Today Is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to acknowledge progress in HIV prevention and care among Black/African American people while recognizing the work still needed.

To #StopHIVTogether, we must address #HIVstigma and barriers. https://bit.ly/3r6BxM5 #NBHAAD.

Despite overall progress in reducing HIV transmission in the United States, HIV continues to affect some groups more than others due to longstanding and ingrained barriers. Black or African American (hereafter referred to as Black) people account for a higher proportion of new HIV infections, compared to other races and ethnicities. Black people accounted for 13% of the U.S. population but 40% of people with HIV in 2019, according to CDC estimates.

HIV disparities can and must end. Racism, longstanding systemic inequities, social and economic marginalization, residential segregation, unequal reach of HIV prevention and treatment, and higher levels of HIV in some communities are among the factors that have contributed to these troubling and persistent disparities.

Community Testing Center (CTC)
Walk-ins Now Accepted
Test are available for persons 3 Months and Older
To Make an appointment: https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/testingappointment
The CTC is open Saturday through Thursday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Located at 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA. 22192

Pfitzner Stadium/White Tent
CTCs are closed on Fridays to allow our lab partners to get results back. On
Fridays at noon, appointments open up for Saturday & Sunday appointments.

Community VaccinationCenter and Manassas Mall

Appointments are highly recommended, walk-ins are welcomed.
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.

• CVC hours: Monday through Saturday 8 am to 6 pm. Accepting Walk-ins.

• Visit: vase.vdh.virginia.gov

Manassas Mall Clinic

Prince William Health District at Manassas Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic (Run by Red
Sea) is located 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109

• Appointments are highly recommended, limited walk-ins accepted, while
vaccine supplies last.

• Vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer 5-11 year old
vaccinations, (including immunocompromised 3rd dose and boosters, according
to current recommendations).

Mall Clinic Hours:

 Mondays: 10 am to 6 pm (Appointments are highly recommended, limited walkins accepted while vaccines last. vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson
& Johnson. Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccinations, Immunocompromised
boosters, 16 and older boosters.

 Wednesdays: 10 am to 6 pm (Appointments are highly recommended, limited
walk-ins accepted while vaccines last. vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna and
Johnson & Johnson. Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccinations, Immunocompromised
boosters, 16 and older boosters.

• Fridays: 10 am to 6 pm (Appointments are highly recommended, limited walkins accepted, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson. Pfizer 5-11
year old vaccinations, Immunocompromised boosters, 16 and older
boosters.

• Saturdays: 9 am to 5 pm (Appointments are highly recommended, limited walkins accepted, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson. Pfizer 5-11
year old vaccinations, Immunocompromised boosters, 16 and older
boosters. Visit: vase.vdh.virginia.gov

Mobile Clinic Unit

 Tuesday February 8, from 11:30 am-6:00 pm

• Todos Supermarket Ballroom, 13905 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Woodbridge Va.
22191

• Vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, and Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccinations,
(including immunocompromised 3rd dose and boosters, according to current
recommendations) and the Flu vaccine while vaccine supplies last.

• No appointments are required. Walk-ins are accepted as long as supplies last.
Weather permitting.

• Thursday February 10, from 11:30 am-6:00 pm

• Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Rd., Manassas VA. 20110

• Vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, and Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccinations,
(including immunocompromised 3rd dose and boosters, according to current
recommendations) and the Flu vaccine while vaccine supplies last.

• No appointments are required. Walk-ins are accepted as long as supplies last.
Weather permitting.

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