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Situation update
Friday, Nov 5, 1:57 p.m. EST
Your safety and good health are our priority. The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines is a positive turning point as we move forward together through these times. All Veterans, their spouses and caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients can now get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA facilities as a result of the SAVE LIVES Act.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for three COVID-19 vaccines.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is administered in two doses, 21 days apart.
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccineis administered in two doses, 28 days apart.
The Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is administered in a single dose.
COVID-19 Vaccination Walk-in Clinic
To receive a COVID-19 Vaccine at DC VAMC, walk in and visit Clinic A:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
To schedule, call 202-745-4342.
Pfizer BioNTech Booster: DC VAMC is also offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to Veterans, spouses and caregivers who have already received a full series of the Pfizer vaccine in January or February 2021. To schedule, call 202-745-4342. Remember to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card with you.
For safety, please remember that visitation is still limited at VA facilities. Please come alone and no children are permitted at this time.
Emergency information
Patient resources
Emergency: 911
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, select 1
24-hour nurse: 202-745-8577 or 877-328-2621
Change your appointment: 202-745-8577 or 888-553-0242
Media inquiries: 202-745-4037
National Veterans Helpline: 800-507-4571
Patient locator: Not available
Pharmacy refill: 202-745-4046 or 888-553-0242
Staff locator: Not available
Telephone care: 202-745-8247 or 202-745-8577