Houston VA
Medical Center Update

News & Announcements

Houston VA has plenty of COVID vaccine and we are now vaccinating Veterans of all ages (regardless of whether they are enrolled at the VA), their spouses and caregivers, as well as CHAMPVA beneficiaries. Read more about eligibility for the vaccine.

The Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine is available this week and next week.

Thursday, April 8 and 15 we will offer Veterans, their caregivers, and their spouses the opportunity to get the Johnson and Johnson one-dose vaccine at the CBOCs below. No appointment will be necessary for getting the vaccine. Walk in anytime between 1-4 p.m. at these locations: 

Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic      
Katy VA Outpatient Clinic     
Lake Jackson VA Outpatient Clinic     
Richmond VA Outpatient Clinic     
Texas City VA Outpatient Clinic     
Tomball VA Outpatient Clinic

The Pfizer vaccine is available at our main medical center at the following locations every week for Veterans, their caregivers, and their spouses.

Monday-Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Walk-in vaccine clinic, Building 108A

Wednesday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drive thru vaccine clinic, enter through our Almeda gate and get the vaccine from the comfort of your vehicle.

Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon, Drive thru vaccine

Saturday: noon-4 p.m., Walk-in clinic main medical center Primary Care hallway on first floor

Information for all Vaccine Clinics

If you already have an appointment to get the vaccine, please keep your appointment.  

Appointments at Houston VA for the second dose of the vaccine are being held in Building 108A, just outside the main hospital entrance. 

Individuals receiving a two-dose series of vaccinations will receive an appointment for their second vaccine dose when they check in to get the first dose. If you would prefer to make an appointment to get the COVID vaccine at our main medical center during the week, call us at 713-794-8985.

Who is eligible to be vaccinated at our VA? 

• Veterans: All Veterans are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at VA.  Their age, nature of discharge and whether they are enrolled for care no longer matters.  We vaccinate anyone who served in the U.S. military, including the U.S. National Guard, Reserves, or Coast Guard.
• Spouses and Surviving Spouses of Veterans: For COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, we are including spouses of same-sex and common-law marriages. Eligibility includes a widow or widower of a Veteran. If an individual characterizes his or her relationship as spousal, he or she can receive the vaccine. No further documentation is required.
• Caregivers of a Veteran: For COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, we define a caregiver as a family member or friend who provides care to the Veteran. Caregivers may help the Veteran with personal needs like feeding, bathing, or dressing. They may also help the Veteran with tasks like shopping or transportation. A person stating that they are the caregiver of a Veteran and giving the Veteran’s name is sufficient to give him or her a vaccine.
• CHAMPVA Recipients: Recipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits, including spouses or children of permanently and totally disabled Veterans or of Veterans who have died from service-connected disabilities. Recipients must meet CDC age requirements for vaccine administration.

Thank you for choosing the VA as your healthcare provider. It is our honor and privilege to serve you.