Riverside Health 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 our community and encourages all residents who have not yet been vaccinated to visit one of our upcoming clinics.
Getting vaccinated before flu activity increases is an important step in protecting yourself and others. The flu vaccine takes about two weeks to fully activate in your immune system, so early vaccination is key to staying healthy throughout flu season.
Together, we can help improve health outcomes across the region.
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 health care provider.
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 health care provider before getting the flu vaccination.
Download and complete the consent form below to bring with you!
Vaccine Clinic Information:
Date: Wed 9/24/2025 Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Sherwood Shopping Center, 13771 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602
Date: Wed 10/1/2025 Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center, 12650 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23602
Date: Sat 10/4/2025 Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Riverside Hampton Medical Office Building Campus, 850 Enterprise Pkwy., Hampton, VA 23666
Date: Wed 10/8/2025 Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Coastal Church, 6686 Hickory Fork Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061
Date: Wed 10/8/2025 Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Riverside Eastern Shore Family Medicine, 10085 William F. Bernart Circle, Nassawadox, VA 23413
Date: Wed 10/15/2025 Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: RDHW Medical Office Building, 3700 Battery Blvd., Williamsburg, VA 23185
Date: Wed 10/22/2025 Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Riverside Smithfield Hospital Campus, 19339 Benn's Grant Blvd, Smithfield, VA 23430
Date: Wed 10/29/2025 Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Charlie W. and Golden Bethune Hill Community Health Clinic, 727 25th St., Newport News, VA 23607