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nitpicker

(7,153 posts)
Tue May 11, 2021, 08:40 AM May 2021

Veterans, spouses can now get walk-in appointments for coronavirus vaccines at VA medical centers

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/05/10/veterans-spouses-can-now-get-walk-in-appointments-for-coronavirus-vaccines-at-va-medical-centers/

Veterans, spouses can now get walk-in appointments for coronavirus vaccines at VA medical centers
Leo Shane III
19 hours ago

Veterans Affairs medical centers across America are now offering walk-in appointments for coronavirus vaccines for all veterans, their spouses and their caregivers, officials announced on Monday.

The move comes as VA leaders near 3 million vaccinations for veterans and federal employees over the last five months, but also amid a slowdown in demand among many Americans for the vaccine.
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Until now, all veterans living in the United States had been eligible to make appointments for the coronavirus vaccine, but walk-in appointments were not allowed. The change was made as more doses have been made available to the department and more offices have returned to normal operations.

“VA encourages those who wish to get their COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment to check the walk-in hours and requirements at their local facility,” acting VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. Richard Stone said in a statement. “Individuals taking advantage of walk-in vaccinations may need to wait for the vaccine to be prepared and will be screened when entering the facility.”
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