This is a reminder that our outpatient clinics and administrative offices will be closed for the federal Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow, Nov. 23.
If you experience a medical emergency, please dial 911 or visit the closest emergency room.
For non-urgent, non-emergent matters, please consider communicating with your health care team via My HealtheVet Secure Messaging. You can manage prescription refills, schedule or cancel upcoming appointments, and access your healthcare records through My HealtheVet.
To use the Secure Messaging feature, you must have registered on My HealtheVet as a VA Patient and have a Premium account. Learn more about Upgrading to a Premium My HealtheVet Account here: https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/home
If you do not have a My HealtheVet account, take time and register today. Do not forget to opt-in to receive email notifications for Secure Messaging.
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Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Update
New COVID-19 vaccines are now available at VA Augusta!
Regardless of previous vaccination or lack thereof, only one dose of the current vaccine is needed. An appointment is required with the vaccine clinic for the new COVID-19 shots. Veterans may continue to get their vaccinations through their primary care physician, if preferred.
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CD Flu View
 Weekly US Map: Influenza Summary Update | CDC
People at Higher Risk of Flu Complications
External link to CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/index.htm
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