COVID-19 vaccination and testing events and information

ALL Virginians 5 and older are eligible for the COVID19 vaccine. Numerous COVID-19 vaccines are available in Virginia and numerous organizations are clearly presenting information about how to get the protection. Find a provider near you and make a vaccination appointment at vaccinate.virginia.gov or by calling 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682). You can learn more at the Richmond City/Henrico Virginia Department of Health District: vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city

Richmond City Health District is running COVID-19 testing events. And they also sharing some of our supply with community orgs.

FREE COVID-19 TESTING* PRUEBAS COVID-19 GRATIS. January 18th/18 de enero
Fulton NRC, 1519 Williamsburg Rd, Richmond, VA 23231 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Drive-up event. Appointment ONLY – To Register visit: http://bit.ly/jan18fultonNRC

Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Events. Last Updated: Monday, January 17, 2021. To view more COVID-19 Walk-Up Vaccination Events go to: http://bit.ly/3kpKUVm

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⭐️ To register for a COVID-19 Vaccine, go to Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Response page. Virginia has a COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration System. You can go to vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA to pre-register for the vaccine and get clear, updated information. Language translation available TTY users dial 7-1-1. For more information visit : https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/

Vaccination Information for Virginians

Find your eligibility phase in English and Spanish.
Frequently asked questions for Virginia’s vaccine plan.
Information for the general public, health care professionals, and the media.
Call the VDH hotline 877-ASK-VDH3 (877-275-8343). Language translation services available.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta llámenos al 877-275-8343.

There are multiple umbrella websites where you can find out where vaccines are being distributed and how to register.

•The Center for Disease Control has an information page about the vaccines in general.

•The Center for Disease Control CDC Vaccine finder provides overall information about how to get the vaccine no matter where you are: https://vaccinefinder.org/

•National Public Radio has a webpage that explains How To Sign Up For A COVID-19 Vaccine In Your State

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You can make a difference in many people’s lives by becoming a Virginia Medical Reserve Corps volunteer at COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Volunteers often get vaccines.

Virginia Medical Reserve Corps units are actively engaged in the COVID-19 response efforts and are needed at vaccination clinics. All types of volunteers are needed to assist in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 by supporting infection prevention strategies. Whether you are a retiree or a student, APPLY TODAY.

⭐️ For a lively and informative current discussion on how to navigate vaccine sites and protocols, check out the advice from Facebook group RVA Vaccination Hunters.

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