Carl Vinson VAMC Opens Drive-Thru Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 09/15/2021 11:23 AM EDT

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The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center opened its drive-thru flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic today located near the entrance of buildings 17 and 19 on the main campus. Veterans can choose whether they want one or both vaccines in the one-stop shop clinic. The flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be taken at the same time as there are no adverse reactions between vaccines.

The drive-thru flu vaccine clinic will operate Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This clinic provides convenience to Veterans who want to get their flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine without the need to schedule an appointment or enter the facility.

“Flu season is here and we’re going to make it as easy as possible for Veterans to receive vaccines this year with our drive-thru vaccine clinic,” Jessica Hogan, Carl Vinson VAMC Vaccine Coordinator said. “Veterans drive up, present their VA identification card, and say if they want one or both of the vaccines—it’s really that easy.”

Veterans may also receive a flu/COVID-19 shot during their next scheduled primary care, specialty care, or mental health appointment. Flu and COVID-19 drive-thru vaccine clinics will be offered at the medical center’s seven community-based outpatient clinics on specific dates and notice will be provided via My HealtheVet, Facebook, and your local media outlets.

“Providing Veterans with easy access to vaccinations, especially against diseases affecting the respiratory system, is an important step in proactive healthcare,” Carl Vinson VAMC Interim Medical Center Director Ronnie Smith. “We have a remarkably innovative team that streamlines processes, such as this drive-thru vaccine clinic, which gives Veterans a chance to receive the inoculation with very little time investment.”

Veterans receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will have to pull into a designated parking are for approximately 15 minutes to be monitored for adverse reactions. Veterans receiving the flu vaccine do not have to wait and can proceed without delay.

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