Riverside Health System is proud to announce it will host several free clinics throughout the region in order to further promote both flu and COVID-19 vaccination. These drive-thru and walk-up clinics will allow patients 9 and older to receive the flu vaccine and those 6 months and older to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines will be offered for all primary doses as well as booster doses based on the current approved vaccination schedule.
Patients who are sick with any of the following symptoms should attend a clinic after these symptoms are resolved:
● 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
In addition, patients who are under evaluation for COVID-19, waiting on viral test results, diagnosed with COVID-19 and not yet cleared to discontinue home isolation, or have had prolonged contact with anyone with confirmed COVID-19 should contact their provider before getting flu or COVID-19 vaccinations. There will be no COVID-19 testing at these clinics, so prior confirmation is recommended before receiving either vaccination.
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. Both Covid and Flu Vaccine will take roughly two weeks to provide full protection to your immune system.
Please see below for dates and locations:
● Wednesday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Drive-Thru Clinic
Riverside Medical Offices/Newport Square
856 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard #A, Newport News
● Wednesday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Outdoor Clinic (park and walk-up)
Riverside Wellness & Fitness Center Peninsula
12650 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News
● Wednesday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Walk-In Vaccine Clinic
Eastern Shore Family Medicine
10085 William F. Bernart Circle in Nassawadox
(Moderna boosters age 18 and up; Pfizer boosters age 12 and up; other age restrictions may apply)
● Wednesday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Walk-In Vaccine Clinic
Riverside Shore Medical Center at Metompkin
17385 Lankford Highway in Parksley
(Moderna boosters age 18 and up; Pfizer boosters age 12 and up; other age restrictions may apply)
● Wednesday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Outdoor Clinic (park and walk-up)
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
7519 Hospital Dr. in Gloucester
This clinic has been rescheduled—please note the new date:
● Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Drive-Thru Clinic
Riverside Medical Office Building Hampton
850 Enterprise Parkway in Hampton
● Wednesday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Drive-Thru Clinic
Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg
1500 Commonwealth Ave. in Williamsburg
● Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Drive-Thru Clinic
Riverside Cancer Care Center (on the campus of Riverside Regional Medical Center)
12100 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News
● Wednesday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Drive-Thru Clinic
Charlie W. and Golden Bethune Hill Community Clinic Riverside
727 25th St. in Newport News
● Wednesday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Drive-Thru Clinic
Riverside Brentwood Medical Center
10510 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News
For more information on the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, visit riversideonline.com/flu.