Hampton Roads flu shot locations

Hampton Roads seasonal flu shot locations

The Centers for Disease Control recommends seasonal flu vaccinations for anyone wishing to reduce the chance of getting the flu. Groups that are particularly susceptible include:

• individuals aged 6 months to 19 years and those over the age of 50
• pregnant women
• individuals with certain chronic conditions
• people who live in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities
• health care workers
• household contacts and caregivers of children less than 6 months of age.

WAVY.com has compiled a list of flu shot locations in and around Hampton Roads.

KROGER PHARMACIES

Kroger is offering seasonal flu vaccinations at its 115 in-store pharmacies in Virginia and North Carolina.

The price is $24.95, the same as last year. Insurance plans may cover the cost, and Kroger will bill the insurer for health plans that Kroger accepts.

No appointment is necessary at Kroger pharmacies. The shots are administered by Kroger’s Certified Immunizing Pharmacists. Kroger pharmacies are open seven days a week. Pharmacy hours vary, so call your local Kroger pharmacy to check on its hours of operation.

CITY OF SUFFOLK

Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics are being held at the Suffolk Health Department, located at 135 Hall Avenue, Monday through Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. daily. Appointments are not needed during these times.

Individuals may call the Health Department to set-up Flu vaccine appointments at other times. The number to call for flu vaccine appointments or other flu-related information is 757-514-4783.

Suffolk Health Department will soon be providing information on the availability of the H1N1 vaccine.

BON SECOURS HEALTH CENTERS

On Saturday, October 3 Bon Secours Health System will hold "Drive-Through Flu Shot Day".

Where: Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, 5818 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk
              Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, 3636 High Street, Portsmouth
              Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, 150 Kingsley Lane, Norfolk
              Bon Secours Health Center at Virginia Beach, 828 Healthy Way, Virginia Beach

Times: Harbour View and DePaul: 8 a.m. - 12 noon
              Virginia Beach and Maryview: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost:    $20.00

Bon Secours will bill Medicare and patients can charge fee to credit cards.

PATIENT FIRST

Patient First's Fast Track Anytime Seasonal Flu Shot Program began September 15.

Walk into any Patient First medical center location at anytime. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday.

The cost for insured patients is the co-pay, for self pay it is $25. You must be 4-years-old or older.

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH

Walk-in flu vaccines:

• Naval Medical Center Portsmouth: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
• Boone Branch Health Clinic: 8 - 11 a.m., Mon. - Fri. & 1 - 3 p.m., Tues & Thurs.
• Oceana Branch Health Clinic: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mon., Tues, Thurs., Fri.
• Sewells Point Branch Health Clinic: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

APPOINTMENT ONLY flu vaccines (call 1-866-MIL-HLTH or 1-866-645-4584):

• TRICARE Prime Virginia Beach Nurse Clinic: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• TRICARE Prime Chesapeake Nurse Clinic: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Remember: you must make an appointment; vaccines are not available on a walk-in basis!

Special Saturday walk-in flu clinics:

Oct. 3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
NMCP Immunization Clinic, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth & Oceana Branch Clinic, NAS Oceana

Oct. 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
NMCP Immunization Clinic, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Oct. 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Boone Branch Clinic, NAB Little Creek

Nov. 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Retiree Seminar, Rockwell Gym, NAB Little Creek &

NMCP is pleased to offer the FluMist nasal-spray vaccine again to beneficiaries. Vaccination with FluMist is recommended for healthy men and non-pregnant women age 2 to 49 years. The traditional flu shot injection will be given to children age 6 months to 2 years, adults 50 years and older, pregnant women and patients with chronic medical conditions.

Beneficiaries who want to get vaccinated in town:

An authorization is not required if the vaccine is given by a TRICARE-authorized provider. The patient is recommended to ask (prior to receiving the vaccine) if the provider is TRICARE authorized. If they are not, the patient can call Healthnet Federal Services at 1-877-TRICARE to find an authorized provider.

Some pharmacies are using network Convenient Care Clinic (CCC) providers to administer the vaccines, however, patients need to check whether the CCC is TRICARE authorized and not a separate flu shot provider. If a patient goes to an urgent care facility for a flu vaccine, they may need an authorization if the facility bills it as a new patient visit and vaccine.

Contact your local health department for additional flu shot locations near you.

Or, if your an organization offering flu shots, let us know and we'll add you to our list. Email your information to wedesk@wavy.com .

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H1N1 Vaccine Distribution Sites:

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