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Virginia Deparment of Health Urges Virginians to Get the Flu Vaccine

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Although flu activity remains low nationally, Virginia has started to see sporadic reports of the influenza virus detected in recent weeks. December is not too late to get your flu vaccine! While the flu season may vary from year to year, cases often peak in January or February and continue through May.

A flu vaccine is needed every season for two reasons:

  • First, the body’s immune response from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccine is needed for optimal protection.
  • Second, because flu viruses are constantly changing, the formulation of the flu vaccine is reviewed each year and updated to keep up with changing flu viruses.

To minimize your risk of contracting or transmitting the flu, follow these simple steps:

  • Get vaccinated;
  • Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, for at least 20 seconds;
  • Cover your cough, either by using a disposable tissue or coughing into your sleeve, not your hand; and
  • Stay at home when you are sick.

Visit www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/ to find a location near you to get the flu vaccine. It is safe to get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time.

Community Vaccination Center and Manassas Mall
Appointments for adolescents and adults are highly recommended.  Appointments are required for 5-11 year olds.

Sign up for appointments at vase.vdh.virginia.gov for either the CVC or the Manassas Mall vaccine clinic


Community Vaccination Center (CVC)
The Prince William CVC is located at the old Gander Mt. building, which is located at ​​14011 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192.

  • The CVC will offer vaccines for ages 5-11, Now accepting Walk-ins.
  • The CVC normally is open Tuesday thru Sunday from 10 am to 7:30 pm.

 Manassas Mall Clinic
PWHD Manassas Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic and The Red Sea clinic is located 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109

  • At Manassas Mall, vaccines for 5-11 year olds will be offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, by appointment only.

 Mall Clinic Hours:

  •  Monday: 12 pm to 4 pm (walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older, vaccines offered: Pfizer, and Moderna). By appointment only, Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccinations. The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last.
  •  Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). By appointment only Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccinations.
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). By appointment only Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccinations.
  •  Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). By appointment only Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccinations
  •  Friday: 12 pm to 4 pm (walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older, vaccines offered: Pfizer, and Moderna). The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last. No 5-11 year old vaccinations on Fridays.
  •  Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm (clinic closed 12:30 pm-1:00 pm, walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). By appointment only Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccinations.

 Mobile Clinic Unit

  •  Tuesday December 7, from 11:30 am-5:30 pm
  • U-mart, 17987 Dumfries Shopping Plaza, Dumfries, VA. 22026
  • First, Second, Third, First, Second, Third doses, and for those eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson Booster dose.
  • COVID-19 Vaccines Pfizer (for 12 and older) Moderna, Johnson and Johnson (18 and older). Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccinations offered while supplies last.
  • The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last.
  • No appointments are required. Walk-ins are accepted as long as supplies last. Weather permitting.

 

  • Thursday December 9, from 11:30 am-5:30 pm
  • Fresh World, 9540 Liberia Ave., Manassas, VA. 20110
  • First, Second, Third doses, and for those eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson Booster dose.
  • COVID-19 Vaccines Pfizer (for 12 and older) Moderna, Johnson and Johnson (18 and older). Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccinations offered while supplies last.
  • The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last.
  • No appointments are required. Walk-ins are accepted as long as supplies last. Weather permitting.

 

  • Protection From COVID-19: The CDC and VDH continue to recommend wearing your mask, washing your hands, social distancing, and avoiding large crowds as additional ways to continue to protect yourself from contracting COVID-19 and its variants.

World AIDS Day: Remembering those who died from the AIDS Epidemic and Supporting those Living with HIV Today

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World AIDS Day 2021
December 1 is World AIDS Day. It was founded in 1988 to raise awareness and fight to end the HIV epidemic.

Established in 1988, December 1 is known as World AIDS Day.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) FACTS:

  • HIV infections decreased by eight percent from 2015 to 2019 in the U.S.
  • Virginia, in 2017, had the 17th highest rate of HIV diagnosis in the U.S. and was 13th in the country of newly reported cases. (1)
  • In 2019, the most recent year for available data, 1.2 million people had HIV in the U.S. (2)
  • Of the 1.2 million, 13-percent or 156,000 did not know they were infected and needed testing.

