Vaccines and Immunizations

Latest updates: September 9, 2024

New guidance for 2024-2025 vaccines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all adults get an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. Before you go to a VA health facility to get a COVID-19 vaccine, call to make sure the facility has the vaccine you want.

Guidance for adults who have had a COVID-19 vaccine before

Get 1 dose of a 2024-2025 vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, or Novavax). If you’re age 65 or older but you’re not moderately to severely immunocompromised, CDC no longer recommends additional vaccine doses.

Guidance for adults who have never had a COVID-19 vaccine before

If you’ve never had a COVID-19 vaccine before, choose one of these options:

Get 1 dose of the 2024-2025 Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, or
Get 2 doses of the 2024-2025 Novavax COVID-19 vaccine at least 3 weeks apart

Guidance for adults with certain health conditions that weaken your immune system

If you have had a COVID-19 vaccine before, get 1 dose of the 2024-2025 Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, or Novavax vaccine. You may also be eligible to get additional doses of one of these vaccines. Ask your provider how many doses they recommend for you.

If you’ve never had a COVID-19 vaccine before, choose one of these options:

Get 3 doses of the 2024-2025 Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, or
Get 2 doses of the 2024-2025 Novavax vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccines are available at most of our clinic locations. Our facility has Moderna (SPIKEVAX®) (2024-2025 Formulation) mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in stock and pre-scheduling is available at this time. Please contact your local VA outpatient clinic to discuss vaccine options available for you.

Flu vaccines are also available to Veterans at no-cost in your community at select in-network pharmacies.

You can search for an in-network pharmacy by going to Find VA Locations | Veterans Affairs. Bring this billing card with you when you go: OCC-Billing-Information-Card.pdf(va.gov)

Influenza (Flu) Vaccinations

Your healthcare team recommends getting the updated 2024-2025 influenza vaccine. This helps protect the health of not only yourself, but also family, fellow Veterans, newborns, and the elderly. Flu vaccines can decrease your chances of hospitalization and they are available to all eligible and enrolled Veterans at no cost.

Get Your Flu Shot Today!

Updated Flu vaccines are available free of charge to Veterans enrolled in VA Healthcare Services. For questions about eligibility, call 1- Extension 3428

Availability and Information

Flu Vaccines are available at your scheduled appointments at all of our clinics Monday - Friday.

Scroll down to see locations, dates, and times VA-enrolled Veterans can receive their free flu shot via drive-through or walk-in:

Fargo VA Medical Center (2101 Elm St. N):

Sept. 18 and 25 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via drive-through – follow the signs.
Oct. 2, 8,16, 22, 29 at 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the first-floor north entrance.
Oct. 17 and 24 at 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the first-floor Primary Care department.

North Fargo Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC) (721 1 Ave N):

Oct. 3 and 9 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. via walk-in.

Bemidji VA Clinic (1217 Anne St.):

Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via drive-through.
Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via drive-through.

Bismarck VA Clinic (Gateway Mall, 2700 State St, Suite F):

Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via drive-through.
Oct. 3 and 10 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via drive-through.

Devils Lake VA Clinic (1031 7th St. NE):

Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. via walk-in.
Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. via walk-in.

Dickinson VA Clinic (766 Elks Dr., Suite 6/H):

Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (MDT) via drive-through.
Oct. 2 and 9 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (MDT) via drive-through.

Fergus Falls (1839 North Park St.):

Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via drive-through.
Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via drive-through.

Grafton VA Clinic (1319 11th St. W):

Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. via walk-in.
Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. via walk-in.

Grand Forks VA Clinic (3221 32nd Ave. S, Suite 700):

Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. via drive-through.
Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. via drive-through.

Jamestown VA Clinic (2430 20th St. SW):

Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via drive-through.
Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via drive-through.

Minot VA Clinic (3400 South Broadway St.):

Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via drive-through.
Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. via drive-through.

Williston VA Clinic (1542 16th St. W, Suite 300):

Sept. 27 at 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (CST) via drive-through.
Oct. 4, 18 and 24 at 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (CST) via drive-through.

Flu vaccines are also available to Veterans at no-cost in your community at select in-network pharmacies.

You can search for an in-network pharmacy by going to Find VA Locations | Veterans Affairs. Bring this billing card with you when you go: OCC-Billing-Information-Card.pdf (va.gov)

Prefer to Schedule a Visit?

You can call us at 1-855-846-8154 and select option 2 to schedule an appointment for your updated flu shot. Our staff will help you find a time that’s convenient for you. You may also call your local VA outpatient clinic to discuss vaccine options.

COVID-19 Vaccines

The federal COVID-19 public health emergency ended on May 11, 2023. This means that only Veterans enrolled in VA health care are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA.

Get the latest COVID-19 Vaccine Information at the VA

We offer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Veterans at no cost. Find out how to get your COVID-19 vaccine at VA. And get the latest VA vaccine updates and answers to common questions.
Read this page to learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines protect you and how we know they’re safe. And get more information about COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Find out how to get a copy of your VA COVID-19 vaccine records through the My HealtheVet website or on your mobile device. You can also use your Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination card—or a photo of the card—as proof of vaccination.