Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS) Expands Offering of COVID-19 Booster Shots

PRESS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS) Expands Offering of COVID-19 Booster Shots

ROSEBURG, OR – The safety and care of Veterans and our workforce are top priorities for the Department of Veterans of Affairs. Effective today, October 26, 2021, Roseburg VA Health Care System is now offering Veterans and employees Moderna vaccine booster shots.

Vaccines remain one of the best ways of protecting Veterans, staff, and the general public against COVID-19. The expanded FDA and CDC recommendations regarding booster shots allow us to better protect those at higher risk, as well as our community at large.

Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccinations will be offered by appointment only across all RVAHCS locations. Please bring your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Card to the appointment.

WHO is eligible for a booster vaccination?

1. ALL veterans and Save Lives Act (SLA) populations* that received a Janssen vaccine.
   Save Lives Act (SLA) DEFINITION:
   *SLA populations:
   • All Veterans
   • Spouses and surviving spouses of Veterans
   • Caregivers of Veterans
   • Recipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA)
2. Veterans and SLA populations* that received the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and are:
   • ≥65 years old OR
   • ≥18 years old AND live in a long-term care setting, have an underlying medical condition, or work or live in a high-risk setting

WHAT booster vaccines are being offered at RVAHCS?

• RVAHCS will be offering the Moderna booster
• Veterans interested in receiving a booster with either the Pfizer or Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine may 
  receive these options from in-network community locations:
  • COVID-19 Vaccinations for Veterans in the Community - Community Care
  • Vaccines.gov - Find COVID-19 Vaccine locations near you

WHERE and WHEN are Moderna booster vaccines available?

COVID-19 Vaccine boosters will be offered BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at:

EUGENE VA Health Care Center: Saturday, October 30 and November 6, 2021 - Lobby
ROSEBURG VA Medical Center: Saturday, November 6, 2021 - Building 1 drive-up canopy
NORTH BEND VA Clinic: Select days/times during clinic operations
BROOKINGS VA Clinic: Select days/times during clinic operations

HOW do I schedule a Moderna booster vaccine appointment?

• Call the RVAHCS Call Center at 541-440-1000 to schedule an appointment for a Moderna booster.
• If you desire a booster sooner or want additional date options, you can schedule a booster with in-network community locations.
  • COVID-19 Vaccinations for Veterans in the Community - Community Care
  • Vaccines.gov - Find COVID-19 Vaccine locations near you

Additional vaccination dates will be scheduled as needed.

For questions, please contact Roseburg VA Health Care System Call Center at 541-440-1000.