NORFOLK — FEMA, along with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the Virginia Department of Health, the Virginia Beach Public Schools (VBPS), as well as the Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS), are partnering to provide opportunities for young adults 12+ to receive their Pfizer vaccine onsite at eleven Virginia Beach High Schools and three Portsmouth High Schools.
May 18-20, Portsmouth Public Schools will hold vaccine events to allow students, freshmen through seniors, to receive their 1st dose of the Pfizer vaccine at their home schools. The three schools participating in the event are I.C. Norcom, Woodrow Wilson, and Churchland High Schools. For more information on school clinic locations, dates, times, and the required consent form that must be completed, signed, and returned to each child’s school, please visit ppsk12.us.
May 18-21, Virginia Beach Public Schools will hold vaccine events to allow students, freshmen through seniors, to receive their 1st dose of the Pfizer vaccine at their home schools. The eleven schools participating in the event are Bayside, Cox, First Colonial, Green Run, Kellam, Kempsville, Landstown, Ocean Lakes, Princess Anne, Salem, as well as Tallwood High School. For more information on school clinic locations, dates, times, and the required consent form that must be completed, signed, and returned to each child’s school, please visit vbschools.com.
In addition to the vaccine event next week, vaccines are still available at the FEMA-supported Military Circle Mall through May 22:
Vaccines Available at Military Circle Mall, Open Daily (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.) through May 22:
Single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine (18+)
1st Doses of Pfizer (12+)
2nd Doses of Pfizer
Walk-ins are welcome (those interested in getting vaccinated must bring a valid ID or any document that provides proof of name).
Reasonable accommodation for people with access and functional needs is available as well as information and onsite interpretation in a variety of languages, including American Sign Language.
For information on all available clinics visit https://vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 1-877-829-4682.
For more on the ongoing vaccination efforts in Virginia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4512 or vaemergency.gov.
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