With news and best practices for COVID-19 prevention changing rapidly each day, we continue to update our services to reflect prevention recommendations. Please check here for the most up-to-date information. 

COVID-19 Vaccine:

Whitman-Walker Health has the COVID-19 vaccine available and is contacting Whitman-Walker patients to schedule vaccination appointments. Interested in scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Whitman-Walker Health? Call us at 202.207.2480.

The CDC now recommends booster shots for certain recipients of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Booster Shot Eligibility:

• According to the CDC, people who received a primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series and are 65 years and older, 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions, or 18 years and older who live in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot at least 6 months after completing the primary series. Please note that in moderate to severely immunocompromised people, this may may include an additional primary dose.

• People who received a primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series and are 18-49 years old with underlying medical conditions, or 18 years and older who work or live in high-risk settings may receive a booster shot at least 6 months after completing the primary series. Please note that in moderate to severely immunocompromised people, this may may include an additional primary dose.

• People who received the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine and are 18 years and older should receive a booster shot at least 2 months after receiving their primary vaccine dose.

DC Residents:

You can find information on COVID-19 vaccine walk-up locations and eligibility at vaccinate.dc.gov, or by calling 1-855-363-0333. Track the speed of COVID-19 vaccination lines by visiting  coronavirus.dc.gov/dontwait.

• All DC residents ages 5 and up are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
• All DC residents who are are 5 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
• DC residents who are 18 and older who meet specific criteria and received their second Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 dose at least six months ago are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. DC residents who are 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine two or more months ago are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot.

Maryland Residents:

If you are a Maryland resident, learn more about the Maryland vaccine distribution process and schedule a vaccination appointment at COVIDlink.maryland.gov, or by calling 855-634-6829. If you live in Prince George’s County, visit their vaccination registration portal here. If you live in Montgomery County, visit their vaccination registration portal here, or call 240-777-0311 to schedule an appointment.

• All Maryland residents ages 5 and up are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
• All Maryland residents who are 5 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
• Maryland residents who are 18 and older who meet specific criteria and received their second Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 dose at least six months ago are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. Maryland residents who are 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine two or more months ago are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot.

Virginia Residents:

If you are a Virginia resident, learn more about the Virginia vaccine distribution process and schedule a vaccination appointment at vaccinate.virginia.gov, or by calling 877-829-4682.

• All Virginia residents ages 5 and up are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
• All Virginia residents who are 5 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
• Virginia residents who are 18 and older who meet specific criteria and received their second Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 dose at least six months ago are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. Virginia residents who are 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine two or more months ago are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot.

Scheduling your vaccine appointments:

Please note, if you get your first COVID-19 vaccine dose or full series at a location other than Whitman-Walker, you can schedule your 2nd dose, 3rd dose or booster shot through Whitman-Walker. Please visit your state’s local health department website for more information about eligibility and scheduling for vaccination appointments.

Please visit your state’s local health department website for more information about eligibility and scheduling for vaccination appointments.

Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? We encourage our patients and the community, including those living with HIV, to learn more about the vaccine at CDC.gov/coronavirus.

People living with HIV were included in the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine clinical trials when researching the effectiveness of the vaccines. See our COVID-19 vaccine frequently asked questions and answers here. Can’t find an answer to your question? Email info@whitman-walker.org.

Talk to Your Provider:

If you are currently getting chemotherapy for cancer, are a transplant patient, are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a history of severe allergies, we encourage you to speak to your provider before getting vaccinated. According to the CDC, COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for people who are trying to get pregnant now or might become pregnant in the future, as well as their partners. If you get pregnant after receiving your first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine that requires two doses (Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine), you should get your second shot to get as much protection as possible.

After You Get Your Vaccine, Use V-Safe!

After you get your vaccine, be sure to sign up for V-Safe to receive post-vaccination check-ins and surveys so you can report any symptoms or side effects. Learn more about V-Safe, and how to access it here.

Even after getting vaccinated, it is extremely important that you continue to practice prevention efforts like keeping a 6-ft distance from others, wearing a mask that covers both your nose and mouth, and cleaning your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Testing:

To reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19, please do NOT arrive more than 15 minutes early for your appointment.

