Vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent hospitalization and death due to COVID-19. Staying up-to-date with vaccines and boosters can help you protect yourself from new strains of COVID-19. 

Here’s what to know about the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine:

• It protects us against newer strains of COVID-19.
• It will be available at pharmacies and providers for everyone 6 months + in the coming weeks.
• It may be harder for people without insurance or people with children under 3 to find a vaccine. Call AHD at 703.746.4988 Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for help.

The CDC and VDH are continuing to update guidance online. AHD will share updates on this page. 

Talk to a provider about which shots are recommended for you and your loved ones. Always call ahead of appointments to ask about hours, eligibility, and out-of-pocket costs.  

Find local appointments for vaccines using vaccines.gov. Vaccines are available at pharmacies and providers' offices.  Always call ahead of appointments to ask about hours, eligibility, and out-of-pocket costs.  

If you do not have health insurance or if you have a child under 3 years of age, you may have a harder time finding a vaccine. Call AHD at 703.746.4988 Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for help finding an appointment. 

Staying up-to-date on vaccines is a great way to protect yourself and your loved ones from severe illness due to COVID-19. Vaccines are available for people in Alexandria. 

The CDC shared recommendations for which doses of the updated vaccine you should receive depending on your age, health background, and vaccine history. Review the recommendations and stay up-to-date!

Updated COVID-19 vaccines for 2023–2024 will be available from pharmacies and providers.  Most people will still receive COVID-19 vaccines for free.  Always call ahead of appointments to ask about availability and out-of-pocket costs.

People with Medicare Part B can get free COVID-19 vaccinations. People with Medicaid can get free COVID-19 vaccinations through September 30, 2024. 

People without health insurance may have a harder time finding a vaccine appointment. Call AHD at 703.746.4988 Mon. - Fri. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for help finding an appointment. 

COVID vaccines and boosters are now recommended as part of routine childhood vaccine schedules, per the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). View or share the Spanish and Amharic webinars presented in collaboration with local community leaders and health experts regarding the safety and importance of COVID-19 vaccines for children. 

People with children under 3 years old may have a harder time finding a vaccine appointment. Call AHD at 703.746.4988 Mon. - Fri. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for help finding an appointment. 

Looking for vaccine and booster options for children under 5? Vaccination locations may include the following, please call ahead to check availability: 

• Your pediatrician's office. 
• Pharmacies, which can be found on vaccines.gov (pharmacies can vaccinate only children 3 and older at most locations, some full service clinics can vaccinate children under 3). 
• If you need help finding an appointment, call AHD at 703.746.4988.

Feel free to call the AHD hotline at 703.746.4988 from Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or use VDH’s extensive COVID-19 resource pages which includes recommendations based on age and vaccine type. As always, you can call your doctor or healthcare provider to discuss the best options for vaccination.