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Jackson , MS — The G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (GVSMVAMC) is proud to announce its first Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic of the flu season, scheduled for Saturday, September 30,

2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The clinic will take place at the west entrance of the main campus in Jackson, Mississippi. In an effort to safeguard the health and well-being of our

Veterans and the community, GVSMVAMC is offering a range of essential immunizations during this drive-thru vaccination event. These vaccines include Influenza, Pneumonia, Tdap, and Shingrix.

"Getting a flu shot protects you, your family, and your community," emphasized Dr. Tawana Tucker, GVSMVAMC Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager. This drive-thru

vaccination event provides a convenient and safe way for Veterans to receive crucial vaccinations. Participants are instructed to remain in their vehicles upon arrival and proceed to one of

the open drive-thru lanes at the facility's west entrance. A dedicated GVSMVAMC staff member will be present to assist with registration and administer the requested vaccine. Dr. Tucker

further stressed the importance of vaccination, stating, "We encourage all eligible individuals to take advantage of this opportunity to protect themselves and those around them from

preventable diseases." For those unable to attend the September 30th event, GVSMVAMC also offers additional opportunities to receive vaccinations at the medical center during regularly

scheduled appointments and at each of the community-based outpatient clinics. To learn more about upcoming events and vaccination options, please visit the VA Jackson Health Care website at

https://www.va.gov/jackson-health-care/programs/flu-shots-are-now-available/. The G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center remains committed to providing accessible and high-quality

healthcare services to our Veterans and the community, and this Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic is one of the many ways we fulfill that commitment. ###