COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 07/08/2021 06:40 PM EDT

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U S Department of Veterans Affairs - V A Long Beach Healthcare System

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Do I still need to get a COVID-19 test before my procedures? 

  • COVID-19 testing may be required:
    • Before any procedure that is high risk for COVID-19. For example, procedures where an airborne virus could spread.
    • For some dental procedures - the dentist will let you know.
    • For both Veterans who have and have not gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.

 

I got vaccinated at VA Long Beach. My name is not listed on “California’s Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record.” 

  • To protect privacy, the VA does not release any health records.
  • Would you like your information listed? Please ask your community health care provider to share it.  

 

Can I win the “Vax for the Win” lottery if I got my COVID-19 vaccine at VA Long Beach? 

  • The VA included everyone who qualified for the lottery. Random numbers were assigned to each person to protect their privacy. If one of these random numbers wins the lottery, the State of California will send it back to the VA. The VA would then contact the winning individual.  

 

Still need a COVID-19 Vaccine?

  • WALK-IN to our vaccination center in 164 (Primary Care), 3rd floor conference room #328 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
  • Call the COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at (562) 826-5300 to make an appointment.
  • Veteran spouses or their caregivers may register online at https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/sign-up/introduction
    • OR stop by our Enrollment Office in Bldg. 126, 1st floor before heading over to the COVID Vaccine Clinic.
  • At this time, children under 18 cannot be vaccinated at VA Long Beach HCS.

 

If you still have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, we encourage you to have a conversation with your provider to see if the vaccine is right for you.