Ask Axios: Where to find a Novavax shot in Ohio

• Ohio retail locations started receiving shipments last week.

Context: Novavax's vaccine is a protein-based alternative to the more widespread mRNA shots from Moderna and Pfizer.

Between the lines: Like flu shots, COVID vaccines are updated yearly to match the latest virus strains. But this year's rollout has been full of confusion after the FDA majorly curtailed eligibility.

• As of Monday, the federal government's vaccine finder website still isn't working.
• That's where the Ohio Department of Health has been directing Ohioans looking for shots since the federal health emergency ended in 2023, a spokesperson tells us.

Reminder: Ohioans do not need a prescription and can schedule an appointment now to get a vaccine at local pharmacies, such as Kroger and CVS.

• Those under 65 may need to disclose a "high-risk condition."
• Asking your health care provider for a shot is also an option.

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