KNOW YOUR STATUS

  • Getting tested is the only way to know your HIV status.
  • Treatment of HIV can stop the progression of the virus that targets and damages the immune system.
  • Without treatment, HIV, in most people, will progress to AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
  • AIDS, the advanced stage of HIV, can lead to death.
  • There is no cure for HIV and AIDS.

 HOW HIV SPREADS

  • A person can contract HIV through sex and sharing needles.
  • It can be passed from person to person through semen, vaginal fluids, or infected blood.

 HIV POPULATION IMPACT

  • HIV disproportionately impacts minorities, bisexuals and men who have sex with men. (3)

*The Prince William Health District offers confidential HIV testing, counseling and education. To schedule an appointment at our Manassas or Woodbridge clinic, call  Manassas Clinic:  703-792-6300 or Woodbridge Clinic:  703-792-7300

Resources:

 (1)  Source: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/NewDX_2017.pdf

(2)  Source:  https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/library/reports/surveillance/cdc-hiv-surveillance-report-2018-updated-vol-31.pdf

(3) Source: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/data-and-trends/statistics

This Thanksgiving: How to Avoid Foodborne Illness

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To help avoid foodborne illness on Thursday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has some food safety tips. Foodborne illness is often referred to as food poisoning.

Avoid Unsafe Food Handling

  • Do not rinse a raw turkey since doing so can spread bacteria, thereby cross-contaminating other foods and surfaces. The water can splash bacteria up to three feet away.1
  • The only way to kill bacteria is to cook a raw turkey to a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees. It is essential to use a food thermometer since you cannot smell, see or feel bacteria on poultry.2
  • Food Thermometer — Temperature Test your Turkey in Three Places:
    • Thickest part of the breast
    • Innermost part of the wing
    • Innermost part of the thigh
    • Undercooked food can cause serious foodborne illness
  • Before cooking, make sure to clean and sanitize food preparation surfaces and utensils. During food preparation, wash your hands often.

Proper Handwashing

  • Proper handwashing is a big step to protecting those around your Thanksgiving table.
  • A person should scrub their hands with soap for at least 20 seconds as required to remove germs.

Have Questions on Preparing Turkey Dinner?

Talk to Food Safety Experts

  • Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). Live food safety experts are available in English and Spanish.
  • Chat live with a USDA expert at usda.gov
  • USDA Experts available by phone and live chat:
    • Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
    • Thanksgiving Day, the Meat and Poultry Hotline is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • No live chat on Thanksgiving Day

Resources:

 Sources:

1 Source: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2016/11/21/usdas-five-tips-food-safe-thanksgiving

2 Source: https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2020/11/19/dont-forget-your-thanksgiving-food-safety-steps

 

The Prince William Health District What You Should Know: Recommendation of Booster Doses for All Adults 18+

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On November 19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that all adults 18 years of age and older are now eligible to get a booster shot.

• This follows authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of boosters for all adults who completed a two-dose initial vaccine series of either Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech.

• Previously, a booster was recommended at least six months after
completion of the initial series of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine for those populations who are 65 years of age and older, those living in long-term care facilities, and those 18 years of age and up who are at increased risk due to underlying medical conditions or where they work or live.

• Now, any adult, 18 years and older, who is six months or more out from the second Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna dose can request and receive a booster dose.

• CDC continues to recommend that people aged 18 years or older who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine receive a booster dose at least two months after being vaccinated.

• With the CDC’s action, approximately 2.2 million Virginians are now eligible to receive a booster dose.

• Those who are unvaccinated remain at the highest risk of severe illness and hospitalization due to COVID-19. This population remains VDH’s top priority. Everyone five years or older is eligible to be vaccinated.

 

Community VaccinationCenter and Manassas Mall

Appointments for adolescents and adults are highly recommended.
Appointments are required for 5 to 11-year-olds.
Sign up for appointments at vase.vdh.virginia.gov for either the CVC or the Manassas Mall vaccine clinic Community Vaccination Center (CVC)

  • The Prince William CVC is located at the old Gander Mt. building, which is
    located at 14011 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192.
  • The CVC will offer vaccines for ages 5-11, by appointment only at this time.
  •  The CVC normally is open Tuesday thru Sunday from 10 am to 7:30 pm.

