Miami VA COVID-19 Vaccination Update
Out of an abundance of caution, the Miami VA has temporarily paused administration of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine based on CDC and FDA recommendations.
The Hollywood, Deerfield and Pembroke Pines VA Clinics were scheduled to offer the Janssen vaccine this week, however due to the pause, those with appointments are being contacted to receive Moderna or be rescheduled for a later date. In addition, Saturday vaccine clinics that were scheduled to offer Janssen will now offer Moderna.
Moderna vaccine is available to all Veterans and their spouses and caregivers who want a vaccination at our William “Bill” Kling VA Clinic and Bruce W. Carter Medical Center with no appointment required.
Patients can call us at (305) 575-7000 to schedule an appointment, or walk-in to either of the locations listed above.
For the CDC/FDA press release on this pause please visit: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/joint-cdc-and-fda-statement-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine.
Why should you consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine now?
A vaccine will help protect you, other Veterans and our staff by lowering the risk of getting an infection. Vaccines will also slow the spread of the virus protecting our families, friends, and neighbors.
What else you need to know.
You will need to receive two doses of the Moderna vaccine, with the second dose scheduled 28 days after the initial dose.
After you receive the vaccine, it will still be important to continue wearing a mask in public, washing your hands, and staying at least 6 feet from others who don’t live with you until the virus is under control. It is our hope that a vaccine will help us all come through this pandemic together.
Vaccines are available for walk-ins or by appointment at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center and the William "Bill" Kling VA Clinic.
Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center
1201 NW 16th St, Miami FL 33125
Mon–Fri 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
By appointment or walk-in
William “Bill” Kling VA Clinic
9800 W Commercial Blvd, Sunrise FL 33351
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
By appointment or walk-in
The Miami VA is currently vaccinating anyone who served in the military, their spouses, and their caregivers:
- All Veterans
- Eligibility includes anyone who served in the U.S. military, including the U.S. National Guard, Reserves, or Coast Guard, as well as:
- Commissioned officers of the Regular or Reserve Corp of the Public Health Service, or
- Commissioned officers of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (or Coast and Geodetic Survey), or
- Cadets at the U.S. Military, Air Force, or Coast Guard Academy, or
- Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy
- 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.
- 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. They may also help a Veteran with tasks like shopping or transportation.
- Recipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits.
Appointment-only Vaccine clinics for enrolled Veterans are available at other Miami VA locations in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties. Appointments can be made by calling 305.575.7000 ext. 12085.
Enrolled Veterans can also use the walk-in clinics. Appointments are not required but are encouraged. All individuals eligible under the SAVES LIVES Act who are interested in getting an appointment should go to www.va.gov/covid-19-vaccine to register.
Recipients must meet CDC age requirements for vaccine administration. People receiving Moderna must return to the same site for the second dose. Please bring Photo ID.
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