COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
Pharmacies in Virginia offer updated COVID-19 vaccines to adults 65 and older or those with qualifying health conditions without a doctor's prescription.
New federal limitations restrict COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents 65 or older or those with qualifying conditions.
Updated Guidance
The Food and Drug Administration approved new COVID-19 vaccines in August, limiting eligibility to those at risk of serious complications, including people over 65 or with qualifying health conditions.
- Mental health conditions
- Cancer
Previously, COVID-19 vaccines were available to anyone over 6 months old.
CDC Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) changed its vaccine guidance in September.
Only residents 65 or older or those with qualifying conditions can get the vaccine at a local pharmacy without a prescription.
Author's summary: Check eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine.