AL Campus Vaccination Clinic to Run Thru Dec. 13–Boosters Available

November 30, 2021 / Uncategorized

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and its vaccinating partner Red Sea Homecare agency (RSHA) are currently offering open vaccine scheduling until Dec. 13.  NOVA is strongly encouraging everyone who is able to get vaccinated to do so. Schedule your appointment today. 

Red Sea Homecare agency is now able to administer booster shots (all manufacturers) as well (see information below). Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has said that all institutes of higher education (IHE) faculty and staff qualify for COVID-19 boosters. Further, VDH asks, if faculty or staff from IHE experience resistance from local health departments in gaining access to boosters, to please make VDH aware! Virginia Vaccine Czar Dr. Avula’s statement on vaccinations is intended to provide access to boosters for faculty and staff who want them, but there is currently no requirement for faculty or staff to obtain a booster. 

Location/Dates/Times:

  • NOVA Alexandria Campus, Fine Arts Building, Room AFA–103 (Blackbox Theatre)
  • Monday – Friday, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
  • Walk-ins Welcome Between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Saturdays – Scheduled Appointments only:  REGISTER HERE
  • The Vaccination Clinic is CLOSED on the following dates:
    • Tuesday, Nov. 2 (Election Day)
    • Thursday, Nov. 25 (Thanksgiving National Holiday)
    • Friday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving National Holiday weekend)
    • Note:  If the college is officially closed for any reason as a result of inclement weather, etc., the clinic will be cancelled.

Red Sea Booster Shots:
The CDC recommendation is now official and suggests booster shots for adults who have received a complete series at least 6 months ago and who meet the following criteria:

  • people aged 65 years and older (should receive a booster)
  • people aged 18 years and older in long-term care settings, people aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions (should receive a booster)
  • people aged 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions (may receive a booster)
  • people aged 18–64 years at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting (may receive a booster), including: 
    • First responders (healthcare workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff)
    • Education staff (teachers, support staff, daycare workers)
    • Food and agriculture workers
    • Manufacturing workers
    • Corrections workers
    • U.S. Postal Service workers
    • Public transit workers
    • Grocery store workers

 *List could be updated in the future

Students NOVA Voucher: Students may be eligible for a $250 NOVA voucher.  For more information inquire at the NOVA Alexandria Campus – Parking Office (Bisdorf Building || Room AA-189).

Boosters for all manufacturers are available. For details on the day-to-day availability of any booster, call the Alexandria Health Department at 703-746-4996. Visit the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) website to learn more about Red Sea Homecare agency.

Contact:
For more information on this announcement, please contact with AL-CO@nvcc.edu

Submitted by:
Anil Manchanda, NOVA Alexandria Campus – Director of Operations, AManchanda@nvcc.ed