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Seasonal Vaccination

VA provides vaccines as authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Supply varies by facility.

Flu Vaccines 2025-2026

VA provides vaccines as authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Supply varies by facility. You can also receive your vaccines outside of VA. You can locate a vaccine site at https://www.vaccines.gov/search/. We continue to encourage all eligible individuals to get vaccinated.

To get the latest updates and sign up to stay informed about vaccines, visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-adults/index.html

Flu vaccines are available for enrolled Veterans in all clinics and Community VA Clinics.

Appointments are preferred for vaccines. Please call from 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM to schedule or ask for a vaccine at your next appointment.

Long Beach VA Vaccination Center Location and hours

  • Appointments and drop-ins welcome for flu shots
  • VA Long Beach, Building 164, 3rd Floor Conference Room 328
  • Open: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Closed: for lunch daily from 12:00 to 1:00 PM and closed on all Federal Holidays.

Who is eligible for flu shots?

  • All enrolled Veterans over Age 18
  • Standard dose vaccines are recommended for everyone age 18-64.
  • Adjuvanted vaccines are recommended for everyone age 65 and older.

COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines will be available at VA Long Beach and all VA Clinics starting Monday November 10th, 2025. Please ask your provider for a COVID-19 vaccine at your next appointment if interested. COVID-19 vaccines can only be provided during appointments and are not available on a drop-in basis.

Can Veterans get free flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the community?

Yes! Before you go, please do the following:

  1. Locate an in-network pharmacy at https://www.va.gov/find-locations/. Call for assistance if needed.
  2. Verify eligibility before using pharmacy benefits
  3. Call to make sure the pharmacy offers free vaccines to Veterans
  4. Bring billing information https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/docs/programs/OCC-Billing...
  5. Bring your Veterans ID card.

Yes, it is safe to get flu and COVID-19 shots at the same time.

Thank you for your service. We are committed to your health and safety.

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