Our Mission
The Division of Immunization has as its mission the reduction of morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for providers to maintain childhood immunization services when possible. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released guidance for pediatric healthcare providers on strategies to maintain immunization services. Providers should prioritize immunizations for newborns and for children through two years of age. Adult immunizations should be provided only when other preventive health care appointments are scheduled or when the benefit of receiving an immunization outweighs the risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. The CDC has released additional guidance for healthcare providers regarding adult immunization services and COVID-19.
Do you want a copy of your immunization record?
Request All Other Immunization Records
OR Call 877-VAX-IN-VA
Locate immunization services at the Virginia health department nearest you,
Find out how to get an appointment today.
View issues here!

- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older (2/18/22)
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger (2/18/22)
- Standing Orders for Vaccinating Minors--Influenza Vaccine (2021-2022)
- Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2021-22 Influenza Season (8/27/2021)
- National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — United States, 2020 (8/03/2021)
- Prevention of Hepatitis A Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (07/03/20)
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (August 2019)
- Explore Travel Health with CDC 2020 Yellow Book (7/18/19)
- Virginia Statewide Hepatitis A Vaccine Campaign (January 2019)
- Breaking Immunization News
On July 16, 2013, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) launched the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that have attained high coverage rates for administering hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Congratulations to our Virginia hospitals:
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Woodbridge, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 96% birth dose rate
7/1/2018 – 6/30/2019 (1st yr honor roll status)
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 93% birth dose rate
1/1/2019 – 12/31/2019 (2nd yr honor roll status)
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 93% birth dose rate
1/1/2019 – 12/31/2019 (3rd yr honor roll status)
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Williamsburg, VA
Reported a coverage rate of 92% birth dose rate
1/1/2019 – 12/31/2019 (2nd yr honor roll status)
Learn more about the IAC Birth Dose Initiative,
CLICK HERE!