H1N1 Vaccine Clinics

The Henrico County Health Department is now offering H1N1 vaccination FREE OF CHARGE to ALL Henrico residents in addition to the following priority groups: Children and Adults aged 6 months to 24 years of age Health care workers & emergency medical workers Adults aged 25 through 64 with underlying chronic health conditions (heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney disease, liver disease, metabolic disease such as diabetes, anemia and other blood disorders) People who live with or care for children less than 6 months of age. Pregnant women Vaccination is also available in participating private medical providers' offices, and in a number of pharmacies and other venues in Henrico County.  To find an H1N1 vaccination clinic near you, go to flucliniclocator.org. Upcoming Vaccination Clinics at Henrico Health Department All H1N1 vaccinations at the East Henrico and West Henrico sites are available on a walk-in basis. East Henrico H1N1 Vaccinations are available at the East Henrico Health Department, 3810 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.  The phone number for East Henrico Health Department is (804) 652-3190.  Click here for directions. West Henrico The H1N1 Vaccination Clinic schedule is listed below.  Clinics are held at the West Health Department, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, Henrico, VA.  Click here for directions.  For more information call 804-501-4151. The schedule is as follows: Mondays: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fridays: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Additional Clinics 3/15: North Henrico DMV, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Address: 9015 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. 3/17: East Henrico DMV, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Address: 5517 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231. 3/19: West Henrico DMV, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Address: 9237 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA 23229. 3/22: North Henrico DMV, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Address: 9015 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. 3/24: East Henrico DMV, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Address: 5517 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231. 3/24: Henrico Training Center, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  7701 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23294 3/26: West Henrico DMV, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Address: 9237 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA 23229. 3/27: London Towne Apartments, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Address: 5618 Eunice Dr, Richmond, VA 23228. 3/27: Fairfield Commons Mall, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Address: 4869 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA 23223.   Updated March 12 , 2010

 

Tamiflu Assistance

Henrico Health Department has a small supply of Tamiflu for those who meet the following criteria:

• Currently have symptoms of influenza-like illness, AND
• Have a prescription from a medical provider (the prescription must be for treatment of flu illness), AND
• Have NO health insurance, whether or not you have prescription coverage with the insurance, AND
• Be willing to sign a statement stating inability to afford to pay for Tamiflu at a community pharmacy.

If you meet these criteria, arrangements must be made in advance with either Health Department office.

Henrico County Health Department - West
8600 Dixon Powers Drive
Henrico, VA 23228
Phone: (804) 501-4651

Henrico Health Department - East
3810 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223
Phone: (804) 652-3190

Please be aware, this supply cannot be used for flu prevention, only for treatment of flu illness.

Links

Virginia Department of Health
VDH H1N1 FAQs
CDC's "How to Prevent the Flu"
CDC's "Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home"
CDC's "2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Questions & Answers"
Flu.gov