VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System Update

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COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE

Central Western Massachusetts VA Healthcare System to host a Veteran COVID-19

Vaccine Clinic at the Veterans Service Center, Leominster, MA

Leeds, MA — The Veteran Affairs (VA) Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in partnership with the Leominster Veterans Center will be hosting an off-site COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, March 23, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, at the Leominster Veterans Center. This clinic will be by appointment for VA Healthcare enrolled Veterans of ALL ages.

Please forward this message to any Veterans in your community who may be interested. 

Complete details for Tuesday’s clinic are below: 

Tuesday, March 23, 2021- Leominster, MA VA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Information

WHAT: VA COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic- Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be offered

WHO: Any Veterans enrolled VA Healthcare (any age)

WHERE: Veterans Center, 100 West Street, Leominster MA 01453

WHEN: Tuesday, March 23^rd from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

HOW to make an appointment: Call (413) 582-3110

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Before attending the clinic, please read the important information below:

• DO NOT SHOW UP EARLY- please arrive only 15 minutes or less early to keep social distancing and maintain parking availability
• We will be offering the Johnson & Johnson (single dose) COVID-19 Vaccine
• Veterans MUST be enrolled in VA Healthcare

If you’re not enrolled or registered in the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, please call (413) 582-3091 to see about enrollment in VA healthcare!

• No second dose required
• If you have received any other vaccine 2 weeks prior to COVID-19 vaccine or plan to 2 weeks following, you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine at this time
• If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 3 months please speak with your PCP before scheduling this appointment
• At this time, the COVID-19 vaccine is not recommended for anyone who has previously experienced an anaphylactic reaction to a vaccine

 

Continue Following Guidelines

It’s important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to help stop this pandemic as we learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work in real-world conditions. Even after vaccination, Veterans and employees should continue to:

• Wear a face covering
• Watch your distance (stay 6 feet apart)
• Wash hands frequently

Please continue to follow federal, state and local safety guidelines.

 

Important Websites and Contacts:

CDC FAQS: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html  

VA FAQS: https://www.va.gov