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Flu Vaccines

This site provides up-to-date information on when and where you can receive your flu vaccine. We continue to encourage all eligible individuals to get vaccinated.

No-Cost VA Flu Shots for Eligible Veterans

Drive-up FLU Events (preferred):

(Rumford & Lincoln are unable to hold Drive-up Clinics)

Location Dates Hours Portland 10/04, 10/18 0800 - 1200 Lewiston 9/27 & 10/25 0800 - 1200 Bangor 10/04, 10/18 0800 - 1200 Calais 9/27 0800 - 1200 Presque Isle 9/27 0900 - 1200 Togus 10/04, 10/18 0800 - 1300

Outpatient visit:   

  • Will be offered during your routine Primary Care appointment.
  • Between Sept 25th and Oct 31st.  
    • Schedule a vaccine appointment by calling -7490.
    • Togus, Lewiston & Bangor are unable to hold Walk-in Clinics.
    • Walk-in Clinics availability:
Location Dates Hours Portland Friday 1300 - 1500 Rumford Friday 0900 - 1530 Lincoln Tues, Wed & Fri 1300 - 1500 Calais Friday 1300 - 1500 Presque Isle Wednesday 1300 - 1530

In Your Community:


Get a no-cost flu shot in your local community.

Eligible Veterans can choose from nearly 65,000 in-network pharmacies or urgent care locations. Flu vaccines are available September through April.

Who can get a Flu shot at a community provider?

  • 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.

How can I verify my eligibility?

  • Call 1-800-MyVA411 ).

Select option 1 (urgent care information).

Select option 3 (urgent care information).

Select option 1 (check urgent care eligibility).

The system will verify your eligibility for the community urgent care benefit, which includes the Flu vaccination.

NOTE: Family members and beneficiaries are not eligible to receive vaccinations.

Where can I get a no-cost Flu shot? 

To find a VA medical facility, in-network urgent care or retail pharmacy near you, click the link:  https://www.va.gov/find-locations and:

  • Enter the city, state or postal ZIP code for your location.
  • Choose a Facility Type from the drop-down menu.
    • Select VA health for VA medical center locations, or
    • Select Urgent Care, for “All in-network urgent care”, or
    • Select Community pharmacies (in VA’s network).
  • Click search.

  • Choose a provider.

     

What should I know before I go?

When you arrive:

  • Tell provider you’re a Veteran enrolled in VA healthcare and would like a flu shot.
  • Show your government-issued ID and the billing information.
  • For assistance call or your local VA medical facility.

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