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Flu shots available at VA or community locations

Flu vaccines are available at no cost to eligible Veterans at all VA medical centers and more than 65,000 in-network community retail pharmacies and urgent care walk-in locations. VA encourages Veterans to get their flu shot to protect themselves, their families and the community from complications of the flu.

Availability 

Flu shots are currently available at community providers and at all VA medical centers through April 2024.

Milwaukee VA Medical Center flu vaccination 

Veterans are encouraged to receive the flu vaccine at their scheduled appointment at Milwaukee VA Medical Center. You can also schedule an appointment with your clinic to receive your vaccination. For those who already received an influenza vaccination, contact the clinic to keep your health records up to date.

The Zablocki Integrated Health Program (ZIHP) at the Milwaukee VA is designed for appointment-only outpatient visits without entering the main hospital building.

Please arrive for your appointment on time. There is no need to be any earlier than your scheduled time.

The ZIHP Clinic is located just past the South Entrance of the main hospital building. The easiest way to get to ZIHP is by using West National Avenue, entering the campus, and then using South Washington Street.

Zablocki VA asks that you leave the building as soon as your appointment is complete. This helps to provide parking for your fellow Veterans.

See a printable map of the campus or click here to learn more about ZIHP.

If you need to cancel or reschedule this appointment, or if you have questions, call 414-384-2000, ext. 49069.

Flu vaccination at Green Bay VA Clinic

Call to schedule an appointment with the Green Bay scheduling desk at . option 2. For those who already received an influenza vaccination, contact the clinic to keep your health records up to date. Reminder to bring an ID and wear loose clothing to allow access to your arm. 

Appleton VA Clinic flu vaccination by appointment

Veterans are encouraged to receive the flu vaccine at their scheduled appointment at Appleton VA Clinic. You can also schedule an appointment with your clinic to receive your vaccination. For those who already received an influenza vaccination, contact the clinic to keep your health records up to date.

Cleveland VA Clinic flu vaccination by appointment

Veterans are encouraged to receive the flu vaccine at their scheduled appointment at Cleveland VA. You can also schedule an appointment to be immunized. 

Union Grove VA Clinic flu vaccination by appointment

Veterans are encouraged to receive the flu vaccine at their scheduled appointment at Union Grove VA Clinic. You can also schedule an appointment with your clinic to receive your vaccination. For those who already received an influenza vaccination, contact the clinic to keep your health records up to date.

Find a flu shot near you

To find flu shots in the community or the nearest VA clinic, use the VA Facility Locator, and enter a ZIP code.

Note: Veterans should call ahead and confirm the location offers no-cost flu shots to Veterans through this VA benefit. 

Eligibility for flu shots at a community provider

To be eligible* for a flu shot from a community provider, Veterans must be enrolled in VA health care and have received care from either a VA provider or a member of VA’s Community Care Network within the past 24 months.

*Ineligible Veterans receiving the flu shot at a community provider will be responsible for the cost of the vaccine.

To check eligibility

  • Veterans can call 800-MyVA411 )
  • Select option 1 (for urgent care information)
  • Select option 3 (for urgent care information)
  • Select option 1 again (to check urgent care eligibility)
  • Or contact their local VA medical center.

It’s also important for Veterans to scan this community provider billing information code to a mobile device or print and bring this billing Information to the vaccine provider.

Copayments 

There is no copayment if the visit consists only of a flu vaccine. Flu vaccine-only visits don’t count toward copayments associated with using VA’s community urgent care benefit.

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