9/11/2025 - VDH Update on COVID-19 Vaccines
On September 10, Virginia State Health Commissioner Karen Shelton, MD, signed a new statewide standing order for pharmacies in Virginia to facilitate accessibility for pharmacists to administer the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine.
This standing order will allow pharmacists to administer the vaccine to Virginians 65 years of age and older and to Virginians between the ages of 18 and 64 years of age with at least one underlying medical condition without a prescription.
Read the full statement from the Virginia Department Health regarding 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccines.
9/5/2025 – VDH Update: Read the statement from the Virginia Department of Health Regar
9/4/2025 – Update on COVID-19 Vaccines
The FDA recently approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine for certain groups (people ages 65 and older and people under age 65 with conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness). The next step in the process is for the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to issue their recommendations following the meeting on September 18-19.
The Fairfax County Health Department expects to have updated guidance and limited vaccine supply in October. Reminder, the health department provides the COVID-19 vaccine only to individuals who are uninsured or covered by Medicaid. At this time, people with private insurance should contact their local pharmacy or medical provider with questions.
