Information for Physicians on Vaccines and Testing
Local COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Visit Vaccine.gov to find available vaccine locations nationwide
- List of DC walk-up sites
- Information on the Take the Shot, DC giveaway
- You can also share the COVID-19 vaccine information page
- Frequently Asked Questions on Vaccines
- Protect Yourself: Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
- COVID-19 Vaccine Comparison Chart
- Get more information about COVID-19 vaccines
- Download the Cartoon Explainer: How the Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines Work
- Download the Cartoon Explainer: How the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Works
- Learn more about the Myths and Misconceptions about COVID-19 Vaccines
- Information from the CDC on the COVID booster
Scientific Information on the Approved and EUA Vaccines
Pfizer
Who Should NOT Get Vaccinated with Pfizer (from CDC)
If you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or an immediate allergic reaction, even if it was not severe, to any ingredient in an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (such as polyethylene glycol), you should not get an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. If you had a severe or immediate allergic reaction after getting the first dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, you should not get a second dose of either of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech). A severe allergic reaction is one that needs to be treated with epinephrine or EpiPen or with medical care. Learn about common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and when to call a doctor. An immediate allergic reaction means a reaction within 4 hours of getting the shot, including symptoms such as hives, swelling, or wheezing (respiratory distress).
Moderna
Moderna Factsheet from the CDC
Who Should NOT Get Vaccinated with Moderna (from CDC)
If you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or an immediate allergic reaction, even if it was not severe, to any ingredient in an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (such as polyethylene glycol), you should not get an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. If you had a severe or immediate allergic reaction after getting the first dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, you should not get a second dose of either of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech). A severe allergic reaction is one that needs to be treated with epinephrine or EpiPen or with medical care. Learn about common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and when to call a doctor. An immediate allergic reaction means a reaction within 4 hours of getting the shot, including symptoms such as hives, swelling, or wheezing (respiratory distress).
J&J
Who Should NOT Get Vaccinated with J&J Vaccine (from CDC)
If you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or an immediate allergic reaction, even if it was not severe, to any ingredient in the J&J/Janssen vaccine (such as polysorbate), you should not get the J&J COVID-19 vaccine.
A severe allergic reaction is one that needs to be treated with epinephrine or EpiPen or with medical care. Learn about common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and when to call a doctor.
An immediate allergic reaction means a reaction within 4 hours of getting the shot, including symptoms such as hives, swelling, or wheezing (respiratory distress).
COVID-19 Testing Information
- The list of all District public testing sites can be found here (this page is constantly updated)
- DC Health - Testing type guidance here
- DC Health - At-home test information
- Maryland DOH - Maryland testing sites
- Virginia DOH - Virginia testing sites
- DC Health - COVID test evaluation and test interpretation algorithms
Local Government Vaccine Information
Schedule or find your vaccine here (DC).
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENT:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY RESIDENT:
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3730/COVID-19-Vaccination
MARYLAND RESIDENT:
https://www.marylandvax.org/
WASHINGTON, DC RESIDENT:
https://vaccinate.dc.gov/
ALEXANDRIA CITY RESIDENT:
https://www.alexandriava.gov/health/info/default.aspx?id=119270
FAIRFAX COUNTY RESIDENT:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus/vaccine/registration
ARLINGTON COUNTY RESIDENT:
https://www.arlingtonva.us/covid-19/vaccines/
VIRGINIA RESIDENT:
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/