All 740 available appointments made available Friday, January 22, 2021 were filled. More appointments will be released this Thursday for District residents 65 and older in priority zip codes and/or residents who work in a health care setting. sign up for alerts via email or text for future announcements. Visit vaccinate.dc.gov for more options for vaccination.
Currently demand for the vaccine in DC is much higher than the supply we are receiving from federal government. Mayor Bowser and DC Health continue to advocate for the federal government to send more vaccine so that we can meet the high demand for it and protect the lives of our residents and our workforce.
If you are not 65 and older and/or do not work in a health care setting in DC, please sign up for alerts via email or text for future announcements.
Thank you again. Together, we will save lives and end this pandemic.
About the Vaccine
The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) continues to make progress with our COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning. We are working with the federal government and local partners within the District to plan for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine as doses become available. Periodically check this page to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and the plans for the District.
- Protect Yourself: Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Get more information about COVID-19 vaccines
- Learn more about the Myths and Misconceptions about COVID-19 Vaccines
- Sign up to get updates on the vaccine
District of Columbia COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) required all states and territories to turn in an interim plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution on Oct. 16, 2020. These plans are living documents and will change over time as we learn more about the vaccines and determine the most equitable way to distribute them.
For Providers
- Protect Yourself: Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Agreement FAQ
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Agreement
- CDC Medical Provider Resource Page
- COVID-19 Vaccine Training Programs
- Evaluation of Post-Vaccination Signs and Symptoms in Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
- Post Vaccine and Return-to-Work Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel
- Vaccination Communication Toolkit for Providers
- Vaccine Safety Resources
- Vaccination Training and Reference Materials
- COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance
- Learn more about the Myths and Misconceptions about COVID-19 Vaccines
- Get more information about COVID-19 vaccines
- Learn more about vaccine trials
- Learn more about the DC Health Scientific Advisory Committee for the Development and Implementation of a Safe, Effective, and Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Program in the District of Columbia