flu shot

Learn how to use My HealtheVet to set up a flu shot appointment and to view your vaccination record online.

No-cost flu shots available to eligible Veterans at VA medical centers, in-network pharmacies and urgent care locations

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

Get your flu shot before the holidays to protect yourself and your loved ones. Remember you can safely get both the COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot at the same time.

Eligible Veterans can get a no-cost flu shot from a nearby VA clinic or within their community. Here’s all the information you need.

Veterans enrolled in VA health care who have received care from either VA or community provider within the past 24 months are eligible for a free flu shot.

Robert Hancock was “scared” to get the vaccine. Then he had a long talk with a Tampa VA doctor who walked him through the process and explained the benefits of being vaccinated. He got the shot.

VA has joined forces with America’s Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) this year to fight flu together. VSOs are reaching out to their members, encouraging them to get flu shots … now.

Talk to Veteran patients about preventing the flu by getting a flu shot. Veterans enrolled in VA health care are eligible for a free flu shot. Make vaccinations a routine part of patient care.

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.

If you are a Veteran 65 or older, you are at higher risk for moderate to severe flu illness. The CDC estimates that 70 to 85 percent of flu-related deaths are in those 65 and older.

It's important for pregnant women to get a flu shot, and to talk with their health care provider if they have questions about the vaccine.