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Effective November 6, 2024, masks are required to be worn by all patients, visitors and non-staff caregivers in the following departments; Emergency Department, Outpatient Chemotherapy, Outpatient Dialysis, 5C, RRTP, CCU and Inpatient Medical Surgical Units.

Vaccine Information

VHA recommends annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans. These vaccines are safe to be given at the same time and reduce your chance of severe illness that could result in hospitalization. Vaccines are available to all eligible and enrolled Veterans at no cost. We ask that you wear a short-sleeved shirt when you go to get vaccinated.

VA Portland Health Care System is offering the 2024-2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible and enrolled Veterans. Caregivers, family members, and beneficiaries are NOT eligible.

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Ways to Get Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines for FREE 

  • Most scheduled medical appointments. Ask about vaccines when you schedule to learn about available options!

  • Drop-in at Primary Care clinics, during business hours. Please note, wait times may vary and vaccinations are not available at Lincoln City and Newport clinics.

Clinic Hours Portland Resident Clinic, Building 103 | Portland Women’s Health Clinic, Building 104 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Wed: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Vancouver | Fairview | Hillsboro | Salem | Bend | West Linn | Loren R. Kaufman VA Clinic (Dalles) Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Astoria Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Closed 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. daily) Portland VA Clinic (CRRC) Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Thu: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • Community Care Partners, such as Albertsons, Costco, CVS, Rite Aid, Safeway, Walmart & Walgreens retail pharmacies* (Details below)

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  • For help with issues at a community partner or to verify eligibility, call the CCN Pharmacy and Urgent Care support line at .
  • For details and billing information for other regions, click here.
     

*Disclaimer of Endorsement: This is a partial list of CCN partners provided as a courtesy of VA Portland Health Care System. We are not affiliated with any of these listed vendors, and as a federal agency, cannot endorse, recommend, or imply a referral. View all in-network pharmacies and urgent care providers at www.va.gov/find-locations. 

Information About Adult Vaccinations 

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Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from preventable diseases. There are routine vaccinations that everyone should stay up to date on and other vaccines that you may need based on your age, life events, job, health conditions, or if you are traveling to certain areas.  

 We recommend visiting The Adult Vaccine Quiz | CDC and discussing the results with your health care team to ensure you stay up to date on your vaccinations. It is not unusual for adults to need more than one vaccination at an office visit. When that occurs, CDC recommends getting all needed vaccines at the same visit. The most common vaccinations administered by VA Portland Health Care System are listed below.  

  • COVID-19 
  • Hepatitis A 
  • Hepatitis B 
  • Herpes Zoster (shingles) 
  • HPV (human papilloma virus) 
  • Influenza (flu) 
  • MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) 
  • Meningococcal 
  • Pneumococcal 
  • RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) 
  • Td (tetanus, diphtheria) 
  • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough) 
  • Varicella (chickenpox) 
     

 For questions or to schedule a vaccination/s appointment, please send a secure message to your Primary Care team via My HealtheVet or call option 2. 

  • Visit this site to learn about the flu, how to avoid flu, flu vaccines, treatment, and more.

  • Stay on top of COVID-19 vaccine updates and find answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

  • Recommendations for preventive services depend on your age, sex, health status, and family history. Learn more and check out the Preventive Care Recommendation Charts for men and women that list recommended screening tests and immunizations for Veterans.

  • A health resource you can trust that helps Veterans stay well and well-informed. The Veterans Health Library contains health, medication, and vaccine information sheets, educational videos, interactive workbooks, and decision aid tools.

  • Learn about vaccine basics, including how they are developed and approved, how they work, possible side effects, the diseases they prevent, and vaccination schedules for you and your family, based on age groups.

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