• Talk to your child before vaccination about what to expect.
• It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects.
• Tell the doctor or nurse about any allergies your child may have.
• To prevent fainting and injuries related to fainting, your child should be seated or lying down during vaccination for 15 minutes after the vaccine is given.
• After your child’s COVID-19 vaccination, you will be asked to stay for 15–30 minutes so your child can be observed in case they have a severe allergic reaction and need immediate treatment.
Your child may have some side effects, which are normal signs that their body is building protection.
• On the arm where your child got the shot:
o Pain
o Redness
o Swelling
• Throughout the rest of the body:
o Tiredness
o Headache
o Muscle Pain
o Chills
o Fever
o Nausea
Ask your child’s healthcare provider for advice on using a non-aspirin pain reliever and other steps you can take at home after your child gets vaccinated. In general, aspirin is not recommended for use in children and adolescents less than 18 years of age. Placing a cool, damp cloth on the injection site can help with discomfort.
Community Vaccination Center and Manassas Mall Clinic
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 is open Tuesday thru Sunday from 10 am to 7:30 pm.
Manassas Mall Clinic
• PWHD Manassas Mall COVID-19 vaccine 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:
• Mondays: 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.
• Tuesdays: 11 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.
• Wednesdays: 11 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.
• Thursdays: 11 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.
• Fridays: 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.
• Saturdays: 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 16, from 11:30 am-5:30 pm
• UMart Grocery Store, Dumfries Shopping Plaza, 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). 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: November 18, 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.
• 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 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
• 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/