September 26, 2024
Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, RHHDpr@vdh.virginia.gov
RHHD Encourages People to Schedule Appointments to Receive 2024-2025 Flu and COVID-19 Immunizations
RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage people to prepare for respiratory virus season by scheduling flu and COVID-19 immunization appointments with their physician, a local pharmacy, or at an RHHD clinic or event.
“Vaccines remain the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu and COVID- 19,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Health Director Elaine Perry, M.D. “By getting your annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines this fall, you can make sure to be there for family gatherings and all the wonderful activities taking place around Richmond and Henrico!”
RHHD will host flu immunization events at the Regency Square Mall Wednesday, October 2, and at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center Saturday, October 5. The flu vaccine will be available to insured, underinsured, and uninsured residents free of charge at the events.
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Wednesday, October 2 |
Saturday, October 5 |
RHHD encourages people to visit rhhd.gov/connect-pc to locate primary care providers that accept private insurance, Medicaid/Medicaid, and patients without insurance. People can use vaccines.gov to search for local pharmacies offering vaccination appointments.
Virginia Vaccines for Adults (VVFA) providers offer free immunizations to adults who are uninsured or underinsured. Adults can use rhhd.gov/vfa to search for a nearby provider. Virgina Vaccines for Children (VVFC) providers offer free immunizations to children (younger than 19 years of age) who are uninsured or underinsured; Medicaid-eligible or Medicaid- enrolled; and/or American Indian or Alaska Native. Families can use rhhd.gov/vfc to search for a nearby provider.
RHHD offers COVID-19, flu, and other immunization appointments at its Henrico East, Henrico West, and Cary Street clinics. Spanish bilingual staff are available at each location. Residents can schedule appointments by calling (804) 205-3501. Visit rhhd.gov/flu for more information.
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Henrico East Clinic |
Henrico West Clinic |
Cary Street Clinic |
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