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Washington DC VA Medical Center

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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 us. More Details

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COVID-19 vaccines: To get the latest updates and sign up to stay informed about COVID-19 vaccines, 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. Please contact us first before going to any of our locations. 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.

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The COVID-19 Vaccine

Navy Veteran Paul Gunther with mask receiving an injection

Mr. Paul Gunther, a 65-year old Navy Veteran, was excited to receive his first COVID-19 vaccine at the DC VAMC. "With my chronic health conditions, getting the vaccine is very important to me."

COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Overview:

The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DC VAMC) is currently administering doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is administered in two doses, 21 days apart. We are working to get COVID-19 vaccines to frontline workers, enrolled Veterans and designated Primary or Secondary Family Caregivers as quickly and safely as possible based on CDC guidelines and available supply.

For details about the vaccine, the scheduling process, potential side effects and more, please visit: COVID-19 Vaccinations.

Stay Informed and Help Us Prepare:

We are working to get COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans as quickly and safely as possible based on CDC guidelines and available supply. Sign up to stay informed about our COVID-19 vaccine plans and to express your interest in receiving the vaccine.