must wear a mask.

Why should my child get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Vaccination is one of the most important ways to slow the spread of the virus and protect you from severe illness and death. We encourage everyone to get vaccinated when they are eligible.

Children have generally had milder cases of COVID-19, and most don’t have serious symptoms. However, some children have become severely ill from acute COVID-19 or from post-COVID-19 multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). It's important to note that children can transmit the virus, so it’s important to protect them — and those around them — by getting them vaccinated. Plus, vaccinating children will help all of us reach herd immunity and get the pandemic under control.

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

Similar to the first authorized COVID-19 vaccines for adults, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines went through rigorous testing and analysis to determine their safety and effectiveness in children 6 months and up before they were made available to them. Because children’s immune systems are different than adults and change as they age, vaccines are tested and approved for different age groups. Medical trials involving children involve strict protocols to ensure their safety.

I got my first Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine elsewhere. Can I get my second dose at Cleveland Clinic?

If you've gotten the first dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, it's important to get your second dose for maximum protection. If you got the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a non-Cleveland Clinic location, we're able to schedule you for your second dose at one of our Cleveland Clinic locations.

We are currently offering the two-dose vaccine made by Pfizer at our vaccination sites across Northeast Ohio.

So, if you got Moderna for your first dose, we recommend you contact the site where you got your first dose to schedule your next vaccination. There may also be other local sites offering second doses of Moderna.

How much does the COVID-19 vaccine cost? If I get one that requires two doses, will I pay twice, once for each dose?

At this time, there is no charge directly to patients for the COVID-19 vaccination and its administration. It is important to note that this may change as our federal government continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. A minor charge of $37 will be billed to insurance for the administration of each vaccination.

Is the cost the same at all Cleveland Clinic locations?

At this time, yes.

Will my insurance be billed for my vaccination or will I have to pay out of pocket?

Your insurance will be billed for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccination. There is no out-of-pocket charge to patients at this time.

Can I still get vaccinated at a Cleveland Clinic location, even if I don’t have insurance?

Yes, you can get vaccinated at a Cleveland Clinic location.

How much does a COVID-19 vaccine cost without insurance?

At this time, there is no charge to patients for the COVID-19 vaccination and its administration.

Can I get a discount on my COVID-19 vaccine?

A discount is not necessary as there is no direct charge to patients for the COVID-19 vaccination at this time. Only insurance is charged for vaccine administration.

What do I do if I believe I received a bill in error for a COVID-19 vaccine?

We are not planning to bill patients directly for the COVID-19 vaccination or its administration at this time. As federal regulations during the pandemic may change and insurance claims are processed, please report any billing concerns to Cleveland Clinic customer service at 866.621.6385.