COVID-19/Flu Vaccines 2024-2025

VA is providing vaccines, as authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Supply varies by facility. You can also receive your vaccines outside of VA. You can locate a vaccine site at https://www.vaccines.gov/search/. We continue to encourage all eligible individuals to get vaccinated.

To get the latest updates and sign up to stay informed about COVID-19 vaccines, visit the COVID-19 Vaccines at VA and CDC's Vaccine for COVID-19.

Calling all enrolled Veterans: it is time for your updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines! Protect yourself and your commnity today.

Appointments are preferred. Please call from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to schedule or ask for a vaccine at your next appointment.

Vaccination Center

Appointments and drop-ins welcome

Location:
VA Long Beach, Building 164, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 328

Hours:
Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Also open on Saturday 10/5/2024 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM daily. Closed on Federal holidays.

Flu vaccines are available at the Long Beach VA in all clinics and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)

Who is eligible for flu shots?

All enrolled Veterans over Age 18
Standard dose vaccines are recommended for everyone age 18-64.
High dose vaccines are recommended for everyone age 65 and older.
- High dose vaccines are also recommended for Veterans age 18-64 with solid organ transplants and taking immunosuppressive medications. Please request an order from your provider for a high dose flu vaccine.

COVID vaccines are available in the following areas

Long Beach: Vaccination Center, Primary Care, Spinal Cord Injury, and Specialty Clinic

All Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) will carry limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine

Who is eligible for the updated COVID-19 shot?

Enrolled Veterans over the age of 18.
Veterans who have never received a COVID-19 vaccine
If it has been at least 2 months since receiving the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine
Veterans age 65 and older will only need one dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine

Can Veterans get free flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the community?

Yes! Eligible Veterans can receive free flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the community. For more information on eligibility, in-network locations, and billing, please visit Optum and TriWest Billing Information (va.gov)