 

  •  Holiday Schedule Thanksgiving week
    Tuesday, November 23, CVC hours 10 am to 7:30 pm.
    Wednesday, November 24, CVC hours 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Thursday, November 25, CVC CLOSED
    Friday, November 26, CVC CLOSED
    Saturday, November 27, CVC Closed
    Sunday, November 28, CVC Closed
    Monday, November 29, CVC Closed Normally

 

Manassas Mall Clinic
• PWHD Manassas Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic and The Red Sea clinic is
located 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109

• At Manassas Mall, vaccines for 5 to 11-year-olds will be offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, by appointment only.

Mall Clinic Hours: Thanksgiving Week
• Monday, November 22: 12 pm to 4 pm (walk-ins accepted for 12 years and
older, vaccines offered: Pfizer, and Moderna). By appointment only, Pfizer 5 to 11-year-old vaccinations. The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last.

• Tuesday, November 23: 10 am to 6 pm (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). By appointment only Pfizer 5 to 11-year-old vaccinations.

• Wednesday, November 24: 8 am to 4 pm (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). By appointment only Pfizer 5 to 11-year-old vaccinations.

• Thursday, November 25: CLOSED

• Friday, November 26: 8 am to 4 pm (walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older,
vaccines offered: Pfizer, and Moderna). The Flu vaccine will be offered while
supplies last. No 5 to 11-year-old vaccinations on Fridays.

• Saturday, November 27: 9 am to 5 pm (clinic closed 12:30 pm-1:00 pm, walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered:
Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). By appointment only Pfizer 5 to 11-year-old vaccinations.

Mobile Clinic Unit
• Tuesday, November 23, from 11:30 am-5:30 pm
• Sudley Elementary School, 9744 Copeland Drive, Manassas, VA. 20109
• First, Second, Third doses, and for those eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech,
Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson Booster dose.
• COVID-19 Vaccines Pfizer (for 12 and older) Johnson and Johnson (18 and
older). Pfizer 5 to 11-year-old vaccinations offered while supplies last.
• The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last.
• No appointments are required. Walk-ins are accepted as long as supplies last.
Weather permitting.

• Thursday, November 25, No Mobile Clinic

Testing
• If you think you may have COVID-19, you can visit the VDH website to locate
COVID-19 testing sites or visit
• https://www.hhs.gov/…/community-based…/index.html
• You can reach out to your healthcare provider for COVID-19 testing. Pharmacies
offer COVID-19 testing and sell over-the-counter home testing kits.
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/…/walgreens-partnership/

Prince William Health District What You Should Know: Important Reminders To Stay Safe This Holiday Season

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As the fall and winter holidays approach, friends and extended families will be getting together across the region and traveling throughout the United States and globally. With more people spending time indoors with others as cold weather sets in, public health leaders encourage everyone to maintain their layered prevention activities, which may include:

  • Get all eligible members of your family fully vaccinated, including booster shots, if appropriate.
  • Wear a mask indoors when around those not in your household.
  • Stay home when sick.
  • Socially distance – stay six feet from others as much as possible.
  • Avoid crowded and indoor areas where distancing is not possible or where you will be in close contact with those whose vaccination status is unknown.
  • If you think you may have COVID-19 or may have been exposed, get tested and follow guidelines for isolation and quarantine.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. This will help prevent many diseases, including the seasonal flu.
  • If you are not fully vaccinated, stay away from others and get tested 3-5 days after returning home from travel.

We know from experience that the COVID-19 virus continues to threaten our community, that surges in COVID-19 and flu cases this fall and winter season are likely, and that continued use of mitigation strategies works to keep all of us safer against both viruses.

