How do I get the vaccine?

Covid Immunizations

  • COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone 6 months and older and are especially recommended for those at high risk of severe disease, including among older adults, infants, and during pregnancy.
    • Recommended for all young children ages 6-23 months and children 2-18 years in certain risk groups or if desired.
    • Recommended for all adults to receive an annual updated COVID-19 vaccine.
    • Recommended for adults 65 years and older followed by a second dose six months later to boost protection.
  • People interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine should talk to a healthcare provider. 
  • Read the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine FAQs.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you from severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
  • It is especially important to get your 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine if you are ages 65 and older or are at high risk for severe COVID-19.
  • Vaccine protection decreases over time, so it is important to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccine, if eligible.
  • Search for your COVID-19 vaccine record.

Call 804-205-3500 to get more information and to schedule an appointment at the Richmond City Health District.

For children without health insurance or who are on Medicaid, you can look for a provider by clicking the Locate a VVFC Provider button below.

For adults without health insurance you can look for a provider by clicking the Locate a VVFA Provider button below

Nearby Health Districts

Chesterfield (Chesterfield, Powhatan, Colonial Heights)

Phone: 804-748-1691

Chickahominy Health District (Goochland, New Kent, Hanover, and Charles City):

Phone: 804-365-3240
Email: chdvaccine@vdh.virginia.gov

Crater Health District (cities of Emporia, Hopewell and Petersburg and the counties of Dinwiddie,  Greensville, Prince George, Surry, and Sussex):

Phone: 804-862-8989
Email: CraterCOVID19Vaccination@vdh.virginia.gov