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Vaccine Information

VHA recommends that Veterans stay up to date on recommended vaccinations (immunizations). Vaccines are extensively tested and monitored for safety and effectiveness. They help reduce the spread of disease and getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of severe illness.

VA Portland Health Care System is offering the 2026-2027 FLU vaccinations to Veterans, at no cost. Details are below.

PLEASE NOTE: There are no drive-thru vaccine clinics being conducted this season. The vaccine events listed below will only be offering flu shots to Veterans.

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Ways to Get Flu Vaccines for FREE 

2026 Veteran Drop-in Flu Shot Clinics flyer. No appointment needed.
Poster for Primary Care Pop-Up Flu Shot Events at various clinics, no appointment needed.
Poster: Community Veteran Stand Down Flu Clinics, September 25 - November 10, 2026.

Most Scheduled Medical Appointments  

  • Ask about available vaccine options when you schedule! 

 

Primary Care Clinics  

  • Scheduled appointments and drop-ins during the hours shown below. Wait times may vary.
  • Vaccines are available at Newport clinic for a limited time.
Clinic LocationsDrop-in HoursPortland Resident Clinic, Building 103 | Portland Women’s Health Clinic, Building 104Mon, 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.AstoriaMon-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.

Ways to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations for FREE

COVID-19 vaccines are NOT AVAILABLE at VA Portland at this time. Please check back in October. 

When available, COVID-19 vaccines will be offered at:

  • Scheduled primary care appointments, excluding our Newport clinic.
  • Some scheduled medical appointments. Please ask about available vaccine options when you schedule! 

Community Care Network (CCN) Pharmacies:

  • Costco, CVS, Fred Meyer, Rite Aid, Safeway, Walgreens, and Walmart retail pharmacies* offer FREE flu and COVID-19 vaccines to VA enrolled Veterans who have received care from VA or an in-network CCN provider in the last 24 months.
  • No referral needed, but please CALL AHEAD to see if an appointment is needed AND to confirm they have the vaccine/s you want.
    • COVID-19 and flu vaccine brands and formulations may vary by CCN pharmacy.
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*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. 

 

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Information About Adult Vaccinations 

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To decide which vaccines are right for you, look at the VA recommendation charts for Men and Women and talk to your health care team. It is not unusual for adults to need more than one vaccination at an office visit. When this occurs, VHA 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: 

To download, scan the QR code below: 

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Vaccine Resources

  • This tool will help you learn about flu and the flu vaccine (also called a flu shot), and help you think about the reasons for getting a flu shot. You’ll learn a bit about the vaccine, how it works to help you and those around you, and get answers to questions you may have.

  • 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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