Provided by Prince William County
Starting today, 12- to 15-year-olds in the Prince William Health District can get a vaccination against COVID-19 using the Pfizer vaccine.
On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) authorized the use of the Pfizer vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds. Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the use of Pfizer in this age group.
- The decision by the FDA and CDC to expand and recommend the use of the vaccine among adolescents followed an in-depth review of available safety and efficacy data.
- Currently, the other two approved COVID-19 vaccines, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, are not approved for anyone under 18.
COMMUNITY VACCINATION CENTER
The Community Vaccination Center (CVC) in Woodbridge, at the old Gander Mountain store, will start vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds with the Pfizer vaccine beginning tomorrow, Friday, May 14.
Address: Former Gander Mountain store at 14011 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge.
CVC Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday
CVC Appointment Requirements for 12- to 15-Year-Olds:
- 12- to 15-year-olds MUST have a parent or guardian with them at the CVC.
- If the adolescent is accompanied by a guardian, it has to be a legal guardian and the guardian must have proof of their guardianship.
- The parent or guardian will verbally attest for the adolescent’s age.
- Appointments are highly recommended.
- Go to vdh.virginia.gov, for Distance Range, you must enter “25-miles” and search for Vaccine Type “Pfizer.”
Additional Vaccination Appointment Resources:
- Go to virginia.gov and search for locations offering Pfizer vaccine.
- You can also call Virginia’s call center at 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682).
- The call center hours are 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. seven days a week. But will change on Monday, May 17, to 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.
- You can reach out to your child’s pediatrician or primary care provider and see if they are providing Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
