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In this biweekly issue:

1. PWHD Mobile Clinic Unit (MCU) Is Back in Action!

2. Recognizing + Responding to an Opioid Overdose Emergency

3. Virginia 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
4. This Holiday Season: Protect yourself. Protect your plans.
5. Join Our Team!

The Mobile Clinic Unit (MCU) Is Back in Action!

The Prince William Health District's Mobile Clinic Unit (MCU) and Community Engagement (CE) team are currently operating out of our Health District clinics in Woodbridge and Manassas offering low to no cost updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

The Health District is excited to announce that the MCU and CE team will back out in the Greater Prince William area this December and throughout 2024. 

The MCU will be ready to visit various locations and ensure PWHD community members have access to immunization opportunities. Updates including locations and types of immunization services offered will posted on social media, and the MCU schedule on a weekly basis. 

What to Know When Scheduling & Visting:

1. You can sign-up for an appointment for available immunization services provided by the MCU in advance at vase.vdh.virginia.gov
2. If you/your child have health insurance, bring your card at the time of your appointment.
3. If you/your child are uninsured or underinsured, you can also still get an updated COVID-19 vaccine at no cost.
4. Certain charges may apply for other vaccines. 

Recognizing + Responding to an Opioid Overdose Emergency

Promptly recognizing and responding to a suspected opioid overdose emergency can mean the difference between life and death, and highlights the urgency of swift intervention.

Recognize (signs and symptoms):

• Slow or no breathing
• Pale, clammy skin or unresponsiveness 

Respond by:

• Checking for responsiveness
• Calling 911
• Administering naloxone, providing rescue breathing or CPR
• Providing aftercare

Naloxone Resources

Virginia Department of Health: Naloxone General Information

Prince William County Community Services: Opioid Response and Naloxone Education

Help is Here for You

988 is dedicated to serving all Virginians and offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be: Thoughts of suicide Mental health or substance use crises Emotional distress And other reasons to connect (46 seconds) Anyone can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

This Holiday Season:

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine: Everyone 6 months and older should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. It targets the most common circulating variants for the 2023-2024 fall/winter season.

Flu Vaccine: Flu season is in full swing! Everyone 6 months and older, with rare exception, should get the flu vaccine every year.

The flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine can be given at the same time, if eligible and timing coincides. Available at pharmacies, healthcare provider(s) or your local health department. 

VDH Information Center
1-877-VAX-IN-VA  |  1-877-829-4682  |  Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Contact the Prince William Health District 

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