Prince William Health District Announces Clinics for COVID-19 Vaccines

On August 23, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, will now be referred medically as Cominarty (Koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. Although the vaccine has met FDA approval for 16 and older, the vaccine continues to be available for individuals 12 through 15 years old under an emergency use authorization (EUA), and for administering of a third dose in certain immunocompromised individuals.

Below are the upcoming dates for those who are looking to get a vaccine in Prince William County:

Vaccine Clinic Manassas Mall

  • Monday, August 30, from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
  • Manassas Mall 8300 Sudley Rd., Manassas
  • First, Second, and Third doses. People who are immunocompromised may receive a third dose.
  • COVID-19 Vaccines Pfizer (for 12 and older).
  • No appointments are required. Walk-ins are accepted as long as supplies lasts.

Mobile Clinic Unit

  • Tuesday, August 31, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
  • Todos Supermarket, 13905 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Woodbridge
  • Tuesday, August 31, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
  • Americana Grocery, 14428 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Woodbridge
  • First, Second, and Third doses. People who are immunocompromised may receive a third dose.
  • COVID-19 Vaccines Pfizer (for 12 and older) Johnson and Johnson (18 and older).
  • No appointments are required. Walk-ins are accepted as long as supplies lasts. Weather permitting

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