Covid-19 Vaccination and Booster Registration
Anyone who is eligible can register for a COVID-19 vaccine or booster.
COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters for Adults 18 Years and older
Rockbridge Area Health Center offers the Moderna (marketed under Spikevax) and Pfizer (marketed as Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccines and boosters for adults aged 18 years and older.
Please call or send a text message to (540) 464-8700 to schedule an appointment.
Click here to pre-register online for an adult COVID-19 vaccine or booster appointment.
COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series for Adults aged 18 years and older
Moderna (Spikevax) | 2 doses given 4-8 weeks apart |
Pfizer (Comirnaty) | 2 doses given 3-8 weeks apart |
Talk to your healthcare or vaccine provider about the timing for the 2nd dose in your primary series.
COVID-19 Booster Shots for Adults aged 18 years and older
1st Booster |
The CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for:
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2nd Booster |
CDC recommends a 2nd booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the 1st booster for:
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People ages 18 through 49 years who got a J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for both their primary dose and booster can choose to get a 2nd booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after their 1st booster. The 2nd booster is not required to be considered up to date for people ages 18 through 49 years who got a J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for both their primary dose and 1st booster.
Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster Shots for children aged 6 months – 18 years old
Rockbridge Area Health Center offers Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots for children ages 6 months – 18 years old.
Please call (540) 464-8700 and dial extension 7162 or 7183 to schedule an appointment for the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine or booster.
6 months – less than 5 years
Primary Series | 3 doses Initial 2 doses given 3 weeks apart 3rd dose 8 weeks after 2nd dose |
Booster | Boosters are not recommended for anyone in this age group at this time. |
5 – 11 Years
Primary Series | 2 doses, given 3–8 weeks apart |
1st Booster |
CDC recommends a booster of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for:
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2nd Booster | 2nd Boosters are not recommended for anyone in this age group at this time. |
12 – 18 Years
Primary Series | 2 doses, given 3–8 weeks apart |
1st Booster |
CDC recommends a booster of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for:
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2nd Booster | CDC recommends a 2nd booster of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the 1st booster for children and teens who are moderately or severely immunocompromised |
Children who will turn from 4 years to 5 years of age between any doses in the primary series may receive:
- A 2-dose primary series of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine authorized for use in individuals 5 through 11 years of age
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- A 3-dose primary series, initiated with Pfizer 6 months to under 5 years of age. Each of doses 2 and 3 may be with Pfizer 6 months through 4 years of age or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine authorized for use in individuals 5 years through 11 years of age.
Children who will turn from 11 years to 12 years of age between doses in the primary regimen may receive, for any dose in the primary series:
- The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine authorized for use in individuals 5 through 11 years of age
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- Comirnaty or the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine authorized for use in individuals 12 years of age and older.
Important information for a pleasant vaccination experience:
- There is a 15-30 minute observation period once the dose is administered.
- Please wear clothes that allow easy access to your shoulder area.
- Please do not take selfies when getting the shot.
- People who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 are more likely to experience mild COVID-19-like symptoms as a result of the vaccine, which is not an adverse reaction, but rather normal signs that your body is building protection.
- Be sure to bring your Vaccination Record Card if visiting for your 2nd dose, booster shot, or an additional primary dose of the vaccine.
- Bring a photo ID.
- Bring your health insurance card.
Remember:
- It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. COVID-19 vaccines that require 2 shots may not protect you until a week or two after your second shot.
- It’s important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to help stop this pandemic as we learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work in real-world conditions. Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others, stay at least 6 feet away from others, avoid crowds, and wash your hands often.
COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets
Moderna/Spikevax COVID-19 Vaccine Information Fact Sheet for individuals 18 years of age and older
Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet for individuals 12 years of age and older
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet for individuals 5 through 11 years of age
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet for individuals 6 months through 4 years of age
Hoja Informativa Sobre las Vacunas Spikevas/Moderna Para Uso en Personas de 18 Años y Mayores
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the vaccine going to cost? Am I going to get a bill?
There is no cost to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. RAHC doesn’t bill for the vaccine but does bill for the administration of the vaccine which is covered by insurance. Patients without insurance will not be billed for the administration of the vaccine.
Insured patients will need to provide complete coverage information—Front and Back Copy of the Insurance card(s), Member ID, Group Number, and Subscriber information.
I lost my COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. How can I get proof of vaccination?
Visit the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Record Request Portal where you can save or print your COVID-19 vaccination record.