COVID-19 Vaccines and testing

Easy access to vaccines - all Veterans eligible

Appointments and walk-ins are welcome at all VA facilities.  If you don't receive care at VA, we encourage you to pre-register online at least one hour before you go, which will save time when you arrive.  While at VA you will need to wear a face mask, and physical distancing measures will be in place.  

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at VA.

Note:

Your employer, pharmacy, or local public health officials may offer you a COVID-19 vaccine.  We encourage you to take the first opportunity you have to get a vaccine at the most convenient location for you.

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COVID-19 vaccine booster information

The health and safety of our Veterans and staff is a top priority for CAVHS.  Getting vaccinated remains the best way to protect everyone form serious illness.  Protect yourself, your family, and your community by getting your vaccination or a booster shot today.  Veterans are asked to bring a valid VA ID and CDC vaccination card.

Who is eligible for a booster?

Anyone age 18 or older who:

• Completed the Moderna or Pfizer series
• Received the Johnson & Johnson single dose

VA will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccine and boosters to those authorized under the Save Lives Act while supplies last.

Why is a booster important?

COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness fades over time.  A booster will recharge your body's ability to protect you serious illness.  For more information about the COVID-19 booster, visit CDC.gov.

If you are an enrolled Veteran who received a vaccination outside of the VA, please report it to your primary care team.

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

• All Veterans -- you do not need to be enrolled in VA health care to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Spouses of Veterans
• Caregivers of Veterans -- For COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, caregiver is defined as a family member or friend who provides care to a Veteran.
• CHAMPVA benefits recipients -- Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Mandatory masking remains in place for all individuals entering our facilities regardless of vaccine status.  A FDA-approved mask will be provided.

For more information, call 501-257-1978

Locations and times

John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital - Little Rock

Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to4:00 p.m.

Walk-ins welcome until 2:30 p.m.

Eugene J. Towbin VA Medical Center - Fort Roots, North Little Rock

Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Convenient drive-through open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Walk-ins welcome until 2:30 p.m.

The CAVHS Day Treatment Center - 1000 S. Main Street, Little Rock

Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)

• Contact the specific clinic for dates and times for vaccinations.

For more information, call 501-257-1978 or 888-357-1978

COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 testing is available at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital, Fort Roots, the Day Treatment Center, and all CBOCS.

• Veterans can come to the park and swab in Little Rock Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Veterans can come to the convenient drive-through clinic at Fort Roots seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Call ahead to your Community Based Outpatient Clinic to schedule a test.

• Order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests at COVIDtests.gov, or by calling 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Order tests now so you have them when you need them. Learn more about COVID-19 testing at VA.