Chesapeake Health Department

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Monkey Pox Info

If you suspect you have been exposed to monkeypox, please call ahead to your provider, including all private physicians, urgent care locations, hospital emergency departments, or your local health district, prior to your arrival to ensure they are prepared for your visit. For more information about monkeypox in Virginia, visit MONKEYPOX IN VIRGINIA

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COVID Vaccination Update

The Chesapeake Health Department will offer free COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters onsite at 748 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake each Tuesday in July from 10:00am to 2:00pm for ages 5 years and older AND from 2:00pm to 5:30pm for ages 6 months to 4 years old. Appointments are not required.  The Chesapeake Health Departments offer the following COVID19 vaccine formulations:

• Pfizer 6 months old to 4 years old
• Pfizer 5 years old to 11 years old
• Pfizer 12 years old and older

• Moderna 6 months to 5 years old
• Moderna 6 years old to 11 years old
• Moderna 12 years and older

• Janssen 18 years and older

CDC recommends COVID-19 primary series vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older, and COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older, if eligible. The FDA authorized and CDC updated recommendations to allow for immunocompromised and certain adults the choice to receive a 2nd booster dose of an mRNA vaccine.  A second booster is now recommended for certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna mRNA vaccine at least 4 months ago. Those who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months ago may now receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

These recommendations allow persons who may be at increased risk to severe outcomes due to COVID-19 to receive additional protection. People should assess their own personal risk and are encouraged to consult with a healthcare provider on what would be best for their situation.  For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “Vaccines for COVID-19” page at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html.

Additional vaccination clinic locations may be found by calling 1-877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682) or vaccinate.virginia.gov.

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To maximize services and while maintaining the highest level of safety for the public and our staff, the Chesapeake Health Department has modified in-person services.

Clinic—Family Planning, Immunizations, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinics: please call 382-8631 for more information.

WIC  –  Business, including new client eligibility and benefit issuance, can be done via phone. Please speak with a WIC staff member for more details. 382-8608

Vital Records – For information on obtaining a vital record email CHDVitalRec@vdh.virginia.gov or call 382-8677 or 382-2694.

LTSS (Pre-admission Screenings) –  For information on LTSS (PAS) waiver screenings, please call 382-8705.

BabyCare –  Call Kellie 572-3645 to enroll. Home Visits are conducted virtually. Car Seat Classes – Call Heather 382-8697 to schedule a private class.

Environmental Health – The public is strongly encouraged to conduct all business online. For a list of services and resource links please visit our website , email ChdEnvHlth@vdh.virginia.gov or call 382-8672

Further adjustments may be made based on this rapidly changing situation. We appreciate your patience. Please stay safe and well. Thank you