On Friday, November 26, The Virginia Department of Health confirmed a death from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. This is the first death from MIS-C reported in Virginia. The child was between 10 and 19 years old and resided in the Prince William Health District. To protect privacy and out of respect for the family, no other patient information was disclosed.
MIS-C, previously called Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, is a health condition associated with COVID-19. The first reports of this syndrome came from the United Kingdom in late April 2020. U.S. cases were first reported in New York City in early May of 2020. Virginia has reported 111 cases to date.
MIS-C may cause problems with a child’s heart, lungs, kidneys and other organs. Most children with MIS-C have an ongoing fever, plus more than one of the following: stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, skin rash, bloodshot eyes, and dizziness or lightheadedness.
Parents should go to the nearest hospital/emergency room for medical care if a child is showing any severe MIS-C warning signs such as trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest that does not go away; confusion or unusual behavior; severe abdominal pain; inability to wake or stay awake; or pale, gray or blue-colored skin, lips or nail beds, depending on skin tone.
The CDC issued a Health Advisory on May 14, 2020, about the syndrome. It is not currently known how common it may be for children to experience these symptoms. For more information on MIS-C, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/mis/.
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.
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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 11-year-old vaccinations.
Mobile Clinic Unit
• Tuesday, November 30 from 11:30 am-5:30 pm
• Americana Grocery, 14428 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Woodbridge, VA. 22191
• 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, December 2 from 11:30 am-5:30 pm
• 7-Eleven, 9166 Mathis 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). 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.
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/