Kettering Health Network warns of vaccine scam
By London Bishop - lbishop@aimmediamidwest.com
BEAVERCREEK Kettering Health Network has become aware of a COVID-19 vaccine scam targeting individuals trying to schedule vaccine appointments online. Residents notified the hospital network of a lookalike webpage that mimicked its vaccine scheduling page, which prompted users to hand over personal information in order to make an appointment.
The lookalike website notified its visitors that they had vaccines available, and in order to access those vaccines users were prompted to give very personal information, including bank information and Social Security numbers.
“When you’re looking to schedule a COVID vaccine, we will never ask for a full Social Security Number, and we will never ask for bank information,” said Jody Underwood, executive director of population health at Kettering Physician Network. “You will never enter a credit card payment, and you will never enter any ear
Phase 1B in Full Swing: Ohio Expands Vaccine Eligibility
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COLUMBUS, Ohio Medically-vulnerable residents became eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations this week as the state made its last expansion of vaccine eligibility for the phase of the rollout.
About 200,000 residents under the age of 65 who suffer from severe congenital, developmental, or early-onset medical disorders are now eligible. They join school staff and seniors 65 and older in the current priority group.
Ohio is receiving 223,025 doses from Pfizer and Moderna this week, which will be delivered to hospitals, health departments, pharmacies, and other providers, officials said.
So far, Ohio has relied on large pharmacy chains for vaccinations, including Kroger, Discount Drug Mart, and Marc’s. This week, the state is making a first step to bringing in more small businesses, adding 17 new independent pharmacies bringing the total to 36, officials said.
The COVID-19 outbreak is continuing to change everyday life for millions of Americans. Leaders across the county, including the Tri-State area, are implementing measures to stop the spread by shutting down schools and restaurants and canceling events.