COVID-19 Vaccine Getting the COVID vaccine is the best way to prevent the spread of the disease and keep your family healthy. DC residents ages 5 and older can receive a COVID vaccine by doing one of the following: visiting the DC Government Coronavirus website visiting a walk-up clinic going through a primary-care physician or pharmacist calling 1-855-363-0333. For deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals in DC, dial 711 for TTY service.