BRHD Update on Vaccines for 5-11 Year Olds |
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Beginning Saturday, November 6, 2021, the Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, following guidance from CDC and FDA. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children, and will be administered as a 2-dose series taken 3 weeks apart. The dose for children ages 5-11 is one-third of the dosage of the vaccine for older adolescents and adults.
Vaccines for 5-11 year olds will be available in BRHD at:
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Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at Seminole Square (393 Hillsdale Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901) - Vaccines are available by appointment only; no walk-ins for ages 5-11 are available. Appointments are now in the VASE+ system for people to schedule appointments starting Saturday, November 6. See below for instructions on how to make an appointment at the CVC (search here with zip code 22901).
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UVA Health Vaccination Center - UVA Health is vaccinating 5-11year-olds at the Battle Building on West Main Street in Charlottesville, by appointment. Appointments can be made through UVA MyChart or by calling 434-297-4829. This is for all community members, not just UVA patients. Learn more about UVA Health’s plans here.
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Pediatric Offices - Contact your child’s pediatrician for more information on vaccination efforts and availability.
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School-based Vaccine Clinics - BRHD is working with school administrators throughout the District to provide vaccines at school-based clinics to those most in need. Schools will be in contact with parents regarding these efforts.
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Pharmacies and Other Providers - Visit Vaccines.gov to find other providers offering COVID vaccines for 5-11 year olds.
While COVID vaccines are incredibly important, they are not the only vaccines to get. Continue reading for details on a free drive-thru flu vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 6 for anyone 2 years and older.
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Drive-Thru Flu Clinic: Saturday, November 6 |
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BRHD is hosting a free drive-through flu vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 6 from 2:00-5:00 PM at Charlottesville High School (1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901). We will have 350 flu vaccines available on a first come, first served basis. No appointment is needed and flu shots are available for anyone ages 2 years and older.
Unable to make this clinic, but still need your flu shot? Visit the BRHD website for more resources.
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BRHD Closed for Veterans Day |
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All BRHD offices and testing sites will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in observance of Veterans Day. We will resume normal operations on Friday, November 12, 2021.
Thank you to all of our Veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces!
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Each week, we introduce you to one of our Health District Heroes so you can get to know the people working to keep you safe and healthy every day. This week, meet Cindy Thompson, BRHD Communications Health Educator.
How long have you been at BRHD?
Since 2009!
What is your job?
I am part of the Communications Team at BRHD. My day-to-day work includes things like graphic design, coordinating the publication of our Vital Signs and Health Whys articles, and our internal communications. I also help each year in our annual report for the District. If you’ve seen signs at any of our testing or vaccine events, chances are they came from my printer, too!
Who are you outside of BRHD?
I love animals (sometimes more than people!). My hobbies include rescue dogs, cats, and horses, hiking, reading, painting, and traveling. Fun Fact: I'm the oldest person who works at the health department, but am still very young at heart!
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BRHD continues to host COVID PCR testing in each locality one day every week from 4:30-6:30pm. Appointments are not required, but may be made by calling the BRHD COVID Resource Hotline (434-972-6261) or self-registering on the BRHD website.
Testing Schedule:
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Mondays: Greene County Health Department
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Tuesdays: Louisa County Health Department
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Wednesdays: Fluvanna County Health Department
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Thursdays: Nelson County Health Department
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Fridays: former J.C. Penney parking lot at Fashion Square Mall in Charlottesville/Albemarle
As a reminder, a link to test results will be sent via text message to those tested at BRHD sites. This link will direct to a secure Virginia Department of Health website where results will be available for viewing and printing. While this remains the best way to get results, for those who do not have or choose not to provide text-enabled cell phone numbers or email addresses, BRHD staff will call individuals with their test results.
In addition to the above testing options, UVA Health offers free COVID-19 PCR tests in the greater Charlottesville/Albemarle area:
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Mondays: The Church of the Incarnation, 6:00-7:30pm
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Tuesdays: Mt. Zion African Baptist Church, 5:30-7:00pm.
PCR testing in partnership with Next Molecular is also available at the former J.C. Penney parking lot in Charlottesville on Wednesday and Thursdays from 2:00-6:00pm.
All tests are FREE and weather dependent. Please visit our website for the latest testing schedule as hours may be adjusted for daylight.
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Remember, vaccination is only one tool to end the pandemic.
We need to use them all in order to return to normal day-to-day activities.
Continue to wear face masks, maintain physical distance, wash hands frequently and properly, and limit indoor social gatherings.
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