9/22/2025 - Update 

On Friday, September 19, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) made recommendations regarding the use of the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccination. ACIP recommendations go to the Director of the CDC who may accept or modify those recommendations before they become official policy. More information will be posted when it is available.

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

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.