November 4, 2021
Media Contact: Norfolk Health Department Public Information Officer Megan Shearin, Megan.Shearin@vdh.virginia.gov, 757-805-7081
VDH Partners with Dollar General to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations
Chesapeake Blvd. in Norfolk, Va. location offering vaccine on three dates in November
(RICHMOND, VA.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is partnering with Dollar General stores to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at no cost at the Dollar General Store located at 3350 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk, 23513. The pilot vaccination program begins Thursday, November 4 and continues through Monday, November 22 at several stores across the Commonwealth. Additional days will be added at a later date.
The vaccination clinics are intended for individuals 12 years and older who have not received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccinations are also available for those seeking their second dose, third dose or booster shots. Pediatric Pfizer vaccines for individuals 5-11 years of age will not be available during the initial roll-out of the pilot program. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and is highly effective. The vaccine is an essential step in stopping the spread of the virus.
Dollar General will offer COVID-19 vaccinations on the following days and times.
3350 Chesapeake Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23513
- Thursday, November 4, 3-7 p.m.
- Sunday, November 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 10, noon-4 p.m.
For more information about which type of COVID-19 vaccine will be available and the days and times of the clinics, call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682). For a list of additional vaccination locations, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov. For information about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the VDH COVID-19 Vaccine webpage.
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