Flu vaccine | veterans affairs

Flu vaccine | veterans affairs


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Coatesville VA Medical Center is ready for flu season. The flu vaccine can reduce the risk of influenza-associated illness and hospitalization. Vaccination is the surest way to protect


against getting the flu. Get your flu shot every year to protect yourself and help keep the flu from spreading to others I HAVE AN UPCOMING APPOINTMENT Veterans may receive their influenza


vaccination during any scheduled appointment with their care team to include when scheduled for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT If Veterans do not have an appointment


and want to receive the flu vaccination, they can call 610-383-0239 to schedule an appointment Monday through Friday. Veterans are asked to bring a VA health care ID, wear a loose-fitting


short sleeve shirt and wear a mask. Eligible Veterans can also receive a no-cost seasonal flu shot at one of more than 60,000 Community Care Network (CCN) in-network retail pharmacies and


urgent care locations. Find your nearest in-network community location at www.va.gov/find-locations. Veterans will need to present a valid government-issued identification, such as a Veteran


Health ID Card, Department of Defense ID card, state-issued driver's license or ID card.