College campuses holding vaccine clinics, increasing state’s vaccination numbers

The federal government is sending funding to state’s to target vaccine equity, making sure no one is left behind in the vaccination effort.

The funding, $105.6 million, comes from Congress through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The money comes as Ohio reaches out to college campuses with vaccination clinics that are easily accessible. The money comes from Congress through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gov. Mike DeWine’s strategy is the get as many students on college campuses vaccinated before they head home for summer break.

“Its a smart move in a lot of ways. If you think about it, there aren’t too many weeks left in the semester for most institutions that sis start their year a little bit later,” said Professor Zach Jenkins, Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy professor, said.

Students on campuses will be getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine since it is a one shot vaccine.

The state’s vaccination numbers are expected to rise as the vaccine becomes available on college campuses. Jenkins said the move will be one of the “most successful ventures” during the vaccination effort.

“If you provide the convenience then the likelihood of people going out to get it is actually a lot higher,” Jenkins said.

Cox Media Group