COVID-19 Vaccine
We have both the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent booster doses for protection against COVID-19. The booster dose is bivalent, meaning that it contains the mRNA vaccine for the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and the mRNA vaccine for another strain. In this case, it is the omicron strain, specifically targeting a part that is found in both the recent BA.4 and BA.5 variants. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED and WALK-INS ARE NOT AVAILABLE at this time due to the limited allocation of vaccine that we have received. Please continue below to schedule an appointment.
Vaccine Scheduler
Appointments are currently AVAILABLE.
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED to receive a COVID-19 bivalent booster dose. Please click the block box below to be redirected to the vaccine scheduler.
HAWTHORNE AT LEESBURG
FLU & COVID BOOSTER CLINIC
Click the link below to sign up for a flu shot or COVID booster during the clinics taking place at Hawthorne on October 6th and October 20th.

Pfizer and moderna vaccines
How do mRNA vaccines work?
Conventional vaccines like influenza, shingles, and pneumonia vaccines usually contain either an inactivated portion of a virus, a live viral vector, a protein subunit, or a virus-like particle. These are all considered antigens, which are recognized by the body as an infectious agent. By doing so, these vaccines stimulate the body’s immune system to fight the infectious agent and be ready to provide a more rapid response if exposed to it again in the future.
Unlike normal vaccines, an mRNA vaccine works by using your body’s existing machinery: the cell’s processes of making DNA, RNA, and eventually proteins! Rather than injecting a protein into the body, the vaccine inserts a messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence (the genetic sequence that contains directions for what molecules to build) which is coded to produce only a fragment of the disease-specific antigen for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Once produced within the body, the antigen will be recognized by your immune system, preparing it to fight the real virus if it is exposed to it in the future, without causing the actual disease. The body does this by making their own proteins, called antibodies, that can neutralize the antigen and the real virus if you ever get infected. Your body will also make memory cells that can produce antibodies at a much faster rate during future exposures.
Each person will require two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Two doses allows your body the chance to produce more immune-system barriers against the virus.
Need COVID TESTING?
COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing
We have rapid antigen testing available with results in 15 minutes. No appointments necessary. $100