Franklin Matters: COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Veterans

Thursday, January 28, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Veterans

January 27, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Veterans

We know some of our veterans have already received the COVID-19 vaccine, some are not planning on getting it and others are anxiously waiting to receive it.

If you are enrolled in the VA medical system and get called for an appointment to receive the vaccine, you must go to that facility at the scheduled day and time. You can't go to the Brockton VAMC to be vaccinated if you've been scheduled to receive it at the Jamaica Plain VAMC. You can, however, request a different day and time if the scheduled appointment is not convenient for you. The VA is currently scheduling appointments for veterans who are 75+ years of age.

If you are not enrolled in the VA medical system but have a disability rating, you can enroll in the VA medical system and will be eligible to receive a vaccine at one of the VA facilities. Vets who are not enrolled in the VA medical system should contact their civilian health care practitioners for vaccine information.

For current information about vaccines at the VA Medical Centers, please visit:

https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/

Here you'll be able to sign up for email updates, find information about vaccine eligibility and get answers to many of your questions. Please remember to continue to adhere to social distancing guidelines and stay up-to-date with the Department of Public Health prevention recommendations.