Update: Veteran COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations November 7, 2022

1) Roseburg VA Medical Center – Drive-thru Clinic for enrolled Veterans, Building 1 Canopy – no appointment needed. Tuesday, November 8, and Wednesday, November 9, 2022, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Eugene VA Health Care Center - Lobby Walk-in Clinics for enrolled Veterans, no appointment needed. Mondays – Thursdays through November 10, 2022, from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

2) RVAHCS (all sites) during a scheduled Primary Care appointment.

3) Access in the Community:

Influenza vaccine at an eligible Community Care Network location (CCN) using the following directions: No-cost VA flu shots for eligible Veterans - VA News or call 1-800-232-0233.

Ensure necessary billing information is printed out or available on a mobile device to ensure the non-VA flu shot provider has the information needed to submit the claim properly. RVAHCS sites are located in Regions 4 and 5: Optum and TriWest Billing Information (va.gov).

COVID-19 Vaccines: Find a location here Vaccines.gov - Find COVID‑19 vaccine locations near you or call 1-800-232-0233.

The updated COVID-19 bivalent boosters protect against both the original virus strain and the Omicron variant. An updated booster will protect you even more against COVID-19. More information about COVID-19 booster vaccines can be found here: COVID-19 Booster Shots | Veterans Affairs (va.gov).

Eligible Veterans are encouraged to get both their flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster at the same appointment. For any questions, ask your healthcare provider.

Vaccines offered at RVAHCS to all eligible Veterans:

Influenza:
Fluad: recommended for Veterans 65 years and older
Afluria: recommended for Veterans under 65 years old

COVID-19:
Moderna bivalent booster, eligible after a minimum of two months from previously receiving a monovalent primary series or booster
Moderna monovalent primary series

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