Flu Vaccine Now Available. Drive Thru Flu Shots Coming Soon!

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 08/28/2023 10:09 AM EDT

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FREE flu vaccines are now available to Veterans enrolled in the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System.  Veterans who have a routine appointment with their provider can receive a free flu vaccine while in the clinic at any Primary Care, Behavioral Health or Specialty Clinic.

Beginning 18 September, flu vaccines will also be available at our convenient drive-through clinics at the Topeka and Leavenworth VA Medical Centers. 

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  • Drive-Thru Clinic on the Leavenworth Campus: Building 94 - Voluntary Services, 4101 S. 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS. 
  • Drive-Thru Clinic on the Topeka Campus: Building 3, the outside circular drive, 2200 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS.

Several of our associated community-based outpatient clinics will also be offering extended-hours flu shot clinics on selected dates in September and October. 

Detailed information, including all drive-through and extended hours flu clinic dates and locations, is available on the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care Internet.  

Veterans coming to our drive-through clinics should bring a VA ID card and wear clothing that allows staff to reach their upper arm. 

COVID-19 vaccines will not be available at our flu shot drive-through clinics.  Veterans wishing to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine or booster should call our Scheduling Unit at 1-800-574-8387, Ext. 54453. 

Times and locations of our drive-through and extended hours flu clinics are provided below, and media is free to use what works for their local communities/viewers.  

Topeka VA Medical Center:  2200 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66652. 

Drive-through flu clinics:  Building 3 - outside circular drive. 

Monday-Fridays:  September 18, 2023 - November 3, 2023.  7:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Drive-through extended hours:

  • Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Leavenworth VA Medical Center:  4101 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Drive-through flu clinics:  Building 94 – Voluntary Services.

Monday–Fridays:  September 18, 2023 - November 3, 2023.  7:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Drive-through extended hours:

  • Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Emporia American Legion Post 5:  2921 W. 12th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801.

Flu vaccines will be given INSIDE the clinic.

  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Junction City CBOC:  1169 Southwind Drive., Junction City, KS 66441-2644.

Flu vaccines will be given INSIDE the clinic.

  • Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 – 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday, October 24, 2023 – 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Kansas City CBOC:  9201 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112-1510.

Flu vaccines will be given INSIDE the clinic.

  • Saturday, October 14, 2023 – 7:00 am – 12:00 Noon

Lawrence CBOC:  4821 Quail Crest Place, Lawrence, KS 66047.

Flu vaccines will be given INSIDE the clinic.

  • Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 24, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 31, 2023 – 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Platte City CBOC:  2303 Higgins, Suite F, Platte City, MO 64079

Flu vaccines will be given INSIDE the clinic.

  • Saturday, October 7, 2023 – 7:00 am – 12:00 Noon

St. Joseph CBOC:  3302 S. Belt Hwy, Suite P, St. Joseph, MO 64503

Flu vaccines will be given INSIDE the clinic.

  • Saturday, September 30, 2023 – 7:00 am – 12:00 Noon 

No-cost flu vaccines are also available to eligible Veterans at in-network retail pharmacies and urgent care clinics through the VA’s Community Care Network.  If needed, you can also get vaccinated for COVID-19 at the same time.  Take your VA ID card and the VA’s Billing Information.  For further information, including eligibility criteria and the VA’s Billing Information, see the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care Internet.

Protect yourself and others. Receive your free yearly flu vaccine!