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VA hosting Multiple Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinics for Veterans

PRESS RELEASE

September 25, 2024

Altoona , PA — The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is hosting multiple drive-thru flu clinics throughout September and October.

Starting September 28th, the Vaccine Clinics will be held at each of the Community Based Outpatient Clinics in DuBois, Huntingdon, Johnstown, Indiana, State College, and at our main facility in Altoona. 

Already enrolled Veterans, and those enrolled in the Caregiver Support Program are encouraged to attend. Veterans who are not yet enrolled in VA healthcare can also receive a Flu Vaccine by bringing a copy of their DD214 with them to the clinics. Enrollment Specialists will also be available at the main facility to help unenrolled veterans receive the healthcare they have earned and deserve.

Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics are scheduled for:

  • DuBois                                             9/28/2024                      8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Huntington                                       9/28/2024                      8 a.m. – 12 noon.
  • Johnstown                                       9/28/2024                      8 a.m. – 12 noon.
  • Altoona                                            9/28/2024                      8 a.m. – 12 noon.
  • Indiana                                             10/5/2024                      9 a.m. – 12 noon.
  • State College                                   10/19/2024                    8 a.m. – 12 noon.

If you are a Veteran, and cannot attend one of the scheduled clinics, vaccines are being offered at Primary care appointments. Walk in hours are also available starting September 23rd every Monday and Wednesday, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon and Thursdays from Noon until 3 p.m. through October 31st, 2024.

“As one of the largest healthcare facilities in the region, we have an obligation to make sure we protect our community against the flu,” said Dr. Derek Coughenour, JEVZ VA Medical Center Director. “We know that vaccines keep our nation’s heroes, and our communities, safe from disease.”  

For more information, please call Rachel Prichard at 814-943-8164 ext. 14905 or Rachel.Prichard@va.gov.

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Rachel Prichard, Public Affairs Specialist

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