| March 2021
Communication is key during times like this!
We have 2 things to share today.
1.) Vaccine available with no age restrictions
(Updated March 18) - Effective March 1, VA Connecticut Healthcare System is now offering COVID-19 vaccine to eligible enrolled veterans regardless of age. Depending on location, VA Connecticut patients will receive either the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Upcoming Clinics: Scheduled appointments at the Newington campus, 555 Willard Avenue
- Friday, March 19 from 8am-4pm
- Call 203-932-5711 ext. 5627, 7784 or 7754 to schedule an appointment.
Walk-in clinic at the West Haven Annex, 200 Edison Road/Pez Blvd. in Orange
- March 18-19 from 1 to 3:45pm
Walk-in Clinic at the West Haven Campus, 950 Campbell Avenue, Firm B, Bldg. 2, 2nd floor
- Saturday, March 20 from 10am-4pm (ARRIVE BY 2 PM)
Scheduled appointments at the West Haven campus, 950 Campbell Avenue, Firm B, Bldg. 2, 2nd floor
- Saturday, March 20 from 8am-4pm
- If you prefer to schedule an appointment, call 203-932-5711 ext. 5627, 7784 or 7754.
March 22, 23 and 25 at the West Haven Annex, 200 Edison Road/Pez Blvd. in Orange
- 8am-4pm (by appointment)
- Call 203-932-5711 ext. 5627, 7784 or 7754 to make an appointment.
- Walk-ins will be accepted from 11am-3pm
March 26 at the West Haven Annex, 200 Edison Road/Pez Blvd. in Orange
Key Information for Attendees:
- Eligible veterans (any age) must be enrolled for care with VA to receive the vaccine. Veterans can apply online at https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/.
- We are administering the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Location will determine which vaccine you receive.
- Availability is first come, first served at walk-in clinics
2.Did you know you can SECURE MESSAGES to your primary care providers? You can let them know if you have received the vaccine somewhere else. If you received the vaccine through VA CT, we have it recorded!
If you are unsure if you have a My HealtheVet account, you can call 877-327-0022 from 8a-8p M-F to check.
- If you have not set up a My HealtheVet Account yet, you can do so from the comfort of your own home by registering at www.myhealth.va.gov
- If you have an account but have a letter (B) or (A) next to your name when you log in. you are due for a free upgrade to Premium (P). If you choose to upgrade ON-LINE, Call 877.327.0022 to find out how. You can click on these links for directions as well.
or call (203) 932-5711 x5521 to upgrade via video chat.
- Many (P) Premium Account holders have used the email-type SECURE MESSAGING feature in the My HealtheVet patient portal to ask a variety of non-urgent questions.
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