COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone 6 months and older and are especially recommended for those at high risk of severe disease, including among older adults, infants, and during pregnancy.
Recommended for all young children ages 6-23 months and children 2-18 years in certain risk groups or if desired.
Recommended for all adults to receive an annual updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Recommended for adults 65 years and older followed by a second dose six months later to boost protection.
People interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine should talk to a healthcare provider.
Read the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine FAQs.
The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you from severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
It is especially important to get your 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine if you are ages 65 and older or are at high risk for severe COVID-19.
Vaccine protection decreases over time, so it is important to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccine, if eligible.
