COVID-19 Vaccine

• People aged 6 months and older can receive the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines based on individual-based decision-making with a healthcare provider. This includes pharmacists.
• Other professional organizations have published their COVID-19 recommendations that differ from CDC’s recommendations. This includes:
  • American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  • ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) 
• People interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine should talk to a healthcare provider.

• Shared clinical/individual-based decision making is a healthcare decision that is individually based.  
• It is informed by a decision process between the healthcare provider and the patient or parent/guardian. 
• Pharmacists can provide this kind of decision-making for COVID-19 vaccines.  
• Learn more about Shared Clinical Decision-Making Recommendations. 

• Yes. In Virginia, people aged 3 years and older may receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy without a prescription.
  • People can receive a vaccine based on individual-based decision making with a healthcare provider – this includes a pharmacist.  
• Some pharmacies do not vaccinate young children – so check with them first about age requirements. 

• COVID-19 vaccines are available at many locations.  
• Contact your local pharmacy or healthcare provider about the availability of vaccine appointments.  

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is very important because it:

• Protects you from getting very sick from the virus that causes COVID-19.
  • This protection is especially important if you’re at high-risk of severe illness.
  • Helps prevent the spread and keep others safe, especially those who can’t get vaccines, like babies, people with certain health problems, or pregnant women.
• Talk with a healthcare provider if you have questions about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.