Oldham County Health Department and the Oldham County Board of Health make the following recommendations for all of Oldham County in accordance with the Kentucky Department of Public Health:
- Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines (A person is considered up to date when they have received all recommended vaccines including any booster dose(s) when eligible.)
- Wear a mask in indoor public places if you are high risk for severe illness.
COVID-19 Information
If you have COVID-19, you can spread the virus to others. There are precautions you can take to prevent spreading it to others: isolation, masking, and avoiding contact with people who are at high risk of getting very sick. Follow the CDC guidelines here Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 | CDC. The Isolation and Exposure Calculator will help you determine if you need to isolate or take other steps to prevent spreading COVID-19.
If you were exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 or have been told by a healthcare provider or public health authority that you were exposed, follow the CDC guidelines and steps that you should take, regardless of your vaccination status or if you have had a previous infection here What to Do If You Were Exposed to COVID-19 | CDC.
Following are the CDC’s recommendations for everyone age 5 years and older:
- Everyone aged 5 years and older – should get 1 dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against serious illness from COVID-19. None of the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines is preferred over another.
- Children aged 5 years – 11 years who are not vaccinated or have gotten previous COVID-19 vaccine(s)
- Children aged 5 years – 11 years who are unvaccinated or have previously gotten a COVID-19 vaccine before September 12, 2023, should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
- People aged 12 years and older who are not vaccinated.
People aged 12 years and older who are unvaccinated should get either:
- Take updated Pfizer-BioNTech or updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine,
OR
- Recieve 2 doses of updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.
When Are You Up to Date?
- Everyone aged 5 years and older: You are up to date when you get 1 updated COVID-19 vaccine.
- Children aged 6 months—4 years: You are up to date when you get all recommended doses, including at least 1 dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine.
- People who got the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine: You are up to date when you get 1 updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Updated EUA’s and VIS sheet:
COVID-19 Pfizer BioNTech EUA – ages 6 months through 11 years
COVID-19 Moderna EUA – ages 6 months through 11 years
If you received your vaccinations from the Oldham County Health Department, please call 502-222-3516 ext. 160. If you received your vaccinations from another Kentucky provider, please call or email the Kentucky Immunization Registry at 502-564-0038 or kyirhelpdesk@ky.gov. If you were vaccinated at an out of state provider, please contact that provider’s office for additional information.
If you are experiencing any type of reaction after receiving your COVID-19 vaccine and want to report it, please use one of the following links:
Computer Users: VAERS – Report an Adverse Event (hhs.gov)
Smartphone Users: V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker | CDC
: Oldham County Health Department is no longer conducting COVID-19 testing. Please contact your healthcare provider for COVID-19 testing, payment information and insurance inquiries.
testing, payment information and insurance inquiries.
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In the event of a discrepancy between case confirmations, please note kycovid19.ky.gov is reporting confirmed cases by the Kentucky Department of Public Health (KDPH). We are working diligently to confirm cases as they are reported to KDPH.
