Update: Veteran COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations
PRESS RELEASE
November 22, 2022
Roseburg , OR — Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS) encourages eligible Veterans to get their influenza and COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccinations through one of the following options:
1) NEW Eugene HCC Lobby Walk-in Clinics for enrolled Veterans, no appointment needed.
- Saturdays, October 22 and October 29, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Mondays – Thursdays beginning October 24, from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
NEW Roseburg VAMC – Drive-thru Clinic for enrolled Veterans, Building 1 Canopy – no
appointment needed.
- Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 2, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 am - 2:00 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
Sandra Kidd, Public Affairs Specialist
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