The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is gearing up for flu season. They’ll have three flu vaccine events for adults ages 18 and older in the Chesterfield Health District (CHD): Chesterfield, Colonial Heights and Powhatan.
Fernando Tirado is the local health emergency coordinator at the CHD. He works with others in nursing, environmental health, office support staff, Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, and community partners to ensure these events are successful.
“We want people to be informed and make an educated decision where their health is concerned,” Tirado said. “We’re building community resilience by empowering people to prepare for flu season.”
The Colonial Heights event is Thursday, October 10 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church at 501 Old Town Drive.
The Powhatan event is Wednesday, October 16 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at May Memorial Baptist Church at 3926 Old Buckingham Road.
The Chesterfield event is Tuesday, October 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Beulah Recreation Center at 6901 Hopkins Road.
VDH has a limited supply of the standard dose for each location so it will be first come, first served.
The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated every year. This year’s shot covers three strains of flu. You can get your flu shot at many different locations, like your doctor’s office or local clinic. Talk with your doctor about any questions or concerns. If you don’t have a regular health care provider, you can get a flu shot at a health department or pharmacy.
You call the shots!
