Tag: Boosters

Virginia Department of Health Sending Voice/Text Messages to Remind Virginians of Their Eligibility to Receive COVID-19 Bivalent Boosters

November 28, 2022
Media Contact: Caitlin Hodge, Chickahominy Health District PIO, Caitlin.Hodge@vdh.virginia.gov

Virginia Department of Health Sending Voice/Text Messages to Remind Virginians of Their Eligibility to Receive COVID-19 Bivalent Boosters

ASHLAND, Va. — Beginning Monday, November 28th, residents ages 50+ in the Chickahominy Health District (counties of Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, and New Kent) will receive text or voice messages reminding them that they are eligible for the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster.

Members of this population will receive a message if records indicate they are eligible for, but have not yet received, a bivalent booster. Others may receive the message if they are the listed contact for an eligible person in this population.

The messages are one more way the Virginia Department of Health is reaching out to let Virginians know they can get a free bivalent booster at many locations, including health care providers, local pharmacies, and health departments.

The message will read: “VA Dept of Health records indicate you are eligible for a COVID-19 bivalent booster. Schedule an appt at databasix.net/vaccines/public or call 804-365-3240.”

Contact information from the resident’s immunization record will determine whether they receive a text message (for mobile numbers) or a phone call (for landlines).

Individuals do not need to wait for this notification in order to get their bivalent booster.

If you have questions about your eligibility to receive a bivalent booster, or believe you have been contacted in error, please contact the VDH call center for a review of your record. Call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1). Assistance is available in English, Spanish, and more than 100 other languages.

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COVID-19 Boosters Now Available for Richmond and Henrico Children Ages 5-11

May 20, 2022
Media Contact:  Cat Long, RHHDpr@vdh.virginia.gov, 804-363-0933

COVID-19 Boosters Now Available for Richmond and Henrico Children Ages 5-11

RICHMOND, VA- Following the CDC and FDA approvals of Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for 5-11 year olds, vaccination opportunities for Richmond and Henrico children are becoming available. Children will be able to access appointments through pediatricians, pharmacies, and Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD).

Parents are encouraged to visit vax.rchd.com, call 804-205-3501, or check with their pediatrician or pharmacy to find an appointment. RHHD’s walk in vaccine clinics will begin offering boosters to children next week. The next available after school clinics are Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Whitcomb Resource Center from 3:00pm-5:00pm and Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Mosby Resource Center from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Children also qualify to receive their booster in their home through the Doses on Demand program which can be scheduled by calling 804-205-3501.

“Staying up to date on vaccines remains the best tool we have at preventing serious infections from COVID-19,” explains Joanna Cirillo, Public Health Nurse Supervisor. “We’re eager to give boosters to the little ones to ensure they are as safe from COVID-19 as possible.”

RHHD recommends everyone eligible for their first or second booster to get one. Everyone over the age of 5 can get their booster after completing their primary series. Adults ages 50 or over, people ages 12 years or older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, and people who got two doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine are eligible to receive a second booster. Visit the CDC’s website for more information.

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