North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System Expands Offering of COVID-19 Booster Shots

Dear Veterans,

Effective Immediately, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is offering Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines boosters under Emergency Use Authorization. This decision follows the FDA authorization and CDC recommendation. While the initial series of vaccines remain highly effective in reducing the likelihood of infection and preventing severe illness, hospitalization, or death among those infected, the purpose of this booster shot is to “boost” antibody protection when it has decreased over time. (The J&J COVID-19 Vaccine booster will not be available until after November 3, 2021). 

All vaccines available are highly effective in preventing severe disease and death from COVID-19, including from the most prevalent variants in the United States. 

For individuals who received a Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at least 6 months after their initial series:

• 65 years and older
• Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
• Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
• Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

For individuals who received a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine, booster shots are recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated at least 2 months ago. 

Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received and others, may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots. 

VA will offer booster vaccines to Veterans receiving care at VA and VA employees, and all other Veterans, spouses, caregivers and CHAMPVA recipients under the authority of the SAVE LIVES Act, as supply and capacity permits. 

Those who are eligible are encouraged to call 352-548-6000 ext. 103755 to schedule an appointment. No appointment needed clinics are also available. Please make sure to bring your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card with you. 

No appointment needed COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics (Note: The J&J COVID-19 Vaccine booster will not be available until after November 3,2021): 

Location	Available Vaccines	Additional Information
Malcom Randall VAMC 1601 SW Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608	Pfizer BioNTech Moderna Johnson & Johnson	Appointment Preferred 1. Primary Care Waiting Room (located on the first floor near Valet Parking) Monday- Friday from8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  2. Gainesville Auditorium (Near Canteen) Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Update: Independence Garage location is now closed
American Legion Post #57* 2602 SW Main Blvd. Lake City, FL  32025	Pfizer BioNTech Moderna Johnson & Johnson	Appointment Preferred   Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
St. Augustine CBOC 100 Deerfield Preserve Blvd St. Augustine, FL 32086	Moderna	Appointment Preferred  Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Villages Outpatient Clinic 8900 Southeast 165th Mulberry Lane The Villages, FL 32162-5884	Pfizer BioNTech Moderna Johnson &Johnson	Appointment Preferred Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sergeant Ernest I. "Boots" Thomas VA Clinic 2181 East Orange Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32311-6144	Moderna Johnson & Johnson	Appointment Preferred Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ist Floor, Clinical Access Unit (CAU) (Perry CBOC Veterans may receive their vaccine at this location)
Timuquana Market Place 5150 Timuquana Road Suite 6,  Jacksonville, FL 32210	Pfizer BioNTech Moderna Johnson & Johnson	Appointment Preferred Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Valdosta CBOC 348 Enterprise Drive, Suite B Valdosta, GA 31601-5169	Moderna	Appointment Preferred Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Palatka CBOC 400 North State Road 19, Suite 48 Palatka, FL 32177-2449	Moderna	Appointment Preferred Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Marianna CBOC 4970 Highway 90 Marianna, FL 32446-6802	Moderna	Appointment Preferred Fridays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Middleburg CBOC 400 College Drive, Suite 200 Middleburg, FL 32068-8525	Moderna	Appointment Preferred Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ocala CBOC 1515 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Suite 226 Ocala, FL 34470-6856	Moderna	Appointment Preferred Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
St. Marys CBOC 2603 Osborne Road, Kings Bay Village, Suite E St. Marys, GA 31558-3843	Moderna	Appointment Preferred Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Waycross CBOC 515B City Boulevard, City Square Plaza Waycross, GA 31501-8016	Moderna	Appointment Preferred Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

(see attached printable schedule and additional information)

If you choose, you can also receive your booster shot at no cost to you outside of VA. You can locate a vaccine site at Vaccines.gov - Search for COVID-19 vaccine locations. Make sure to take your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card when you go!

• Additional COVID-19 and Booster Information.pdf
• COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Locations and Schedule.pdf