Get Ready: COVID Vaccines Will Be Available Starting September 23rd

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 09/20/2024 08:30 AM EDT

Dear Veterans,

COVID-19 continues to spread in our community and COVID-19 vaccines have consistently protected against severe disease and death. We encourage you to get the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 shot if you have not already done so. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued updated recommendations for getting the updated vaccine.

The following people should get one single updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine:

  1. All adults if it’s been at least 2 months since receiving any older COVID-19 vaccine.
  2. Anyone who has not yet received any COVID-19 vaccine.
  3. Additionally, people with moderately to severely immunocompromising conditions may receive additional updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 doses, if recommended by their provider.

Adults are up to date after receiving one single dose of the most recent COVID-19 vaccine (the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, authorized in August 2024). Updated 2024-2025 vaccine shots are available free of charge to Veterans receiving care at VA.

Below are some questions and answers that may be helpful to you regarding the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine:

How do I schedule an appointment?

COVID vaccines are available at most of our sites. Please see the attached schedule for the hours of operation of the COVID vaccine clinics throughout our North Florida South Georgia Health System. Some clinics offer walk-in appointments while other clinics request scheduled appointments. You can request an appointment by calling 1-800-324-8387, ext. 103755 to schedule an appointment for your updated shot. Our staff will help you find a location and time that’s convenient for you. 

What if I get an updated COVID-19 shot outside of VA?

If you receive an updated shot outside of VA, we encourage you to share this information with your Health Care Team.