San Antonio VA expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to all Veterans, caregivers, and spouses under SAVE LIVES Act

(San Antonio, TX) — South Texas Veterans Health Care System is providing COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone who served in the military, and their caregivers and spouses, and some other beneficiaries under the authority granted by the SAVE LIVES Act, signed by President Joe Biden on March 24, 2021.

“Since the start of the pandemic, South Texas Veterans Health Care System has been focused on vaccinating as many Veterans as possible, and we are excited to multiply our efforts thanks to the SAVE LIVES Act,” said Christopher Sandles, director of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. “As of April 12, South Texas started allowing walk-ins at the Wonderland of the Americas mall, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  

Those eligible under the SAVES LIVES Act to receive a vaccine can go to www.va.gov/covid-19-vaccine to register and stay informed on VA’s vaccine rollout process.  

Veterans, caregivers, spouses may present for a vaccination at the following location:

Wonderland of the Americas Mall (Former Stein Mart location)

4522 Fredericksburg Rd, Suite B-90, San Antonio, TX 78201

If veterans prefer to schedule an appointment, they may contact VA’s scheduling center at (210) 949-9702. 

For more information, visit https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/ or follow www.SanAntonioVAMC Facebook page.  You may also obtain more information on VA’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts, read the national news release and the VAntage Point Blog.