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Upcoming Back to School Events
Get a head start on the 2026-27 school year! We are hosting Back to School Vaccination Clinics for rising Kindergarten through 12th grade students across BRHD. Clinics will provide Dtap, Tdap, HPV, HepB, HepA, MMR, Varicella, Polio, and Meningococcal vaccines. These clinics are walk-in only, no appointments needed!
Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department
Fluvanna County Health Department
Greene County Health Department
Louisa County Health Department
Vaccines will be given on a first come, first served basis with supplies limited by availability. Minors must be accompanied by an adult ages 18+. Please bring a copy of your child’s insurance or Medicaid card if applicable and immunization record. Uninsured kids are welcome and may be eligible for reduced cost vaccines!
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May 1 is Heat Stroke Prevention Day
May 1st is National Heat Stroke Prevention Day! Beat heat-related illnesses with these tried-and-true tips:
- Drink water
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Avoid sugary beverages
Wear appropriate clothing
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Remember the 3 Ls → lightweight, light-colored, & loose-fitting
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Stay indoors in air-conditioned environment when possible
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Don’t have AC at home? Visit public places like malls and libraries- even just a couple hours with AC can help your body stay cooler when you’re back in the heat
Plan outdoor activities carefully
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Stick to shady areas
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Limit activities to early morning or later evening when temperatures are lowest
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Wear >30 SPF sunscreen and reapply regularly
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Cut down on exercise → exertion may increase your risk of heat-related illness
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If you start feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or short of breath, STOP all activity
Do NOT leave children or pets in cars
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Even cracking the windows isn’t enough to prevent heat exhaustion or stroke
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What are vital records?
Vital records are official documents that record important life events. These include births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. These records help prove who you are and document important moments in your life. People often need them to apply for a passport, enroll in school, get benefits, or handle legal matters.
Who keeps vital records in Virginia?
The Virginia Department of Health keeps birth, death, marriage, and divorce records for events that happen in Virginia. Many local health departments can give you certified copies. Some records can also be requested at certain Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customer service centers.
Who can get a copy of a vital record?
Virginia law protects these records to keep personal information private. Certified copies can be given to:
- The person named on the record
- Immediate family members (parent, current spouse, child, sibling, or grandparent)
- A legal guardian with custody paper
Extended family members like aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws cannot get copies unless they have legal permission.
How much does a vital record cost?
- $12.00 for a certified copy or search of a record
- Payment options may include cash, check, money order, or credit card depending on the location
For more information visit:
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/
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To read past publications, visit the BRHD Health Whys webpage.
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May 14 – BRHD closed for staff training and development
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May 22 – BRHD opening late at 1:30 PM
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May 25 – BRHD closed for Memorial Day
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Monthly Rapid REVIVE! Naloxone Trainings
Free trainings and dispensing of Naloxone nasal spray used to treat suspected opioid overdoses. All are welcome. Visit the Harm Reduction webpage for more information.
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2nd Tuesday of the month: May 12 from 3 to 4 PM at the Greene County Health Department (50 Stanard St., Stanardsville, VA)
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3rd Monday of the month: May 18 from 3 to 4 PM at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA)
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3rd Wednesday of the month: May 20 from 1 to 3 PM at the Nelson County Health Department (1645 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Arrington, VA) and from 3 to 4 PM at the Louisa County Health Department (101 Woolfolk Ave. Suite 202, Louisa, VA)
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4th Wednesday of the month: May 27 from 1 to 3 PM at the Fluvanna County Health Department (132 Main St., Palmyra, VA)
Monthly Test & Go Event
Free walk-in STI testing on a first come, first served basis until we reach capacity. No insurance needed. Call 434-972-6269 for more information.
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3rd Tuesday of the month: May 19 from 4:30 to 6 PM at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA)
Monthly Community Health Worker (CHW) Office Hours
Walk-in one-on-one sessions hosted in Albemarle County. All are welcome. Visit the Community Health Worker webpage for more information or call 434-270-3216.
- Every Thursday of the month: May 7, 21, & 28 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Yancey Community Health Center (7625 Porters Rd., Esmont, VA)
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