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DC-area Veterans: if you have symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath, call 202-745-8000, option 3, before visiting the medical center. More Details
Coronavirus
COVID-19 vaccines: All Veterans, spouses and caregivers can get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA by appointment or walk-in clinic. Visit our vaccine information page.
For VA-specific information: Read our coronavirus FAQs and public health response, or use our coronavirus chatbot.
Prepare for a visit: Everyone entering our facilities is screened, and visitors are limited. Face coverings are mandatory. For some needs, you may be able to get care at home by phone or video.
For the latest coronavirus information: Visit the CDC website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
U.S. Air Force Veteran, L. Hawkins, received the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, administered by Registered Nurse N. Tinio, during a scheduled Saturday clinic in Charlotte Hall, Md.
COVID-19 Vaccination Overview:
Your safety and good health are our priority. The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines is a positive turning point as we move forward together through these times. All Veterans, their spouses and caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients can now get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA facilities.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for three COVID-19 vaccines.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is administered in two doses, 21 days apart.
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is administered in two doses, 28 days apart.
The Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is administered in a single dose.
The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DC VAMC) is currently working to get COVID-19 vaccines to federal employees, Veterans and designated Primary or Secondary Family Caregivers and those cited by the SAVE LIVES Act. Vaccines are administered based on CDC guidelines.
COVID-19 Vaccination Walk-in Clinic
To receive a COVID-19 Vaccine at DC VAMC, walk in and visit Clinic A:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For safety, please remember that visitation is still limited at VA facilities. Please come alone and no children are permitted at this time.
SAVE LIVES Act: Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
Congress has passed the SAVE LIVES Act, a new law which allows VA to offer COVID-19 vaccines to more Veterans, including non-enrolled Veterans, as well as eligible spouses and caregivers of Veterans. To register and indicate interest in receiving a vaccine from VA and to receive updates about the expanded vaccine rollout process, visit: www.va.gov/covid-19-vaccine
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