VA finger lakes healthcare System              (Bath and Canandaigua VAMC)

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Veterans, their spouses, and caregivers can now get the COVID – 19 vaccine through their local VA

VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System is now offering the COVID -19 Moderna vaccine to Veterans of all ages and their spouses and caregivers through the SAVES LIVES Act that was signed into law by President Joe Biden March 24, 2021.

The following groups of individuals are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the VA:

• All Veterans
• Spouses and surviving spouses of Veterans
• Caregivers of Veterans. For COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, we define a caregiver as a family member or friend who provides care to a Veteran. Caregivers may help a Veteran with:
  • personal needs like feeding, bathing, or dressing
  • tasks like shopping or transportation
• Recipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits

We have COVID -19 vaccine clinics at all three locations Bath, Canandaigua VA Medical Centers, and the Calkins Road VA Clinic. Check our Facebook page for dates/locations of Vaccine Clinics.

If you or your spouse or caregiver would like to receive the COVID -19 vaccine, please call the Medical Center closest to you between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm. To schedule an appointment call:

BATH: 607-664-4626

CANANDAIGUA: 585-393-7401 Option # 3

ROCHESTER Calkins Road Clinic: 585-463-2757 Option # 3

Registered Veterans can also text the word “Vaccine” to 53079 from your mobile device to get scheduled for a COVID-19 Vaccine.

To register and stay up to date visit www.va.gov/covid-19-vaccine

For more information on VA’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts, read the national news release and the VAntage Point Blog.

Thank you for your service to our country and we look forward to continuing to serve Veterans in the Greater Rochester and Southern Tier areas.