9/5/2025 – VDH Update: Read the statement from the Virginia Department of Health Regarding the 2025-26 COVID-19 Vaccine.
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. They are scheduled to meet on September 18-19. After ACIP recommends a vaccine, the CDC Director will decide whether to approve the recommendation. Once the CDC Director approves the recommendation, it becomes the official CDC public health guidance for safe use of the vaccine in the United States and local health departments and providers can begin ordering and administering the vaccine.
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.
