Mobile clinics bring COVID-19 vaccines to Washington's rural veterans
Mar. 5—The Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System launched an on-the-road COVID-19 vaccination effort aimed at veterans in rural parts of the state Thursday.
The first event, a drive-thru vaccine site at the Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, drew more than 100 veterans at pre-scheduled times throughout the day. They will return in three weeks to get their second shots.
"We are committed to ensuring no veteran is left behind," said VA Puget Sound Director Michael Tadych. "We continue to work with our equity and special populations teams to identify veteran populations who may not be able to come in for their vaccines and to those who may be hesitant to get the vaccine."
As of Thursday, March 4, the VA is only offering the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines; however, it expects to start offering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as soon as next week, according to Maureen McLain, vaccine director for the VA Puget Sound.
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