Protect and defend against flu

Protect and defend against flu


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To find a flu shot near you, visit our VA locator.  You can choose a nearby VA facility or one of 70,000 in-network pharmacy or urgent care locations nationwide. Simply type in your zip


code.


No-cost flu vaccines will be available beginning Sept. 1, 2023, at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (VAMC) on a walk-in basis and at all Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) by


appointment. Eligible Veterans may receive a flu shot on the following dates and times:


Get a no-cost flu shot at a community provider in VA’s network


Beginning Sept. 1, 2023, eligible Veterans can choose from one of nearly 70,000 in-network retail pharmacies and urgent care/walk-in locations to get their flu shot.


You are eligible to receive a flu shot at an in-network retail pharmacy or urgent care location if:


The system will verify your eligibility for the community urgent care benefit, which includes the flu vaccination.


To locate a VA medical facility, in-network urgent care or retail pharmacy near you, use the VA Locator, here’s how:


The community provider will send your flu shot vaccination documentation to VA. VA will update your medical record. You can also request a copy of your flu shot documentation and provide it


to your VA provider.