NORFOLK, Va. — The City of Norfolk is now offering weekly vaccination clinics to help you stay healthy this flu season.
The city’s Department of Public Health will be providing the community with essential vaccinations every Thursday – excluding the third Thursday of each month – from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. until Feb. 27, 2025.
In addition to the weekly clinics, the city is also hosting a Walk-In Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. COVID, Flu and RSV vaccinations will be available, though RSV vaccines will only be available to adults at this event.
Both the Walk-In Clinic on Saturday and the weekly clinics will happen at 830 Southampton Ave. in Norfolk. All ages are welcome, and no appointment is necessary. However, attendees are encouraged to bring ID and their insurance card. Those without insurance may be charged a $20.33 fee to cover administration costs.
“Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones against COVID-19 and the flu,” said Norfolk Department of Public Health Director Susan Girois, M.D. “We invite everyone in the community to take advantage of this convenient service and help us keep Norfolk healthy.”
According to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), COVID and Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone aged six months or older. Flu shots are recommended every year, while COVID shots are recommended anytime an updated vaccine is available, which usually is in the fall.
Some children under 8 years of age may need multiple flu shots, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems may need multiple COVID shots to protect against infection as well.
The CDC recommends RSV vaccines for the following groups:
Adults aged 75 or older
Adults ages 60-74 at an increased risk of severe RSV
A one-time dose of the RSV vaccine is also recommended for pregnant people between weeks 32 and 36, to protect their infants from infection during the first 6 months of life. Infants younger than 8 months can also receive an antibody immunization if their mother didn’t receive the vaccine while pregnant.
In many cases, vaccines can be given at the same time. If you have questions, contact your healthcare provider or your local health department.
