{"id":1957,"date":"2023-09-15T16:04:29","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T16:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/?page_id=1957"},"modified":"2026-01-21T13:58:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:58:34","slug":"covid-19-vaccine-updates-for-virginia-september-15-2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/covid-19-vaccine-updates-for-virginia-september-15-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 Vaccine Updates for Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2681 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/Letterhead_Shelton-1024x381.png\" alt=\"VDH Letterhead: Karen Shelton, MD State Health Commissioner Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health PO Box 2448 Richmond, VA 23218 800-828-1120 or TTY 7-1-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/Letterhead_Shelton-1024x381.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/Letterhead_Shelton-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/Letterhead_Shelton-768x286.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/Letterhead_Shelton-1536x572.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/Letterhead_Shelton-2048x763.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>COVID-19 Vaccine Updates for Virginia \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">September 15, 2023<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear Colleague:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[4680],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[3]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This letter provides an update on COVID-19 vaccine guidance and commercialization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CDC Recommends 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On September 11, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/news-events\/press-announcements\/fda-takes-action-updated-mrna-covid-19-vaccines-better-protect-against-currently-circulating\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">approved and authorized the use of updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccines<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">manufactured by Moderna and Pfizer. These are monovalent vaccines that target the Omicron XBB.1.5 variant. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On September 12, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted that everyone aged 6 months or older should receive an updated 2023\u20132024 COVID-19 vaccine and CDC endorsed these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2023\/p0912-COVID-19-Vaccine.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">recommendations.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> People previously vaccinated for COVID-19 can receive the vaccine at least 2 months after their last dose, and providers can check the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS) to confirm a patient\u2019s vaccine history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Based on ACIP\u2019s vote, the following guidelines are expected to be updated in CDC\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/covid-19\/clinical-considerations\/covid-19-vaccines-us.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interim Clinical Considerations:<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyone aged 5 years or older is recommended to receive 1 dose of a 2023\u20132024 COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of previous vaccination history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Children aged 6 months through 4 years should complete a 2-dose primary series of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine OR a 3-dose primary series of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. If children have already started their primary series with a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine(s), at least 1 dose should be a 2023\u20132024 vaccine. Children who have already completed a bivalent Moderna or Pfizer primary series should receive a 2023\u20132024 Moderna or Pfizer vaccine at least 2 months after their last dose. \u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should complete a 3-dose primary series with at least one dose of the 2023\u20132024 COVID-19 vaccine and may receive 1 or more additional doses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bivalent mRNA vaccines are no longer authorized for use and should immediately be disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Any vaccine doses received through VDH and disposed of should be reported through the <a href=\"https:\/\/redcap.vdh.virginia.gov\/redcap\/surveys\/?s=DHXJKFXMYM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">COVID-19 Vaccine Waste Survey<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. There are no updates to the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, and it may still be administered if it\u2019s determined that a person should not wait for an updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. Please note that mRNA vaccines are preferred for use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finally, as we enter respiratory illness season, it\u2019s important to remember that c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oadministration of other age-appropriate vaccines (e.g., influenza, RSV) is recommended for people without contraindication(s).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Updates on COVID-19 Vaccine Commercialization<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[4680],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[3]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COVID-19 vaccines are now available directly from manufacturers, rather than from the U.S. government. However, there will be little impact for most people receiving the vaccine as they will still likely receive a COVID-19 vaccine at no cost.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[4680],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[3]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:20,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People with private or employer-based health insurance coverage will likely receive COVID-19 vaccination at no cost since it will be covered as a preventive service.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:20,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medicare Part B will continue to cover COVID-19 vaccinations at no cost to the patient.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:20,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medicaid will continue to cover COVID-19 vaccinations through September 30, 2024.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:20,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Uninsured children will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccines through the existing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/programs\/vfc\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vaccines for Children (VFC) program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This initiative provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of their inability to pay.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:20,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Uninsured and underinsured adults will have access to free COVID-19 vaccines through the Virginia Vaccines for Adults program which is funded by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/programs\/bridge\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CDC&#8217;s Bridge Access Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> through December 2024. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:20,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Healthcare providers who want to provide COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured individuals should visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/vvfa\/enrollment\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Virginia Vaccines for Adults Bridge<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/vvfc\/vfcenroll\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Virginia Vaccines for Children<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">programs<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">to enroll.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:20,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information on commercialization, please review the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/VDH-COVID-19-Commercialization-FAQ.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VDH COVID-19 Vaccine Commercialization FAQ<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submit your inquiry at the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/contact-us\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VDH Immunization webpage<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thank you again for your continued partnership. Please visit the VDH website <span data-contrast=\"none\">for current clinical and public health guidance on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/coronavirus\/get-the-latest-guidance\/health-professionals\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">COVID-19<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and other information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<br \/>\nKaren Shelton, MD<br \/>\nState Health Commissioner<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COVID-19 Vaccine Updates for Virginia \u00a0 September 15, 2023\u00a0 Dear Colleague:\u00a0 This letter provides an update on COVID-19 vaccine guidance and commercialization. CDC Recommends 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule\u00a0 On September 11, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and authorized the use of updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccines manufactured by Moderna and Pfizer. 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