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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Where to Get the Child Dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Please note: The dose for children ages 5 to 11 is a smaller amount than the dose for ages 12 through adult. Make sure you schedule an appointment for the child Pfizer dose.
- Appointments with the Fairfax Health Department: As of this writing, there are hundreds of appointments available each day for the child dose at the Fairfax Government Center. City of Falls Church residents may make appointments for this clinic, or any Fairfax Health clinic.
- Walgreens
- CVS Pharmacy
- Pediatrician Practices: Check with your child’s doctor!
- Students at City of Falls Church Public Schools: They will have clinics soon for students at their schools; watch your email for details.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Can the Vaccine Cause Heart Issues in Children?
This article from The New York Times sums up the answer (emphasis ours):
So how common is myocarditis, really? And should parents be concerned about vaccinating their children?
Absolutely not, said several experts familiar with the recent studies. While the vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna do seem to be associated with an increased risk of myocarditis, the absolute risk remains very small. Most cases are mild and resolve quickly.
“If you look at an isolated risk, you could really get yourself very worked up and scared,” said Dr. Brian Feingold, an expert on heart inflammation in children at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
But Covid-19 itself, he noted, is much more apt to damage the heart permanently: “Statistically, that’s way more likely.”
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Join Today's Virtual Town Hall Meeting at Noon
Join City staff for a presentation (PDF here) and question-and-answer session today (Thursday, November 4) at Noon via MS Teams, or call in to 540-566-5466 (ID 332 104 25).
Community Input Form and Business Survey
If you live, work, or own businesses in the City, we want to hear from you! Give input on the priorities for spending federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Feedback received through this questionnaire, along with other input, will help inform City Council decisions on the best use of ARPA/SLFRF funds. This form closes on Friday, November 12 at 11:45 p.m.
Business Owner and Non-Profit Survey
City business owners and non-profits are invited to complete the Business Survey to help the Economic Development Office better understand how to support businesses through the remainder of the pandemic and as the community continues to move toward normal. The survey closes on Friday, November 12 at 11:45 p.m.
Learn More and Submit Comments
If you would like to be notified by email when these are posted, subscribe here.
To learn more about ARPA funding, the eligible project categories, and how to provide comment and suggestions, please visit our website.
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The Fairfax Health District and the City of Falls Church are in a Substantial Level of Transmission of COVID-19, down from a High Level throughout September. Community members should continue to take precautions by getting vaccinated, wearing masks, staying socially distant, and staying home when sick.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments, Walk-In and Pop-Up Clinics -- Walk-In Clinic Near the City This Week!
OPTION #1
Go to vaccines.gov or vacunas.gov
Make an appointment at pharmacies (like CVS), grocery stores (like Harris Teeter), and doctor's offices through www.vaccines.gov or vacunas.gov. You can filter results by vaccine type (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) and location.
OPTION #2
Make an Appointment through Fairfax Health Department
Register through VAMS.
OPTION #3
Walk In or Make Appointments for a Fairfax Health Clinic
The list of clinics varies by week; check here for the complete list. Some clinics are temporarily NOT walk-in; appointments are required. Notes are below. The clinics this week include:
First Baptist Church of Vienna, 450 Orchard St. NW, Vienna
- TODAY, Thursday, November 4 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Pfizer
- Walk-In
Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax
Hyland South County Government Center (Mt. Vernon District Office), 8350 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria
Tysons Mall Community Vaccination Center, 7950 Tysons Corner Center, McLean
- Pfizer for Children (ages 5 to 11) and Ages 12 through Adult; Moderna; and Johnson & Johnson
- Appointments required (vaccinate.virginia.gov or 877-829-4682 (TTY 711))
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How to Get a Replacement Vaccination Record Card or the Vaccination QR Code
If you misplaced your card, or would like a QR code for your COVID-19 vaccination record, complete this process through the Virginia Department of Health.
Please note:
- Your vaccination record will only show COVID-19 immunizations.
- If you received vaccines out of state or if a federal agency administered your vaccines, they will not show up in this self-serve portal.
- This portal is not a “vaccine passport” but serves as a way to prove you were vaccinated for COVID-19.
For additional questions, email the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS) help desk at vaccinerecord@vdh.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA.
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Where to Find Important Information
- COVID-19 Questions through the Fairfax County Health Department (the City's health department)
- City of Falls Church Information
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The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This document will be made available in alternate format upon request. Call 703-248-5003 (TTY 711).
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