Covid-19 vaccination information

Get Your Vaccination — Operation Vaccinate the Peninsula

The vaccines offered at clinics in the area are the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Information for each clinic often indicates which vaccine is offered that day. The free vaccine is available for ages 5 and up. A parent or guardian must accompany a minor, and only the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for those age 5-17. On April 23, 2021, the CDC resumed allowing the use of the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine after a pause. Read more about the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine.

Newport News clinic ends; vaccinations available at health district office

As of Saturday, Feb. 26, 2021, The Virginia Department of Health’s Peninsula and Hampton Health Districts have ended the state-run Covid-19 Community Vaccination Clinic in Newport News at 13785 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, (in the Sherwood Shopping Center). The clinic administered more than 16,500 Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters since it opened on Jan. 10, 2021.

Covid-19 vaccinations are still available at the Hampton Health District, located at 3130 Victoria Blvd., open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling 757-594-8482. The health districts also use mobile vaccination units. Anyone who has received a prior Covid-19 vaccine should bring their vaccine card or vaccine record with a QR code. For a copy of your vaccine record, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov .

About Covid-19 vaccine booster shots

Operation Vaccinate the Peninsula, a collaboration of local health districts, localities, and health systems on the Peninsula, issued a call for all eligible Virginians to become vaccinated against Covid-19 and receive a booster dose for further protection.

Who can get a booster?

People age 18 and over who received two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, with the second dose at least six months ago — or who have received one dose of the Janssen vaccine at least two months ago.

Who CANNOT currently get a booster?

Boosters have not been approved for anyone under age 18.

When should I get a booster?

You can't get it until at least six months after your second shot for Pfizer or Moderna or two months after your Janssen shot. Studies show some decrease in immunity after that time, but you still have a great deal of protection. Health officials say people do not need to rush out immediately. Medical officials say it is safe to get both a flu shot and a booster in the same visit.

Where can I get a booster?

Most pharmacies, most doctor's offices, some community clinics. Check vaccinefinder.org or your doctor's office.

What do I need to bring?

Your vaccine card. If you can’t find it or laminated it, print out a new one at the vdh website here. Before giving the booster, medical officials will check the card to make sure your first doses were the Pfizer vaccine and that enough time has elapsed.

What side effects will I have?

Side effects vary from person to person, most commonly ranging from a sore arm to chills and body aches. For most people, it is similar to what they experienced after their second dose.

See more about the vaccine and boosters at the Virginia Department of Health website .

Hampton clinics

Search for a vaccination clinic: You can search and make an appointment for a vaccination clinic in Hampton through the Virginia Department of Health website.

Replacement Vaccination Cards If you have received a Covid-19 vaccination and lost your Vaccination Card, submit an Immunization Record Request form for a replacement through the Virginia Department of Health or call 804-864-8055.

Medical Practices

Bon Secours, please visit here to learn how to schedule a vaccination appointment.
Riverside, please visit here to learn how to schedule a vaccination appointment.
Sentara, please visit here to learn how to schedule a vaccination appointment.

Private sources

Operation Vaccinate the Peninsula is coordinating information related to area clinics. It includes Hampton and five other localities, the state Health Department local district, and four hospital/medical systems.

Hampton has bus passes available for Hampton residents who need transportation to any vaccine site. Complete the online form or call 727-8311 to register.

Virginia Health Department

Throughout Virginia The state has set up a central site for registration and to schedule a vaccination time. Go online to vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-829-4682. Find out more at the Virginia Department of Health website.