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  • You Asked, We Answered: Staying up to date with COVID-19 booster doses

    You Asked, We Answered: Staying up to date with COVID-19 booster doses

    Your COVID-19 questions answered. We’re listening to your questions about COVID-19 vaccines and hosting blogs on questions from Veterans.

  • VA researcher, former White House policy advisor, leads panel recommending solutions to the opioid crisis

    VA researcher, former White House policy advisor, leads panel recommending solutions to the opioid crisis

    Experts believe the precipitous rise was driven by abuse of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left many drug users feeling isolated and unable to get treatment or other support. Fentanyl is believed to be much more potent than heroin and morphine.

  • You Asked, We Answered: What should I know about COVID-19 and vaccines if I’m pregnant?

    You Asked, We Answered: What should I know about COVID-19 and vaccines if I’m pregnant?

    Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I’m pregnant or have recently been pregnant? Find answers to this and other COVID-related questions.

  • You Asked, We Answered: What can I do once I’m vaccinated?

    You Asked, We Answered: What can I do once I’m vaccinated?

    You Asked, We Answered: What can I do once I’m fully vaccinated? Find answers to this and other COVID-19-related questions.

  • You Asked, We Answered: COVID-19 Vaccine: What do I need to know about variants?

    You Asked, We Answered: COVID-19 Vaccine: What do I need to know about variants?

    Your COVID-19 questions answered. VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and hosting a blog series providing answers.

  • Masking guidance for employees, contractors and visitors in non-health care settings

    Masking guidance for employees, contractors and visitors in non-health care settings

    Masking requirements remain in place for both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated employees and visitors to VHA buildings providing health care.

  • You Asked, We Answered: Could I be allergic to the vaccine?

    You Asked, We Answered: Could I be allergic to the vaccine?

    Is it safe to stand in line to get my COVID-19 vaccination? Could I be allergic to the vaccine? Find the answers to these questions and others.

  • COVID-19 vaccine: I’m young and healthy. Do I need the vaccine?

    COVID-19 vaccine: I’m young and healthy. Do I need the vaccine?

    Your COVID-19 questions answered. VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and hosting a blog series on questions from Veterans. Tell us what you think.

  • VA facility stores COVID-19 vaccine at ultra-low temperatures for use by Native Americans

    VA facility stores COVID-19 vaccine at ultra-low temperatures for use by Native Americans

    The freezers, which are much larger than a standard household refrigerator, can each store about 40,000 vials. Every vial contains up to six doses of the vaccine. About 70,000 doses have been administered thus far.

  • COVID-19 vaccine questions answered: Do I need it?

    COVID-19 vaccine questions answered: Do I need it?

    Your COVID-19 questions answered. VA is listening to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and hosting a blog series on questions from Veterans. Tell us what you think.

  • It’s not too late to get your flu shot

    It’s not too late to get your flu shot

    The focus on COVID-19 has decreased the spotlight on seasonal flu. The good news is that steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus have an unexpected benefit: significantly fewer cases of flu.

  • Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get a Flu Shot

    Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get a Flu Shot

    Getting your flu shot protects you and your family in many ways. First, when you’re healthy, you’re able to continue caring for those close to you. Second, you keep them from getting flu from you.

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