Updated COVID Boosters Offered By Fairfax Health Department

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters, which were updated to address omicron subvariants, are being offered by the Fairfax County Health Department as of Wednesday.

The updated boosters from Pfizer and Moderna focus on the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of omicron, as well as the original strain of COVID-19. The BA.5 subvariant accounts for up to 90 percent of current COVID-19 cases in the U.S., according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.

People 12 and older are eligible for Pfizer's bivalent COVID-19 booster, and people 18 and older are eligible for Moderna's booster. According to the Fairfax County Health Department, the booster can be given the same time as a seasonal flu shot, which is recommended in the fall before peak flu season.

Bivalent COVID-19 boosters are being given at the two Fairfax County Health Department vaccine clinics — the Fairfax County Government Center (12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035) and the Hyland South County Government Center (Mount Vernon District Office, 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309). Appointments are encouraged, as there may be wait times for walk-in service.

To schedule an appointment, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website. The Fairfax County Health Department serves Fairfax County, towns of Vienna, Herndon and Clifton and cities of Falls Church and Fairfax.

The Virginia Department of Health began distributing doses to local health departments and partner providers ahead of Wednesday's announcement that boosters were available. Pharmacies are also receiving doses as part of a federal partnership.

Check for other availability near your ZIP code by visiting vaccines.gov.