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Protecting Veterans against the flu: VA ramps up vaccination efforts with flu shot clinics and convenient walk-in options to ensure Veterans' health this season.

Respiratory illness season is approaching. Vaccines can help protect from flu, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), COVID-19, and pneumococcal pneumonia. These vaccines are available free of charge to Veterans receiving care at VA.

Study underscores important role COVID vaccination can have in protecting Veterans from infection and reducing long-term health consequences

“My doctor recommended the vaccine for greater protection during the flu season and I took his advice. I trust the VA with my health.”

Forging or faking a vaccination card is punishable with up to five years in prison. Here’s what you need to know to guard against scams.

If you receive immunizations through an in-network community provider or retail pharmacy, you no longer need to provide VA documentation.

Veteran disability claims, homelessness and COVID-19 vaccines were topics VA Secretary Denis McDonough spoke about during a press conference Oct. 20 in Washington D.C.

Getting their COVID-19 vaccinations at VA helped 11 Veterans in Washington state become winners in the state’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery.

Mobile Outpatient Clinic employees and volunteers distributed nearly 200 boxes of grocery items during a June 16 event designed to support Veterans and their families experiencing food instability.

In addition to vaccinating Veterans, VA has offered the vaccine to non-Veterans as part of the Fourth Mission, which includes providing support for national, state and local efforts during public health and other emergencies. This support was evident on June 3, when VA held a COVID-19 vaccination clinic outside its Central Office in Washington, D.C., for anyone — not just Veterans — experiencing homelessness.

As Charleston VA began the transition to implementing a vaccination plan, the need for volunteers to assist with the effort became evident. Charlie Tupper and Mary Fraggos are two of those volunteers.

All VA facilities and clinics that administer COVID-19 vaccines are accepting walk-ins for eligible Veterans, spouses and caregivers.