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Riverside Health System is proud to announce it will host several free clinics throughout the region to further promote both the High Dose (HD) and standard flu vaccination. These drive-thru and walk-up clinics will allow patients 9 and older to receive the flu vaccine.

Patients who are sick with any of the following symptoms shouldn't attend a clinic:

  • Fever (greater than 100.4)
  • New onset cough
  • Sore throat
  • Chills
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Congestion or runny nose not related to allergies

Riverside is committed to caring for the community and encourages any resident not yet vaccinated to stop by one of these clinics in order to help improve health outcomes throughout the region. Getting vaccinated before flu activity begins helps protect once flu season starts. The Flu Vaccine will take roughly two weeks to provide full protection to your immune system.

High Dose Influenza Vaccine

According to the CDC, “getting a flu vaccine is extremely important for people 65 and older because they are at a higher risk of developing serious flu complications. People 65 and older should get a higher dose or adjuvanted flu vaccine, including: Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, Flublok Quadrivalent, or Fluad Quadrivalent vaccine. These vaccines are preferred for people 65 years and older because a review of existing studies suggested that, in this age group, these vaccines are potentially more effective than standard dose unadjuvanted flu vaccines.”

Guidelines

If you are sick or show any symptoms of illness, please do not come for vaccination; seek care from your doctor.

In addition, patients who are under evaluation for COVID-19, waiting on viral test result, diagnosed with COVID-19 and not yet cleared to discontinue isolation, or have had prolonged contact with anyone with confirmed COVID-19 should also contact their physician before getting the flu vaccination. 

Schedule

New Beech Grove Baptist Church – Newport News
Drive-Thru Clinic
Wednesday, September 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
361 Beechmont Drive, Newport News, VA 23608

Eastern Shore Family Medicine – Eastern Shore
Walk-In Clinic
Wednesday, October 4, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
10085 William F. Bernart Circle,
Nassawadox, VA 23413

Riverside Wellness & Fitness Center – Newport News
Drive-Thru Clinic
Wednesday, October 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
12650 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23602

Riverside Hampton Medical Office Building – Hampton
Drive-Thru Clinic
Saturday, October 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
850 Enterprise Parkway, Hampton, VA 23666

Riverside Shore Medical Center at Metompkin – Eastern Shore
Walk-In Clinic
Wednesday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
17385 Lankford Highway, Parksley, VA 23421

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital – Gloucester
Drive-Thru Clinic
Wednesday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
7519 Hospital Drive, Gloucester, VA 23061

Williamsburg Grove Christian Outreach Center – Williamsburg
Drive-Thru Clinic
Wednesday, October 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
8800 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Riverside College of Health Careers – Newport News
Drive-Thru Clinic
Saturday, October 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
316 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601

Main Street Baptist Church – Smithfield
Drive-Thru Clinic
Wednesday, October 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
517 Main Street, Smithfield, VA 23430

Riverside Brentwood Medical Center – Newport News
Drive-Thru Clinic
Wednesday, November 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
10510 Jefferson Avenue,
Newport News, VA 23601

Riverside Charlie W. & Golden Bethune Hill Community Health Clinic –
Newport News
Drive-Thru Clinic
Wednesday, November 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
727 – 25th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

Download and complete the consent form below to bring with you!

Influenza Vaccine Consent Form 

Fight the Flu – Who should get a shot and who is at high risk?

COVID-19 and the Flu

Am I contagious and should I get a shot if I am positive for COVID-19?

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