BRHD COVID-19 Vaccination Information

The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is vaccinating everyone in Phase 1 and Phase 2.  All Virginians 16+ are now eligible to schedule a vaccine appointment.  Virginia’s goal is for all adults to have at least one COVID-19 vaccine by end of May.

Click here to schedule a vaccination appointment at any of our BRHD sites. You may use this link for either first or second doses.

After completing the form, which determines your age and location, you will be sent a link from cdc.gov to register in the VAMS system. You may then choose your appointment time at your desired location.

NOTE: We recommend you choose SMS as your preferred method of contact as it greatly expedites the receipt of the registration link to VAMS. Email preferences can take up to an hour to be received.

If you have any issues scheduling your appointment, please contact us at brhealthdistrict@gmail.com  with the subject “VAMS LINK APPT” and we will assist you.

COVID-19 Vaccine Questions?

• Call our BRHD COVID-19 Hotline @ 434-972-6261 (open M-F 8am-4:30pm)
• Call the Virginia COVID Information Call Center: 877-ASK-VDH3 (877-275-8343) (open daily from 8am-8pm).
• Sign up here to receive our newsletters with the latest COVID-19 vaccine information.
• General FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccinations can be found on the VDH website.

VaccineFinder.org helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. We encourage you to visit VaccineFinder.org to find options for getting vaccinated in BRHD.

Vaccine Allocation – Week of April 19, 2021

Pfizer 1st Dose = 2,340
Pfizer 2nd Dose = 1,170
Moderna 1st Dose = 700
Moderna 2nd Dose =1,100
Johnson & Johnson = no incoming Johnson & Johnson at this time

Upcoming Clinics (by appointment only)

At this time, all BRHD COVID-19 vaccine clinics are by appointment only. BRHD vaccine clinics for the week of April 19, 2021 will be held in the following localities:

• Tuesday 4/20/21 – Albemarle/Charlottesville
• Wednesday 4/21/21 – Albemarle/Charlottesville
• Thursday 4/22/21 – Albemarle/Charlottesville, Nelson
• Friday 4/23/21 – Albemarle/Charlottesville, Fluvanna
• Saturday 4/24/21 – Louisa, Greene, Albemarle

NOTE: Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to grant vaccination consent. Consent is required for both first and second dose doses.

BRHD COVID-19 Vaccination Updates:

• April 16, 2021 – VAMS Link, Parental Consent, and Additional Resources
• April 13, 2021 – Update on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
• April 2, 2021 – BRHD Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
• March 31, 2021 – 2nd Dose Appointment at JCPenney Vaccination Site
• March 29, 2021: Vaccines – Allocation & Distribution
• March 17, 2021: BRHD COVID-19 Update – Kmart site closing, JCPenny site opening, switch to VAMS, and new equity plans
• March 8, 2021: BRHD COVID-19 Update
• March 3, 2021: BRHD Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Announcement
• February 26, 2021: BRHD COVID-19 Vaccine Update
• February 12, 2021: BRHD COVID-19 Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Plans
• February 8, 2021: Starting 2/9/21, CVS Pharmacy will open registration for individuals in BRHD ages 65 and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the CVS Pharmacy located at 1133 5th St SW in Charlottesville, Va. Here is a message we sent on 2/8/21 to individuals 65+ who have already completed a BRHD survey to be vaccinated: https://conta.cc/2MLI5Q4
• February 5, 2021: BRHD COVID-19 vaccine update
• January 21, 2021: BRHD shares update on COVID-19 vaccination plans, vaccine shortage, and distribution to Phase 1A and 1B.
• January 15, 2021: BRHD Announces Phase 1B Plans
• January 14, 2021: Governor Northam expanded Phase 1B criteria to include individuals over age 65 and individuals aged 16-64 with certain medical conditions. BRHD will release plans for Phase 1B rollout on Friday, January 15.
• January 8, 2021: BRHD has moved to vaccinating all individuals in Phase 1A.
• January 7, 2021 BRHD Vaccination Update – New Surveys for Phase 1 B essential workers and individuals aged 75+.
• December 31, 2020 BRHD Vaccination Update – Rollout for Phase 1 A vaccine distribution underway with prioritizing EMS, Region Ten residential facility staff, and dialysis centers.
• It’s likely that COVID-19 vaccines won’t be available to the general public until summertime.
• Although some may be getting a COVID-19 vaccine now, everyone is encouraged to continue safe practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Continue to wear cloth face-coverings or masks, stay at least six feet away from others, wash your hands well and often, and avoid gatherings with anyone who is not a member of your household.
• Visit the VDH COVID-19 Vaccine Website for the latest COVID-19 Vaccination Plans and vaccine information.
• Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine? Visit the VDH FAQ website