How do I register for the COVID-19 vaccine?
· Information about how to sign up is available online – specifically the drop-down menu “How do I get vaccinated if I’m eligible.”
· To get an appointment, adults age 75 and older can either call 703-324-7404 during the hours listed on the site or fill out the pre-screening form available here.
· If you complete the online form, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. This form will be updated soon to allow residents to schedule a time themselves online if they meet the requirements.
Is it better to use the online form, call or both?
· Although the online form is the preferred option, residents should use whichever method is most appropriate for them.
· You do not need to do both. If you have completed the online form, a Health Department representative will contact you to schedule your appointment.
I pre-registered online yesterday but did not call. Is that OK?
· Yes, that is OK. The Health Department will contact you to schedule an appointment.
· It may take few weeks to get through the 1B phase depending on vaccine supply, but your registration is in queue and you will be contacted to schedule an appointment as vaccine supply and appointments become available.
When can someone who submitted their information online expect to receive a call?
· If someone has submitted their information online, the Health Department will contact the individual to schedule an appointment.
· Again, it may take a number of weeks to get through the 1B phase, but the registration is in queue and the individual will be contacted to schedule an appointment as vaccine supply and appointments become available.
How do I schedule my second appointment for the vaccine?
· For individuals who are receiving the vaccination from the Health Department, you will receive an email alerting you it is time to schedule your second appointment.
· For individuals who receive their vaccination from clinics, you will receive information directly from your employer (for frontline essential workers) or agency (for individuals living in correctional institutions).
Where are you vaccinating people?
· The Fairfax County Health Department is currently offering vaccinations at five locations throughout the County Tuesday-Saturday.
· Residents will be notified where to go when they schedule their appointment.
What's the role of Inova Health System?
· During the past few weeks, Inova has been offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to any healthcare worker covered in phase 1A of the Commonwealth’s Vaccination Plan.
· Inova is now working with the Fairfax County Health Department to vaccinate frontline essential workers and school teachers and staff.
· Local health districts will reach out to engage the frontline essential worker groups as they become eligible. The following Fairfax County groups are eligible to receive a vaccine through Inova.
· Law enforcement/Corrections, and Fire/Hazmat – Please reference scheduling instructions available through your department or local health district.
· Public and private schools within Fairfax County – Scheduling instructions are available through your employer and/or the County Health Department.
· People should not schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine with Inova unless they have been instructed to do so by their local health district, public safety jurisdiction, or school district. Appointments are required.
· The latest information related to Inova Health System’s vaccine efforts can be found here.
Vaccine Resources:
· An FAQ for the public can be found here and an FAQ for healthcare providers can be found here.