Community Vaccination Center and Manassas Mall

Appointments for adolescents and adults are highly recommended. Appointments are required for 5-11-year-olds.
Sign up for appointments at vase.vdh.virginia.gov for either the CVC or the Manassas Mall vaccine clinic

Community Vaccination Center (CVC)

• The Prince William CVC is located at the old Gander Mt. building, which is located at 14011 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192.
• The CVC will offer vaccines for ages 5-11, by appointment only at this time.
• The CVC normally is open Tuesday thru Sunday from 10 am to 7:30 pm.

Holiday Schedule Thanksgiving week

• Tuesday, November 23 – CVC hours 10 am to 7:30 pm.
• Wednesday, November 24 – CVC hours 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Thursday, November 25 – CVC CLOSED
• Friday, November 26 – CVC CLOSED
• Saturday, November 27 – CVC Closed
• Sunday, November 28 – CVC Closed
• Monday, November 29 – CVC Closed Normally

Manassas Mall Clinic

• PWHD Manassas Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic and The Red Sea clinic is located at 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
• At Manassas Mall, vaccines for 5-11-year-olds will be offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, by appointment only.

Mall Clinic Hours: Thanksgiving Week

• Monday, November 22 – 12 pm to 4 pm (walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older, vaccines offered: Pfizer and Moderna). By appointment only, Pfizer 5-11-year-old vaccinations. The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last.

• Tuesday, November 23 – 10 am to 6 pm (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). By appointment, only Pfizer 5-11-year-old vaccinations.

• Wednesday, November 24 – 8 am to 4 pm (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). By appointment, only Pfizer 5-11-year-old vaccinations.

• Thursday, November 25 – CLOSED

• Friday, November 26 – 8 am to 4 pm (walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older, vaccines offered: Pfizer and Moderna). The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last. No 5-11-year-old vaccinations on Fridays.

• Saturday, November 27 – 9 am to 5 pm (clinic closed 12:30 pm-1:00 pm, walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). By appointment, only Pfizer 5-11-year-old vaccinations.

Mobile Clinic Unit

• Tuesday, November 23, from 11:30 am-5:30 pm
• Sudley Elementary School, 9744 Copeland Drive, Manassas, VA. 20109
• First, Second, Third doses, and for those eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson Booster dose.
• COVID-19 Vaccines Pfizer (for 12 and older) Johnson and Johnson (18 and older). Pfizer 5-11-year-old vaccinations are offered while supplies last.
• The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last.
• No appointments are required. Walk-ins are accepted as long as supplies last. Weather permitting.

• Thursday, November 25, No Mobile Clinic

Testing

• If you think you may have COVID-19, you can visit the VDH website to locate COVID-19 testing sites or visit
• https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/community-based-testing-sites/index.html
• You can reach out to your healthcare provider for COVID-19 testing. Pharmacies offer COVID-19 testing and sell over-the-counter home testing kits. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-testing/walgreens-partnership/

The Prince William Health District What You Should Know: COVID-19 Vaccines are Safe and Effective

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  •  Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history.

 

  • At this time the CDC recommends everyone 12 years and older get vaccinated as soon as possible to help protect against COVID-19 and the related, potentially severe complications that can occur.

 

  • CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other federal agencies are monitoring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.

 

  • Reports of adverse events to Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) following vaccination, including deaths, do not necessarily mean that a vaccine caused a health problem.

 

  • Reports of death after COVID-19 vaccination are rare. More than 414 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the United States from December 14, 2020, through October 25, 2021. During this time, VAERS received 9,143 reports of death (0.0022%) among people who received a COVID-19 vaccine. This does not mean the death was related to the vaccine.  FDA requires healthcare providers to report any death after COVID-19 vaccination to VAERS, even if it’s unclear whether the vaccine was the cause.

 

 Community Vaccination Clinic

 Community Vaccination Center, Located at the former Gander Mountain store, 14011 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192. offering First, Second, Third, and Booster doses for the Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Vaccines are free.

To get a vaccine it is recommended that you make an appointment, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1). Assistance is available in English, Spanish, and more than 100 other languages.

CVC Clinic Hours:

 The CVC will have appointments Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Walk-ins accepted.

 

Manassas Mall Clinic

Manassas Mall vaccination site six days per week offering First, Second, Third, and Booster doses for the Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines. These doses will be offered on various days. The Mall is located at, 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109. Vaccines are free.

