Milwaukee VA is continuing its COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinic today until 1:30 p.m. As of 10 a.m. this morning, the clinic has more than 300 slots remaining available and there is no waiting in line. If you are interested, 65 years old, an enrolled Veteran in our Milwaukee VA health care system, and free of any illness or symptoms of illness, then head over to the Milwaukee VA as soon as you can. The process below applies the clinic on Jan. 23 and 24.
Once you arrive on campus, you will receive a ticket from the vaccine clinic staff at the east entrance of the main hospital. The ticket will have a range of times on it based on the ticket number. At that point, if there is no waiting line to enter the clinic, then you will head in to receive the vaccine.
Out of an abundance of safety for Veterans, if there is a line, then return to your vehicle and wait until your scheduled time slot. We discourage anyone from standing outside during frigid temperatures. You will not be missed if you have a ticket and remain in a vehicle.
For the Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon, Jan. 24 clinic, it looks like snow and the football game will be a big factor. No need to worry! Travel safely and know the clinic will be here until noon and everyone can be home with their families and friends in time for the game.
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center will host additional COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 23. and 24, for enrolled veterans, 65 and older or and who receive care at the medical center or its community clinics.
The walk-in clinics will be open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. The Milwaukee VA hopes to deliver about 500 vaccinations per day. Enrollment status will be checked at the door. All veterans must wear a mask, bring identification, and be free of any cold or COVID symptoms.
No appointment is necessary, but veterans must commit to returning for a second-dose appointment within three weeks.
For more information on VA’s vaccine planning or enrollment visit “Who will get a COVID-19 vaccine first” or VA's enrollment website.
Veterans should come alone to the appointment unless they need assistance from a family member.
Valet parking is not available. Parking is available in the main parking lot and veterans will enter through the East Entrance.
This will be the final walk-in clinic for the foreseeable future. The Milwaukee VA and its clinics in Union Grove, Cleveland, Appleton and Green Bay will continue calling and scheduling veterans for vaccination appointments.
Those who already have a vaccination appointment time at the medical center or clinics should keep their scheduled time and not come to the walk-in event.
For enrollment questions, check out VA's enrollment and eligibility website or call at 888-469-6614.
Milwaukee VA Medical Center
Your health and safety remain our top priority. Please know that our nurses are always available 24 hours a day to speak with you about any health concerns. To reach them, please call 1-888-469-6614.
Additional resources:
VA COVID-19 Vaccine Website:
https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Website:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
To subscribe to Milwaukee VA Medical Center alerts:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/subscriber/qualify?category_id=USVHA_C68&commit.x=37&commit.y=20
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