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Monday, November 15, 2021

Make an Appointment for the COVID-19 Booster & Vaccine Clinic at the Community Center

 

Quick Information

The City of Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St.) is the location of a COVID-19 booster and vaccination clinic on Friday, November 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are preferred and doses will be limited for walk-ins. This clinic is provided by the Fairfax Health Department.

The clinic will primarily provide booster shots of the vaccine. 

Mix and Match
Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine to receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received and others may prefer to get a different booster. Deciding which brand to use may depend on which brand is available and an individual benefit-risk assessment. Consider talking to a healthcare provider if you have concerns about which brand of booster to take. 

Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines
For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:

  • 65 years and older
  • Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
  • Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
  • Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
For individuals who received the COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson (Janssen), a single booster shot is recommended at two months or more after receiving the initial vaccination for all persons 18 years of age and up.

COVID-19 Vaccine Types at this Clinic
In addition to boosters, the clinic will also have some first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, as well as the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Third doses of Pfizer will be available for those who are immunocompromised. There will be no Pfizer child doses available at this clinic.

Make An Appointment
Appointments are preferred and available online through this unique Alberton's link and ensure that the correct number and types of doses are available at the clinic: https://kordinator.mhealthcoach.net/vcl/1616262390028. 

Questions?
Questions about this clinic can be directed to the Fairfax County Health Department, 703-246-2411 (TTY 711).

Schedule An Appointment Now
Graphic from the CDC with the words, "Can I choose what type of COVID-19 booster shot I get" Website address is cdc.gov/coronavirus
Yes. If you’re eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot, you may choose to get the same type of vaccine you originally received, or you can get a different type. For example, if you originally received the Moderna vaccine, you can get a Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech, or J&J/Janssen booster.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/booster-vax.

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: City of Falls Church residents may make appointments for this clinic, or any Fairfax Health clinic. This past weekend Arlington County was accepting walk-ins from any jurisdiction.
  • Walgreens
  • CVS Pharmacy
  • Pediatrician Practices: Check with your child’s doctor!
  • Students at City of Falls Church Public Schools: They will have clinics soon; watch your email for details.
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The City of Falls Church is in a High Level of Transmission of COVID-19. Community members should continue to take precautions by getting vaccinated, wearing masks, staying socially distant, and staying home when sick.

Vaccine Data

The following is from the Virginia Department of Health and Fairfax Health Department.

City of Falls Church
Date Doses Administered Received At Least One Dose Fully Vaccinated Third Dose or Booster Ages 5 to 11
Nov. 15 22,895 11,192

(76.6% of population;
85.7% of adult population)		 9,648

(66% of population;
77.9% of adult population)		 2,641

(18.1% of population;
24% of adult population)		 575

(40.2%
of kids
ages 5 to 11)
Nov. 8 21,761 10,534

(72.1% of pop.;
85% of adult pop.)		 9,586

(65.6% of pop.;
77.4% of adult pop.)		 2,225

(15.2% of pop.;
20.3% of adult pop.)		 No data
Nov. 1 21,187 10,451

(71.5% of pop.;
84.2% of adult pop.)		 9,540

(65.3% of pop.;
77% of adult pop.)		 1,778

(12.2% of pop.;
16.2% of adult pop.)		 No data

Fairfax Health District
Includes the City of Falls Church, City of Fairfax, Fairfax County, and towns within the county
Date Doses Administered Received At Least One Dose Fully Vaccinated Ages 5 to 11
Nov. 15 1,708,972 855,751

(72.3% of population;
83.7% of adult population)		 762,954

(64.5% of population; 
76.4% of adult population)		 21,160

(19.8%
of kids
ages 5 to 11)
Nov. 8 1,664,892 833,789

(70.4% of pop.;
83.3% of adult pop.)		 760,125

(64.2% of pop.; 
76.2% of adult pop.)		 No data
Nov. 1 1,641,817 830,017

(70.1% of pop.;
82.9% of adult pop.)		 757,568

(64% of pop.; 
75.9% of adult pop.)		 No data

Virginia
Date Doses
Administered		 Doses Administered
Daily Average		 Received at Least One Dose Fully Vaccinated Third Dose or Booster Dose Ages 5 to 11
Nov. 15 12,126,187 39,286 6,160,750

(72.2% of population;
85.6% of adult population)		 5,442,744

(63.8% of population;
75.8% of adult population)		 903,571 89,937

(12.4%
of kids
ages 5 to 11)
Nov. 8 11,798,922 34,536 6,026,537

(70.6% of pop.;
83.8% of adult pop.)		 5,407,714

(63.4% of pop.;
75.3% of adult pop.)		 742,712 No data
Nov. 1 11,551,524 34,106 5,980,744

(70.1% of pop.;
83.2% of adult pop.)		 5,369,453

(62.9% of pop.;
74.8% of adult pop.)		 575,403 No data

Case Data

The following is from the Fairfax Health Department and the Virginia Department of Health.

City of Falls Church
Date Cases Hospitalizations Deaths # Cases per
100,000 People
Nov. 15 658 26 14 4,454.4
Nov. 8 600 23* 12 4,061.7
Nov. 1 563 24 12 3,682.6
*This data point is lower due to a data adjustment or address adjustment. VDH frequently reviews data; sometimes they discover that addresses attributed to the CIty of Falls Church are actually in Fairfax County.

Fairfax Health District
Includes the City of Falls Church, City of Fairfax, Fairfax County, and towns within the county
Date Total Cases Hospitalizations Deaths
Nov. 15 94,770 4,390 1,219
Nov. 8 93,990 4,387 1,241
Nov. 1 93,373 4,373 1,213
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COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments, Walk-In and Pop-Up Clinics
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. Appointments are required right now for the clinics at the Fairfax Government Center, Mt. Vernon Government Center, and Tysons Mall.

OPTION #3
Walk In to a Fairfax Health Clinic for Ages 12 and Older -- No Appointment Necessary
The list of clinics varies by week; check here for the complete list. Right now walk-in clinics are not open for ages 5 to 11. The clinics this week include:

City of Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church
  • Friday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna; ages 12 and older only
  • Appointment preferred; walk-in availability limited

Springfield Town Center, 6500 Springfield Mall, 1st Floor, Springfield
  • NEW TIME: Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 2:30 p.m.
  • Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna; ages 12 and older only
  • Walk-in

How to Get a Replacement COVID-19 Vaccination Card or 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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