To get a vaccine it is recommended that you make an appointment, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1). Assistance is available in English, Spanish, and more than 100 other languages. However, walk-ins are accepted on certain days/times (see below).

 

Mall Clinic Hours:

  •  Mondays: 12 pm to 4 pm (walk-ins accepted, vaccines offered: Pfizer, and Moderna). The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last.

 

  •  Tuesdays: 11 am to 6 pm (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson)

 

  • Wednesdays: 11 am to 6 pm (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson)

 

  • Thursdays: 11 am to 6 pm (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson)

 

  • Fridays: 12 pm to 4 pm (walk-ins accepted, vaccines offered: Pfizer, and Moderna). The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last.
  • Saturdays: 9 am to 5 pm (clinic closed 12:30 pm-1:00 pm, walk-ins accepted from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson)

 

Mobile Clinic Unit

 Tuesday: November 2, from 11:30 am-5:30 pm

  • Dumfries Shopping Plaza (UMart), 17987 Dumfries, VA. 22026
  • First, Second, Third doses, and for those eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson Booster dose.
  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Pfizer (for 12 and older) Johnson and Johnson (18 and older).
  • The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last.
  • No appointments are required. Walk-ins are accepted as long as supplies last. Weather permitting.

 

  • Thursday: November 4, from 11:30 am-5:30 pm
  • Fresh World grocery, 9540 Liberia Ave., Manassas Va. 20110
  • First, Second, Third doses, and for those eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson Booster dose.
  • COVID-19 Vaccines Pfizer: (for 12 and older) Johnson and Johnson (18 and older).
  • The Flu vaccine will be offered while supplies last.
  • No appointments are required. Walk-ins are accepted as long as supplies last. Weather permitting.

 

Testing

 

 

Protection From COVID-19

  • The CDC and VDH continue to recommend wearing your mask, washing your hands, social distancing, and avoiding large crowds as additional ways to continue to protect yourself from contracting COVID-19 and its variants.

 

Community Health Programs

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Community Health Programs

George Mason University Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics

Greater Prince William Community Health Center

Healthy Families Prince William

Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinics

Northern Virginia Family Service

Plan First

Resource Guide:  Breast Health/Cancer Resources (for uninsured and insured)

Sentara Mobile Mammography Van

 

Community Health Programs, Resources & Partners

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George Mason University Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics

Greater Prince William Community Health Center

Healthy Families Prince William

Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinics

Northern Virginia Family Service

Resource Guide:  Breast Health/Cancer Resources (for uninsured and insured)

Sentara Mobile Mammography Van

 

 

PWHD Update: You Need to Know — COVID-19 Vaccine and 14-Day Rule 

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Information Update:  Prince William Health District/Multi-Jurisdictional Coordinated Communications Effort

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(January 26, 2021) 

Update: You Need to Know — COVID-19 Vaccine and 14-Day Rule 

Are you getting a COVID-19 vaccine?  Did you have a flu shot, shingles shot, or another vaccine 14-days before or after?

  Warning — Do Not Schedule other vaccines 14 Days Before or  After Your COVID-19 Vaccine:   

         

  • Due to safety concerns, the CDC recommends not taking multiple vaccines within 14 days.
  • PWHD is unable to vaccinate individuals who have received another vaccination, such as flu or shingles, within 14 days before scheduled COVID-19 vaccination.
  • PWHD recommends that patients do not schedule other vaccinations  within 14 days after receiving the       COVID-19 vaccination. *

*Patients may receive emergency vaccinations (such as rabies and tetanus) within 14 days after COVID-19 vaccination.  However, if a patient receives emergency vaccination before COVID-19 vaccination, PWHD will require the patient to wait 14 days.

PWHD COVID-19 Call Center: 703-872-7759, open 9am-4:30pm (Monday-Sunday) to assist with COVID-19 related questions and questions about vaccine waitlist registration for eligible residents.  Waitlist Http://bit.ly/PWHDwaitlist

For PWHD Updates: VDH.virginia.gov/prince-william

CDC Vaccine Information: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC