Everyone in Virginia Age 12 or Older is Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine. While Goochland County has ended our weekly vaccination clinics, local and regional opportunities to get vaccinated remain. The latest opportunities are listed below.
Tune in to Virginia’s COVID-19 Town Hall on June 24 at 7 p.m. with Juan Conde at 8News. Medical leaders will answer questions about COVID-19 and how to stay safe this summer. Learn more about the town hall: www.wric.com/vaccinate-virginia/..
Email your questions before the show to news@wric.com or post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #VaccinateVirginia. This event will be live broadcast and streaming at: WRIC 8 / wric.com
Town Hall Panelists Include:
- DR. DANNY AVULA
State Vaccine Coordinator, VDH - DR. TAISON BELL
Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases and Pulmonary/Critical Care, UVA Health - RITA MCCLENNY
President, Virginia Tourism Corporation - DR. JOSE MUNOZ
Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director of Safety and Quality, VCU Health - DR. GLORIA ADDO-AYENSU
Director of Community Outreach, VDH COVID-19 Taskforce
Learn more about Virginia’s COVID-19 Vaccination Response: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/.
Vaccine Clinic Opportunities
Goochland Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic – June 24th (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
The Goochland Recreation Center and the Goochland NAACP will host a FREE Pfizer Vaccine Clinic in coordination with the Chickahominy Health District and Goochland County on Thursday, June 24th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., no appointment necessary, no insurance needed. It is open to adults and children ages 12 – 17, children will need a parent or guardian to accompany them. If you would like to secure an appointment, please call (804) 365-3240. The Goochland Recreation Center is located at 2415 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA 23063.
Local COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Dawson’s Pharmacy & Goochland Pharmacy
Locally residents can get vaccinated at Dawson’s Pharmacy or Goochland Pharmacy, both of which are located in the Courthouse Village. Appointments are required and can easily be scheduled via the phone numbers below.
| Dawson's Pharmacy |
| (804) 556-3311 |
2728 Fairground Rd
Goochland, VA 23063 |
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| Goochland Pharmacy |
| (804) 556-3607 |
1954 Sandy Hook Rd Goochland, VA 23063 |
https://www.goochlandpharmacy.com/ |
Regional and Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682) & Vaccinate.Virginia.gov
Residents can also call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682), text their Zip Code to GETVAX (438829), or visit https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/ to find COVID-19 vaccine locations. The call center is available six days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Vaccines.gov
Vaccines.gov helps you find locations that carry COVID-19 vaccines and their contact information. Because every location handles appointments differently, you will need to schedule your appointment directly with the location you choose. Grocery stores, pharmacies, doctors' offices, and medical facilities are now offering COVID-19 vaccines, some are even accepting walk-in appointments such as CVS, Wegmans, and more. To get started finding a location, visit https://www.vaccines.gov/ today.
For questions about COVID-19 or more information please visit https://www.vdh.virginia.gov, https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-faq/, and https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/chickahominy/.