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Esmont flu clinic opens after school on November 5

Albemarle County residents ages three and older can get a flu shot at the Yancey Community Health Center in Esmont on Thursday, November 5.

By The Virginian News · Published November 4, 2026

Albemarle County residents ages three and older can get a flu shot at the Yancey Community Health Center in Esmont on Thursday, November 5. The Blue Ridge Health District lists clinic hours of 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 7625 Porters Road.

The district asks residents with insurance to bring their information and specifically welcomes uninsured children. An adult age 18 or older must accompany minors. The clinic lists high-dose shots for people 65 and older.

The afternoon clinic has different hours from the center’s Thursday community health office hours, which run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents with questions about the vaccination session can reach the center at 434-270-3216.

Blue Ridge Health District

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