COVID-19 Boosters Offered To All Adults In Prince William County

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — COVID-19 booster shots are now authorized for all adults in the Prince William Health District, not just those with pre-existing medical conditions.

Residents can recevive a booster dose six month after their second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can get a booster two months after their first shot.

Previously, Pfizer and Moderna boosters were recommended for anyone 65 and older, adults living in long-term care facilities, adults with underlying health conditions, or adults at higher risk for COVID-19 exposure due to their work setting.

Boosters are not currently recommended for anyone under 18. Children ages 5 and up are eligible for the two-dose Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna and J&J vaccines are limited to adults 18 and older.

The CDC recommended the boosters after scientific evaluation of safety data, vaccine effectiveness and the current state of the pandemic.

"Booster shots have demonstrated the ability to safely increase people's protection against infection and severe outcomes and are an important public health tool to strengthen our defenses against the virus as we enter the winter holidays," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said. "Based on the compelling evidence, all adults over 18 should now have equitable access to a COVID-19 booster dose."

Prince William County residents can receive their booster dose at the Community Vaccination Center at the former Gander Mountain location near the Potomac Mills mall. Normally, the site is open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday. Vaccines for children are available by appointment only.

This week, due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Community Vaccination Center will have altered hours.

• Tuesday November 23: Open from 10 am to 7:30 pm.
• Wednesday November 24: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Thursday November 25: Closed
• Friday November 26: Closed
• Saturday Novembr 27: Closed
• Sunday November 28: Closed
• Monday November 29: Closed

The Prince William Health District also operates a clinic at the Manassas Mall with the following hours and availabilities this week. Vaccines for 5 to 11-year-olds are available by appointment only.

• Monday November 22: 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.
• 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).
• 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).