FREE DRIVE-THROUGH FLU VACCINES FOR ENROLLED VETERANS

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FREE DRIVE-THROUGH FLU VACCINES FOR ENROLLED VETERANS

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Due to COVID-19, flu vaccines will not be available on a walk-in basis this year. However, Veterans who have a scheduled appointment with their provider (for other VA care) can receive a flu vaccine while in the clinic, at any Primary Care, Behavioral Health or Specialty Clinic. Appointments will not be made for a flu vaccine alone. Flu vaccines will be available through March 31, 2022.  

If you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19 or have been exposed within two weeks, please stay home as instructed and do not go for a flu vaccine to any location until released from quarantine.  If you think you may have COVID-19, contact your VA team.  For a list of possible symptoms of COVID-19, and mandatory precautions for the drive-through clinics, see the VA Eastern Kansas Internet site or call the Flu Information Hotline - 800-574-8387, Ext. 53243. 

Veterans should bring a VA ID card and wear clothing that allows staff to reach their upper arm.

Co-administration of COVID-19 vaccines with other vaccines:

The COVID-19 vaccine can now be co-administered with other vaccines.  Unvaccinated Veterans wishing to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine should call our Scheduling Unit at 1-800-574-8387, Ext. 54453 for assistance scheduling the vaccine in accordance with CDC guidelines.  Veterans who wish to receive both the COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine on the same day should review our drive-through flu clinic dates when booking their COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Times and locations of drive-thru flu clinics are provided below.

Topeka VA Medical Center:  2200 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66652.  Building 3 – Outside entrance, circular drive.

  • Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
  • Saturday, Oct 2, 2021 – 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
  • Saturday, Oct 16, 2021 – 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
  • Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 – 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Monday-Fridays:  Drive-thru flu shots will also be available at the same location from September 7, 2021 through October 29, 2021 from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Leavenworth VA Medical Center:  Please note the vaccines will be provided from the VA contracting building parking lot - 3450 South 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

  • Saturday, Oct 2, 2021 – 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Saturday, Oct 9, 2021 – 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Saturday, Oct 16, 2021 – 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 – 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday-Fridays:  Drive-thru flu shots will also be available at the same location from Sept. 20, 2021 through Oct. 29, 2021.   Mondays and Fridays, from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon.  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Chanute CBOC:  629 South Plummer St., Suite D, Chanute, KS 66720-1928.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 – 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Fort Scott CBOC:  902 South Horton St., Fort Scott, KS 66701-2438.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 – 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
  • Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 – 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Garnett CBOC:  421 South Maple St., Garnett, KS 66032-1334

  • Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 – 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Junction City CBOC:  1169 Southwind Drive., Junction City, KS 66441-2644.

  • Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 – 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
  • Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 – 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Lawrence CBOC:  4821 Quail Crest Place, Lawrence, KS 66047.

  • Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 – 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
  • Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 – 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Platte City CBOC:  2303 Higgins, Suite F, Platte City, MO 64079

  • Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 – 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

St. Joseph CBOC:    3302 S. Belt Hwy, Suite P, St. Joseph, MO 64503

  • Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 – 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Unable to make it to the VA Medical Center? All Veterans enrolled in VA care can also receive a free flu vaccine on a walk-in basis at any pharmacy or urgent care clinic in the VA’s Community Care Network.  Simply tell staff that you are an eligible Veteran who is enrolled in VA care and show your VA ID card.  To locate a community site, see the VA’s online Facility Locator Tool:  https://www.va.gov/find-locations/.   (The VA no longer contracts with Walgreens).  Call first to confirm vaccine availability.  

When you receive a flu vaccine at any non-VA location, please send a SECURE MESSAGE using My Health-E Vet (www.myhealth.va.gov) or CALL 1-800-574-8387, Ext. 53348, and leave your name, last 4 digits of Social Security number, and the date and location that you received the vaccine so your VA medical record can be updated. 

Detailed information is available on the VA Eastern Kansas Internet site or Flu Information Hotline – 800-574-8387, Ext. 53243.

Protect yourself and others.   Receive your free yearly flu vaccine!