Veterans Stay Healthy during the Holidays and into the New Year with Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 12/15/2022 06:02 PM EST

Roseburg VA Health Care System 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd Roseburg, OR 97471541-440-1000 | 800-549-8387 va.gov/roseburg-health-care

December 15, 2022
2023-010
For Immediate Release

NEWS RELEASE

Veterans Stay Healthy during the Holidays and into the New Year with Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations

Roseburg, OR (Date) -- Stay healthy during the holidays and into the new year! Flu and COVID-19 boosters are available at the Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS) for eligible Veterans.

Get vaccinated at these RVAHCS sites
Note: Please bring your CDC vaccination card with you.

Roseburg VA Medical Center, Primary Care Clinic
• Mondays 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm by appointment - or -
• During a scheduled Primary Care appointment

Eugene VA Health Care Center
• Thursday, December 22, 9:00 am - 2:30 am in Lobby, walk-in - or -
• During a scheduled Primary Care appointment

North Bend VA Clinic
• Fridays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm -4:00 pm by appointment - or -
• During a scheduled Primary Care appointment

Brookings VA Clinic
• Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm by appointment - or -
• During a scheduled Primary Care appointment

Get vaccinated through Community Care Network

• Get a flu vaccine at an eligible Community Care Network location using the following directions: No-cost VA flu shots for eligible Veterans or call 800-232-0233.

Ensure necessary billing information is printed out or available on a mobile device to ensure the non-VA flu shot provider has the information needed to properly submit the claim. RVAHCS sites are located in regions 4 and 5: Optum and TriWest Billing Information.

• Find COVID‑19 vaccine locations near you or call 800-232-0233.

The current COVID-19 bivalent booster protects against the original virus strain and the Omicron variant. An updated booster will protect you even more against COVID-19. More information about COVID-19 booster vaccines can be found here: COVID-19 Booster Shots | Veterans Affairs.

Eligible Veterans are encouraged to get both the flu and COVID-19 booster at the same appointment. For questions, consult your health care provider. Additional information: Flu And COVID-19: One Visit, Two Vaccines | Veterans Affairs.

Vaccines offered at RVAHCS to all eligible Veterans

Influenza
• Fluad - recommended for Veterans 65 years and older
• Afluria - recommended for Veterans under 65 years old

COVID-19
• Moderna bivalent booster - eligible after a minimum of two months from previously receiving a monovalent primary series or booster
• Moderna monovalent primary series

The point of contact for this release is the Public Affairs Office, Roseburg VA Health Care System; vharos-publicaffairs@va.gov; 541-440-1000, Ext. 43026.

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