FREE flu vaccines now available to Veterans - includes drive-through & extended clinic hours

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 09/04/2024 03:46 PM EDT

Free Drive-Through and Extended Hours Flu Clinics

For Enrolled Veterans of the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System

TOPEKA, KS / LEAVENWORTH, KS – 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 clinic, at any Primary Care, Behavioral Health, or Specialty Clinic.

Beginning September 23, 2024, flu vaccines will also be available at our convenient drive-through clinics at the Topeka and Leavenworth VA Medical Centers. 

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

Detailed information, including all drive-through and extended hours flu clinic dates and locations, is available at the following website:  https://www.va.gov/eastern-kansas-health-care/programs/flu-vaccination-program/

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 should call their team for a vaccine clinic appointment.

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 66622. 

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

Monday-Fridays:  September 23, 2024 - November 1, 2024.  7:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Drive-through extended hours:   Select Wednesdays, from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm:

  • October 2, 2024
  • October 16, 2024
  • October 30, 2024

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

Drive-through flu clinic:  Building 94 – Volunteer Services.

Monday–Fridays:  September 23, 2024 - November 1, 20234.  7:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Drive-through extended hours:  Select Wednesdays, from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm:

  • October 2, 2024
  • October 16, 2024
  • October 30, 2024

Extended hours clinics will be available at the following community-based outpatient clinics.  Flu vaccines will be given inside the clinics.

Kansas City VA Clinic:  9201 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas 66112-1510.

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024.  7:30 am – 11:30 am.

Iola VA Clinic:  1408 East Street, Iola, Kansas 66749.  Walk-In Flu Clinic (regular hours).

  • Mondays from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.  September 16, 2024 – October 28, 2024.

Junction City VA Clinic:  1169 Southwind Drive, Junction City, KS 66441

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  September 17, 2024 – October 31, 2024

Lawrence VA Clinic:  4821 Quail Crest Place, Lawrence, KS 66047.

  • Tuesdays from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  September 17, 2024 – October 29, 2024

Platte City VA Clinic:  2303 Higgins, Suite F, Platte City, MO 64079

  • Saturday, October 12, 2024.  7:30 am – 11:30 am

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

  • Saturday, October 5, 2024.  7:30 am – 11:30 am.

A flu shot outreach will also be held at the Emporia American Legion, Post #5, 2921 W. 12th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801, on Wednesday, October 15, 2021, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

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.  See important information on our VA Eastern Kansas Health Care Flu Vaccination website.  

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