This page primarily provides information and links to Fairfax County Covid-19 resources and vaccinations. Next are various articles on Covid-19 topics for seniors.
Get your vaccination records – Virginia Dept. of Health
Booster Shots
If you previously got 2 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, you can get a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine if you fall into one of these groups:
- You’re 65 and older,
- You’re 18+ and have certain underlying medical conditions, or
- You’re 18+ and work or live in a high-risk setting.
You can get your booster shot at least 6 months after you complete your second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The booster shot can help strengthen and prolong your protection against COVID-19.
Learn More
Visit CDC.gov for more information on other groups already vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine that may be eligible for a booster shot.
Visit FairfaxCounty.gov
As of Tuesday, September 28, the Fairfax County Health Department is providing booster shots of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who meet new CDC guidelines for a booster dose.
Remember: Medicare covers a Pfizer vaccine booster shot at no cost to you.
Fairfax County Covid-19 Resources
Stay Informed About COVID-19 resources in Fairfax County
http://COVID-19 (fairfaxcounty.gov)
- If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines and registration, please call 703-324-7404. Call our Health Department Call Center at 703-267-3511 with Coronavirus questions. Both call centers are open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
- Text FFXCOVID to 888777 to receive updates from Fairfax County about COVID-19; text FFXCOVIDESP to 888777 for updates in Spanish.
- Email questions or concerns to ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov. This email account will be staffed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 6 p.m.
- Visit a web portal for coronavirus that serves as a one-stop online resource for information.
- Learn more about COVID-19 on the Health Department Coronavirus (COVID-19) Webpage or FAQ page.
- Follow the Fairfax County Government Facebook Page and Health Department Facebook Page.
- Follow @fairfaxcounty and @fairfaxhealth on Twitter.
Vaccination Resources in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Phone Registration:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Weekends 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Call the Fairfax County Health Department 703-324-7404 to schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Online Registration:
Online registration and vaccine specific information can be found here:
COVID-19 Vaccine | Health (fairfaxcounty.gov)
Fairfax County Vaccination Data and Status:
COVID-19 VACCINE Dashboard and Status
Resources for Seniors
Common Questions and Answers About COVID-19 for Older Adults and People with Chronic Health Conditions
From the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, this guide should be a go-to resource for seniors who have questions about covid, including its prevention, emergency warning signs, and treatment.
(https://www.nfid.org/infectious-diseases/common-questions-and-answers-about-covid-19-for-older-adults-and-people-with-chronic-health-conditions/)
Staying Fit While Staying Home: Exercise for Seniors in Quarantine
It’s important for all of us to try to stay active for the sake of our physical and mental health, even if we’re homebound. The ideas and resources in this article offer great suggestions for seniors of all ages and abilities.
