Veterans and their families can get a COVID-19 vaccine from VA.

“The last thing I want to do is to contaminate my family and friends so I decided to get it. It’s a feeling of relief that I’ve done what I can do to protect myself and my family, protect the community and the country at large.  I have a group of four people who are all vaccinated and we were able to socialize for the first time. That was great; I could begin to see a return to normal. It was a good feeling.”

From free donuts to free groceries for a year, there's many perks to getting vaccinated. Scroll down to see them all!

1. Walk into a VA Medical Facility. Appointments are not needed. Find a facility near you.

2. Sign up to have your local VA contact you or send your care team a secure message on MyHealtheVet.

3. Call 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) and press 8 for more information, or press 0 to speak to an agent.

4. Search for other vaccine options at vaccines.gov, text your zip code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233

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Get more information and answers to your COVID-19 questions

Frequently Asked Questions from Veterans

Were vaccines tested on minorities in the trials?

The trials included people of all ages, genders, races, and ethnicities. About 30% of people in the U.S. trials were Asian, Black, Hispanic, or Native American. About 50% of people in the trials were older adults.  In clinical trials vaccines were effective across age, gender, racial and ethnic backgrounds. These trials showed no serious safety concerns.

Are minorities really more impacted by COVID?

Yes. According to the CDC, racial and ethnic minority groups represent 40% of the total U.S. population yet comprise nearly 60% of COVID-19 cases and 50% of COVID-19 deaths. Based on what we currently know, the evidence is clear. In addition, if you have a chronic disease like diabetes or asthma, your risk of death from COVID-19 is elevated.

Will current COVID-19 vaccines protect me against the new variants?

Experts believe—and research shows—that current vaccines offer good protection against the new COVID-19 variants. Vaccine boosters are being developed to further enhance this protection

VA minority health care professionals talk COVID-19 vaccine

Talk to your provider if you have COVID-19 questions When you get your COVID-19 vaccine, you help protect yourself—and your family, friends, and community. But COVID-19 vaccines are new. It's understandable to have questions about them. We’re here to help you get the information you need. So you can talk with your health care provider and decide what’s right for you. LEARN MORE

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COVID-19 Support

• Bright Horizons
  Now through July 4, free child care to get vaccinated and recuperate
• KinderCare
  Now through July 2, new families can reserve a free day of care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years (for each vaccine dose!) at one of over 1,500 centers nationwide
• Learning Care Group
  Now through July 4, once you’ve scheduled your vaccine appointment, call 833.459.3557 to arrange for child care on that date
• YMCA 
  Free child care for parents and caregivers during vaccination appointments, contact your closest location for details
• Lyft 
  Free rides to vaccination sites 
• Uber
  Free rides to vaccination sites 

COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives

• Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut
  You can get a free Original Glazed Doughnut at any Krispy Kreme by showing your vaccination card. As long as you've gotten at least one shot, you can get one free doughnut per day through the end of 2021. 
• United Airlines Your Shot to Fly 
  The UA Your Shot to Fly program is giving the airline's MileagePlus members a chance to win free flights for a year, or a free roundtrip flight. To be eligible, you must be a MileagePlus member and upload your vaccination card to your account by June 22. Five grand prize winners will win free flights for a year, and 30 winners will win a roundtrip flight for two. 
• Kroger Community Immunity 5 Million Dollar Giveaway
  Kroger Health is giving away $5 million, reflecting a $1 million winner each week for five weeks, as well as 50 “groceries for a year,” 10 each week for five weeks, each valued at $13,000 (which is the equivalent of $250 a week for 52 weeks). To schedule a vaccine, visit Kroger.com. To enter the giveaway and view the Official Rules, visit KrogerGiveaway.com.
• CVS Health #OneStepCloser Sweepstakes 
  Until July 10, those who've received a COVID-19 vaccine at CVS, or can prove they're registered to get vaccinated at CVS, can enter the #OneStepCloser sweepstakes to win prizes including a seven-day cruise on the Norwegian Cruise Line, VIP Super Bowl LVI tickets, VIP iHeartRadio Music Festival tickets and more. Adults age 18 and older who got vaccinated at a CVS location can enter the sweepstakes.
• 10% Off Grocery Coupon
  Get 10% off your grocery purchase by showing your COVID-19 vaccination card at Acme, Albertsons, Safeway, Pavilions, Randalls, Shaws, Star Market, United Supermarket, Vons and Jewel-Osco stores
• Target $5 Off Coupon
  Target is offering guests and team members a $5 Target coupon when they receive a CVS at Target-administered COVID-19 vaccination
• Spotify #SafeBeforeShows Sweepstakes
  Got the shot? Tell us why you’re excited for the safe return of live music using #SafeBeforeShows + #Sweepstakes and you could win tickets to a select independent regional concert venue

VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat
White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311

Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of the VA.

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.

Please remember the only secure way to ask personal questions is at https://iris.custhelp.com. 

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