flu shot

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.

VA North Texas Health Care System is making it as easy for Veterans and employees to receive their flu shot with the drive-thru flu clinic Monday through Friday. “We are also accepting walk-ups.”

Last flu season, more than 27,000 Veterans came to VA hospitals with the flu. In addition, over 4,600 Veterans were hospitalized and 600 were in intensive care due to the flu.

Talk of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is everywhere. Here’s what you should know and do to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy. If you have symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, please call your local VA medical center and select the option to speak to a nurse before visiting the facility. Tell them about your symptoms and any recent travel.

Over 640,000 people were hospitalized last year for the flu. The shot is not only for children and older adults. Veterans under 50 also need a flu shot. Here’s some the tips to help prevent the flu.

Clothing, shoes and hygiene supplies were available at Texas Stand Down. Homeless Veterans also had their blood pressure checked, got a flu shot and a free haircut courtesy of a local barber academy.

From Sep. 26 to Oct. 25, Central Arkansas VA nurses administered more than 1,250 drive up flu shots to Veterans, all part of an innovative approach to meeting the needs of Veterans through convenience, technology, ease of navigation and Veteran satisfaction.

Veterans and their families receive 20% off Walgreens purchases November 8-11. Walgreens also offers free flu shots to Veteran enrolled in VA health care.

Free flu shots are available now at Walgreens for Veterans enrolled in VA health care. Free flu shots for Veterans are also available at VA sites of care.

There are several million reasons we remind Veterans to get their flu shot every year. Make that appointment today!

Veterans enrolled in VA health care are eligible for a no-cost flu shot at any of the over 8,000 Walgreens nation-wide in addition to local VA health care facilities.

Veterans who are currently enrolled in VA care may walk into any of the over 8,000 Walgreens nationally and the Duane Reade pharmacies in the New York metropolitan area to receive a vaccination at no cost.