The Whitman-Walker pharmacy lobbies at 1525 14th Street, NW, and 2303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, are open, have social distancing and required mask use for the public. Please call our pharmacy team directly at 866.724.1805 Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Hours of Operation

Updated Health Center Hours for Urgent Care & COVID-19 Testing – All By Appointment ONLY:

• Whitman-Walker 1525 14th Street, NW Health Center: 
  • Monday – Thursday: OPEN 8:30 am – 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Fridays: OPEN 8:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

• Max Robinson Center at 2301 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE: 
  • Monday – Thursday: OPEN 8:30 am -12:30 pm & 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Fridays: OPEN 8:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:15 pm – 5:30 pm

• Whitman-Walker at LIZ at 1377 R Street, NW, Suite 200:
  • Mondays & Wednesdays: OPEN 9:00 am – 12:15 pm & 1:45 pm – 4:30 pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: OPEN 9:00 am – 12:15 pm & 1:45 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Fridays: OPEN 9:00 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm

• Whitman-Walker Pharmacy at 1525 14th Street, NW: 
  • Monday-Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Saturdays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

• Max Robinson Center Pharmacy at 2303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE: 
  • Monday-Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

• Emergency PEP Services – 202.797.4439

• PrEP Clinic – 202.939.7690

• Newly Diagnosed with HIV – 202.797.4437

• Entering HIV Care for the First Time – 202.797.4437

• GMHW Sexual Health Clinic – 202.745.6175

• Medical Care – 202.745.7000

• Behavioral Health (Therapy & Psychiatry) – 202.939.7623

• Legal Services – 202.939.7630

• Research – 202.207.2510

• Public Benefits and Insurance Navigation – 202.745.6151

• Care Navigation – 202.745.7000

• Gender Affirming Navigation – 202.797.4457

• Youth Care Navigation – 202.207.2360

• Peer Support – 202.939.7646

• Nutrition – 202.745.7000

• Max Robinson Center HIV/STI & Pregnancy Testing Appointments on Mondays – 202.543.9355

• Northwest and Southeast DC HIV/STI Testing Appointments – 202.797.4439

• COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs: bit.ly/wwcovidvaccinefaqs

• How to Telehealth: whitman-walker.org/telehealth

• Access Your Labs through Healow or the Desktop Patient Portal: bit.ly/wwhaccesslabs

• How to Effectively Wear & Handle a Mask: bit.ly/wwhmaskuse; bit.ly/wwhmaskuseguide (guide)

• How to Effectively Wear & Handle a Mask – Español: bit.ly/wwhmaskuseguideesp (guide)

• How to Effectively Wear & Handle a Mask – Amharic: bit.ly/wwhmaskuseguideamh (guide)

• How to Effectively Use & Handle Gloves: bit.ly/wwhglovesuse; bit.ly/wwhglovesguide (guide)

• How to Effectively Use & Handle Gloves – Español: bit.ly/wwhglovesguideesp (guide)

• How to Effectively Use & Handle Gloves – Amharic: bit.ly/wwhglovesguideamh (guide)

• How to Wear a Mask Correctly: bit.ly/wwhcorrectmaskuse

• How to Wear a Mask Correctly – Español: bit.ly/wwhcorrectmaskuseesp

• Continue Your Care with Telehealth – English: bit.ly/wwtelehealtheng

• Continue Your Care with Telehealth – Español: bit.ly/wwtelehealthesp

• Continue Your Care with Telehealth – Amharic: bit.ly/wwtelehealthamh

• Sex and COVID-19 – English: bit.ly/wwsexandcovid19

• Sex and COVID-19 – Español: bit.ly/wwsexandcovid19esp

• Sex and COVID-19 – Amharic: bit.ly/wwsexandcovid19amh

• Local Resources in the DC, Maryland and Virginia Region: bit.ly/dccovid19resourceswwh

• COVID-19 Resources for Gender Expansive Communities: bit.ly/tgnccovidresources

• COVID-19 Resources App Download: https://covidresources.glideapp.io/

• Manage Your Cough at Home: whitman-walker.org/careforcoughs

• About the Coronavirus: whitman-walker.org/coronavirus

• Prevent the Spread of Germs: whitman-walker.org/preventgerms

• Germ Prevention Graphics – English, Spanish, Amharic: bit.ly/coronaviruspreventionwwh

• Updates on Whitman-Walker Services: whitman-walker.org/covidserviceupdates

• Self-Care for Social (Physical) Distancing & Community Care: whitman-walker.org/communitycarefordistancing