COVID-19 vaccine update: May 11, 2023

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Dear Veterans:

The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023. The Save Lives Act (SLA) authorities will also expire the same day.

After May 11, 2023, it is unlawful for VA to administer COVID-19 vaccines to SLA-covered individuals not otherwise eligible for VA care (caregivers, spouses, Veterans not eligible to enroll in VA health care, etc.)

For eligible Veterans, VA Northern California will offer Saturday
COVID-19 vaccine clinic. To book your appointment call 1-800-382-8387

Saturday, 5/13/2023: MARTINEZ COVID VACCINE CLINIC
150 Muir Rd, Martinez, CA
Moderna Bivalent and Pfizer Bivalent (first or second dose)
8:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-3:15 p.m.

Saturday, 5/20/2023: SACRAMENTO COVID VACCINE CLINIC
10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA
Moderna Bivalent and Pfizer Bivalent (first or second dose)
8:00-11:00 a.m. and 12:00-2:45 p.m.

REMINDER: Saves Lives Act beneficiaries (caregivers, spouses, adolescents, or ineligible veterans) are not eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines at VA after 5/11/2023.


COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 vaccines: All Veterans, spouses and caregivers can get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA by appointment or walk-in clinic. Visit our vaccine information page

For VA-specific information: Read our coronavirus FAQs and public health response.

Prepare for a visit: Everyone entering our facilities is screened, and visitors are limited. Face coverings are mandatory. For some needs, you may be able to get care at home by phone or video. For more information on visiting one of our facilities, please click here. You can also request COVID-19 test kits for FREE at COVID.gov/tests.

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