Kansas City VA Medical Center Offers Drive-thru COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine Boosters

Veterans,

 

The Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVA) will offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine boosters under Emergency Use Authorization. This decision follows the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement authorizing booster doses and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations.

 

• For those who completed a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine series, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at least six (6) months after their second dose:

• 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

 

Veterans who meet these criteria and would like to receive the Moderna COVID-19 booster can receive a booster shot during one of the following drive-thru vaccine clinics scheduled at the Linwood campus main hospital (south parking lot):

• Saturday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

The drive-thru clinics are open to Veterans, CHAMPVA recipients, Veteran’s spouses and caregivers under the authority of the SAVE LIVES Act, as supply and capacity permits. Anyone requesting a booster must be 18 years or older and meet the FDA and CDC’s guidelines for a booster dose. Persons coming in for a booster dose should bring their vaccine card with them.

 

The entire KCVA team remains deeply dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the Veterans we serve. Thank you for choosing us for your healthcare needs as we work together to end this pandemic.