Flu Vaccines

This site provides up-to-date information on when and where you can receive your flu vaccine. We continue to encourage all eligible individuals to get vaccinated.

No-Cost VA Flu Shots for Eligible Veterans

It’s time to get a flu shot!

Drive-up FLU Events (preferred):

(Rumford & Lincoln are unable to hold Drive-up Clinics)

Location Dates Hours

Portland 9/28 & 10/19 0800 - 1200

Lewiston 9/28 & 10/19 0900 - 1200

Bangor 9/28 & 10/5 0800 - 1200

Calais 9/28 0900 - 1400

Presque Isle 10/4 0900 - 1200

Togus 9/28, 10/5, & 10/12 0800 - 1300

Outpatient visit:

Will be offered during your routine Primary Care appointment.
Between Sept 25th and Oct 31st.
- Schedule a vaccine appointment by calling -7490.
- Togus, Rumford & Bangor are unable to hold Walk-in Clinics.
- Walk-in Clinics availability:

Location Dates Hours

Portland Friday 1300 - 1530

Lewiston Friday 0900 - 1100

Lincoln Monday & Friday 1300 - 1530

Calais Friday 1300 - 1500

Presque Isle Wednesday 1300 - 1530

In Your Community:

Get a no-cost flu shot in your local community.

Eligible Veterans can get a no-cost Flu shot from one of 65,000 in-network retail pharmacies and urgent care locations. Starting in September and available through April 30, 2024.

Who can get a Flu shot at a community provider?

You are eligible to receive a no-cost Flu shot at an in-network retail pharmacy/urgent care if:

You are enrolled in the VA health care system, AND,
You received care from a VA provider or an in-network community care provider within the past 24 months.

How can I verify my eligibility?

Call 1-800-MyVA411 ).

Select option 1 (urgent care information).

Select option 3 (urgent care information).

Select option 1 (check urgent care eligibility).

The system will verify your eligibility for the community urgent care benefit, which includes the Flu vaccination.

Or call your local VA facility.

NOTE: Family members and beneficiaries are not eligible to receive vaccinations.

Where can I get a no-cost Flu shot?

To find a VA medical facility, in-network urgent care or retail pharmacy near you, use our VA Locator and:

Enter the city, state or postal ZIP code for your location.
Choose a Facility Type from the drop-down menu.
- Select VA health for VA medical center locations, or
- Select Urgent Care, for “All in-network urgent care”, or
- Select Community pharmacies (in VA’s network).
Click search.
Choose a provider.

For assistance with in-network community Flu shots, please call 1-.

BEFORE YOU GO

Bring the billing information flyer below to your retail pharmacy or urgent care flu shot visit.

Scan the billing information QR code to your device

What I should I do before I go?

Before you go:

Call ahead to ensure the vaccine type you are seeking is available.
Bring the billing information flyer:
Print: https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/docs/programs/OCC-Billing-Information-Card.pdf OR take a screenshot of QR code above on your phone.

When you arrive:

Tell the provider you are a Veteran enrolled in VA health care.
Tell them you would like to receive the Flu shot paid for by VA.
Show your government-issued ID and the billing information flyer located above.
There is no-cost to you if your visit is only for a flu shot.
You should not pay a copay if you only get a Flu shot.
For assistance with in-network community Flu shots, call or your local VA medical facility.

Who updates my medical records?

The community provider will send your Flu shot information to VA. The VA will update your medical record. You can also request a copy of your Flu shot record and provide it to your VA provider. Please know a short processing delay will occur in updating medical records.

For assistance with in-network community Flu shots, please call 1-.