ECI would like to share updated information from the Virginia Department of Health related to COVID-19. The Virginia Department of Health is now recommending that individuals 18 years and older should receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The booster dose is FREE for all Virginians. The Virginia Department of Health is providing the following guidance:
- For the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, a booster dose is recommended 6 months after the 2nd dose.
- For the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the booster dose is recommended 2 months after the first dose.
If you are not sure if you need a booster:
- You can call the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline at 1-877-829-4682, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00pm
- Talk to your doctor
According to the Virginia Department of Health, the booster will help make sure you are still protected against serious illness from COVID-19.
Please visit the Virginia Department of Health website to find more information and the location of a vaccine sight nearest you: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
