RHHD offers COVID-19 walk-up vaccination clinics for children under 5

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As of June 18, all Virginians six months and older are eligible now to get a free COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), following the unanimous recommendations CDC of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna pediatric vaccines for the youngest of children.

The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts have officially received more child-sized doses of Moderna’s vaccine on Tuesday.

The district recommends making an appointment online ahead of time because there is little capacity.

• Children ages 6 months to 17 years may attend Pfizer events.
• Children ages 6 months to 5 years may attend Pfizer or Moderna events.
• Children ages 12 years and up may attend Moderna events.

Thursday, June 23

400 E. Cary St in Richmond from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. offering:

• Pfizer 6 months and up
• Moderna 6 months to 5 years
• Moderna 12 years and up

Tuesday, June 28

Henrico East Health Department on 1400 N Laburnum Ave from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. offering:

• Pfizer 6 months and up
• Moderna 6 months to 5 years
• Moderna 12 years and up

Wednesday, June 29

Henrico West on 8600 Dixon Powers Dr from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. offering:

• Pfizer 6 months and up
• Moderna 6 months to 5 years
• Moderna 12 years and up

Thursday, June 30

400 E. Cary St from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. offering:

• Pfizer 6 months and up
• Moderna 6 months to 5 years
• Moderna 12 years and up

To keep up with any updates on RHHD vaccination events, click/tap here. To find a vaccination event in your area, click/tap here.

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