Vaccines and Immunizations
Staying up to date with immunizations helps protect you from severe respiratory illness. Flu, COVID-19, and RSV infections have caused over 800,000 hospitalizations nationwide. Vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness and death. While you may still get sick if you are vaccinated, you are less likely to be hospitalized or die from these respiratory illnesses.
Latest updates: November 4, 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 ages 19 to 64 who have had a COVID-19 vaccine before
Get 1 dose of a 2024-2025 vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, or Novavax).
Guidance for adults ages 19 to 64 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 spaced at least 3 weeks apart
Guidance for adults ages 65 and older
Get 2 doses of a 2024-2025 vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, or Novavax) spaced 6 months apart.
Note: If you’ve never had a COVID-19 vaccine before and choose to get the Novavax vaccine for your first 2 doses, you should get 1 more dose of any 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 months later.
Guidance for adults with certain health conditions that weaken your immune system
If you’ve had a COVID-19 vaccine before, you should get at least 2 doses of a 2024-2025 vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, or Novavax) spaced 6 months apart. You may also be eligible to get additional doses. Ask your provider how many doses they recommend for you.
If you’ve never had a COVID-19 vaccine before, first 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
Then get 1 more dose of any 2024-2025 vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, or Novavax) 6 months later. After this, you may also be eligible to get additional doses of one of these vaccines. Ask your provider how many doses they recommend for you.
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.
Get Your Immunizations for the 2024-2025 Fall and Winter Virus Season
Flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cause most hospitalizations from respiratory illness during fall and winter seasons.
RSV Vaccines
RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. However, infants and older adults (over 60) are more likely to develop severe RSV. This can lead to hospitalization. If you are a Veteran who is 60 years and older, talk with your health care provider about whether RSV vaccination is right for you, especially if you have an underlying medical condition that may put you at higher risk for severe RSV infection.
Where Can I get Vaccinated?
- Veterans enrolled in VA health care can go to a nearest VA hospital or clinic. Call ahead (scroll down to see your local clinic’s contact phone number) or send your provider a secure message on www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/home to make sure the vaccine you want is available. All vaccines listed on this site are available at the Fargo VAMC location. Vaccines are also available during your scheduled clinic appointments Monday – Friday.
- Flu& COVID-19 and other adult VA approved vaccines are available free of charge to Veterans enrolled in VA Healthcare Services.
- For questions about eligibility, call 1-
extension 3428
- For questions about eligibility, call 1-
- To get a no-cost vaccine at a pharmacy near you, the provider or pharmacy must be part of VA’s community care network. If you receive a vaccine from a non-network provider, you may be liable for the cost of the vaccine. You are eligible to receive a no-cost flu, COVID-19 vaccine at an in-network retail pharmacy or urgent care location if:
- You are enrolled in the VA health care system, AND,
- You received care from a VA provider or an in-network community care provider within the past 24 months.
- Veterans with an existing approved community care referral are authorized to receive other adult VA approved vaccines at an in-network retail pharmacy, but a prescription is required for these immunizations (not flu or COVID-19 vaccines). These vaccines include:
- Tdap
- Zoster (Shingrix)
- Pneumococcal Pneumonia (Prevnar 20, Pneumovax 23)
- RSV
- 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)
Fargo VA Medical Center (2101 Elm St. N):
Option 2 - 2101 North Elm Street, Fargo, ND 58102
Bemidji VA Clinic (1217 Anne St.):
- 1217 Anne St. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Bismarck VA Clinic (Gateway Mall, 2700 State St, Suite F):
- 2700 State Street, Bismarck, ND 58503
North Fargo Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC) (721 1 Ave N):
- 721 1st Ave N. Fargo, ND 58102
Devils Lake VA Clinic (1031 7th St. NE):
- 1031 7th St. NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301 (3rd Floor of CHI Hospital)
Dickinson VA Clinic (766 Elks Dr., Suite 6/H):
must press "0" once connected - 766 Elks Dr., Suite 6/H
Fergus Falls (1839 North Park St.):
- 1839 N Park Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Grafton VA Clinic (1319 11th St. W):
- 1319 W 11th St. Grafton, ND 58237
Grand Forks VA Clinic (3221 32nd Ave. S, Suite 700):
- 3221 32nd Ave. S., Ste 700 Grand Forks, ND 58201
Jamestown VA Clinic (2430 20th St. SW):
- 2430 20th Street Southwest, Suite 8, Jamestown, ND 58401-620
Minot VA Clinic (3400 South Broadway St.):
- 3400 South Broadway, Minot, ND 58701
Williston VA Clinic (1542 16th St. W, Suite 300):
press "0" once connected - 1542 16th St. W, Suite 300
Eligibility
- Talk to your provider if you have questions about vaccines. For more info on the flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, visit Getting Your Immunizations for the 2024-2025 Fall and Winter Virus Season | CDC to learn more.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.