By Appointment Only - COVID-19 Vaccines Available

The Miami VA Healthcare System is now offering updated COVID-19 booster vaccines, also called bivalent vaccines, by appointment at locations throughout South Florida.

Given the fast spread of the Omicron variant, getting an updated booster as soon as you are eligible is critical. COVID-19 vaccines are provided at no cost to Veterans, Spouses and Caregivers.

Locations and availability for Veterans and caregivers

Both the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami and the William “Bill” Kling VA Clinic in Sunrise offer the vaccines by appointment Monday – Friday during regular business hours.

Other VA clinics will offer them on specific days of the week by appointment during regular business hours.

Patients can call 305-575-7000- ext. 12085 for appointments.

• Flagler St. VA Clinic – Mondays
• Deerfield Beach VA Clinic – Tuesdays
• Key Large VA Clinic – Wednesdays
• Key West VA Clinic – Wednesdays
• Pembroke Pines VA Clinic Wednesdays
• Hollywood VA Clinic – Thursdays
• Homestead VA Clinic – Fridays

Contact your care team to schedule an appointment for your updated booster shot. Our staff will help you find a time that’s convenient for you.

Updated Booster Shot Eligibility

The CDC recently issued recommendations for getting an updated COVID-19 booster. The following people should get a booster:

1. Individuals 18 years and older who completed primary series vaccination with two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 months ago, or with a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 months ago. People who have received one or two prior booster doses are also eligible 2 months after their most recent dose. These individuals can get either a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 updated booster.
2. Adolescents 12-17 years old who completed initial series or booster vaccination with a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 months ago. Persons under age 18 can only get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for their initial series and for their updated booster.

If you received your updated booster outside of the VA, we encourage you to share this information with your VA health care team. You can do this by adding your vaccine information to your MyHealtheVet health summary for your own records. To add your information, you’ll need a premium MyHealtheVet account.

The Miami VA Healthcare System has also  begun offering the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to unvaccinated Veterans, employees, spouses of Veterans and caregivers by appointment only. Call your care team today to make your appointment! 

For more information about Novavax, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html.

Please bring your vaccination card to your booster appointment if available.

Due to COVID-19, no visitors are allowed; unless preapproved for end of life situations or clinical necessity. This includes children and babies. Everyone entering our facilities is screened and face masks are mandatory. 

Veterans should check-in for scheduled appointments from the safety of their vehicle by sending the word "here" to 53079. This will notify your care team that you are at the facility waiting to be called into your appointment. You must use a cellphone that is on file in your electronic health record.

Over COVID and still have symptoms?

The Miami VA Healthcare System Post-COVID Clinic serves Veterans suffering from symptoms that persist four weeks or longer after a COVID infection.

We perform a thorough evaluation to determine the best way to get YOU back to the BEST YOU. Most common persisting symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty tolerating  physical or mental activity, decreased memory and concentration, cough or other symptoms. We have an full team including physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, speech/language therapists, nutritionists and whole health coaches to help you return to your health and abilities that you had before the COVID infection. 

If you are interested or want to know more, contact your care team or call 954-325-0187.  

About the Miami VA Healthcare System

The Miami VA Healthcare System serves Veterans in three South Florida counties:  Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe To learn about the Miami VA Healthcare System, please visit us at https://www.va.gov/miami-health-care/, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/miamivamc or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MiamiVAMC.