COVID-19 vaccines and testing at VA Portland
COVID-19 vaccines remain very effective in preventing severe disease, however, their protection against the virus may decrease over time, especially in people 65 and older. - Vaccines remain the best measure to protect people from COVID-19, slow transmission, and reduce the likelihood of new variants emerging. Please help by keeping current on your COVID vaccinations.
COVID Testing
If you are a Veteran and have COVID-like symptoms , contact your Primary Care team by secure messaging (MyHealtheVet) or by calling 503-220-8262, option 2 to discuss your situation.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
VA Portland is offering COVID Vaccines for veterans through primary care and specialty clinics appointments. (Please note: COVID-19 vaccinations are also available on a walk-in basis at Primary Care clinics, during business hours. Please note, wait times may vary and vaccinations are not available at clinics in Lincoln County.
You can schedule, cancel or reschedule a vaccination appointment two ways:
- Contact your care team via MyHealtheVet, or
- Call 800-949-1004 select option 2 when the message starts.
COVID-19 & flu vaccine billing
Retail pharmacies and urgent care clinics that are part of VA’s Community Care Network (CCN) can provide eligible Veterans with a flu or COVID-19 vaccine that is reimbursed by VA.
Veterans and participating Community Care pharmacies - learn more.
For Veterans, use the link above to learn about...
- Eligibility
- Choosing a Pharmacy
- What to do when you arrive at the community/non-VA pharmacy