COLUMBUS, Ohio — Plans are well underway to make sure all of those who want a COVID-19 vaccine are able to get it.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine met with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams on Saturday to discuss Ohio's distribution plan moving forward.
"We'll have more information on these vaccines at the point of administering them to the public than we've had for any vaccine in history," Adams said.
Adams said he wants to lead by example. On Friday, he joined Vice President Mike Pence in getting vaccinated for COVID-19. Adams said aside from some expected soreness, he's doing well.
It comes as Ohio plans to distribute vaccines as they come in. DeWine acknowledged Saturday a smaller-than-expected second shipment of Pfizer's vaccine but said it shouldn't interfere with the state's plan for vaccinating people in long-term care facilities.
"That's not going to slow us up in regard to the nursing homes," DeWine said. "We are on track there."
DeWine also announced the approval of a key waiver that will allow the Ohio National Guard to directly assist in public vaccine distribution when that time comes.
"That's a waiver that we had sought," DeWine said. "We're very happy to get that. We cannot announce yet exactly how we will use the National Guard to do this but I'm sure we will be using them. They have done a phenomenal job throughout this pandemic."
But until then, Adams and DeWine are pleading for people to remain vigilant during the holidays and to turn to credible sources when doing research.
"It's OK to ask questions," Adams said. "What is not OK is to let misinformation or mistrust cause you to make a decision which is going to be bad for your health or your family's health or your community's health."