COVID-19 booster shots available
George Copeland Jr. | 9/30/2021, 6 p.m.
The Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield health districts have opened appointments for area residents to get the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot.
Those eligible to get the shots should have received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago and fall into one of the following categories:
• Individuals 65 years or older.
• Individuals 18 years or older living in a long-term care setting. • Individuals ages 18 to 64 years with underlying medical
conditions that put them at high risk for severe COVID-19, such as cancer, heart conditions, chronic kidney or lung diseases, pregnancy and obesity.
Individuals ages 18 to 64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of their job or where they work.
“We welcome individuals seeking boosters to make an appointment at one of our clinics,” stated Joanna Cirillo, public health nurse supervisor for the Richmond and Henrico health districts. “We will also continue to ensure there are more than enough opportunities for individuals who haven’t received their first series to walk up to all our clinics ... individuals who are not yet vaccinated are very vulnerable to severe COVID-19 outcomes.”
People are asked to bring their vaccination card from the initial COVID-19 shots to the appointment.
Appointments for the booster shots in Richmond and Henrico can be made online at vax.rchd.com or by calling (804) 205-3501. For an appointment in Chesterfield, go to www.vaccines.gov.
