VDH to Host Free Flu Vaccine Clinics in October

Richmond, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - Throughout October, the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Crater Health District is hosting free flu vaccine clinics in the Tri-Cities area and parts of Southern Virginia.

The Crater Health District serves the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, Emporia and Sussex, as well as the counties of Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George and Surry.

Five free flu vaccine clinics will be taking place across the region at the following dates and times:

• Petersburg Sports Complex (100 Ballpark Road, Petersburg) 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11
• Unity Baptist Church (4951 Mt. Sinai Road, Prince George) 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 18
• Surry Community Center (205 Enos Farm Drive, Surry) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct 24
• Millard & Florence Stith Community Center (9436 Mayes Street, Sussex) 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 25
• Golden Leaf Commons (1300 Greensville County Cir B., Greensville) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free seasonal flu vaccines will be available to anyone 3 years old or older while supplies last. A photo ID is recommended but not required. More information on the Crater Health District can be found on VDH’s website .