Don't quote me on this. Other VA facilities maybe doing something different.

Here in the Las Vegas VAMC, I have been hearing overhead announcements these past few days saying... "Attention in the facility. Any veteran age 70 and above, who want the Covid vaccine, please proceed to the main auditorium before 2PM".

When I escort a patient going to a different unit, I see a line of veterans forming outside the auditorium. This has been happening the past few days. I know for a fact there are NO appointments being made (yet) for Covid Vaccines for the Veteran general population.

So to my beloved veterans who are above 70 years old, check with the main VA hospital in your area if the same thing is happening. While it may not be the most efficient way to get your Covid Vaccine, this may be a way to get it.

Again.... please do not quote me on this. This is my observation that I am passing to my elderly veterans here in the forum.

This seems like an important development for our beloved Veterans! Maybe change your thread title to something like:

PSA - VA Administering Covid 19 Vaccines for Veterans 70 and above. NO Appointment Needed

Just checked the American Lake VA in WA. It’s sign up and get notified.

Icabod, is that regardless of age? Just wondering how it is being done at a different VA facility.

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Originally posted by Icabod:
Just checked the American Lake VA in WA. It’s sign up and get notified.

Wednesday, 01/27.... (0815). Just heard the overhead announcement.

Wife is a Army vet whose heart doctor with the VA suggested the shot for her so when she called to get on the list she as able to add my name( also a veteran) as age is 72yrs. 1st shot was on 17th jan with 2nd to be on the 7th Feb at the VA hospital in New Orleans which is a 1 3/4 hr trip depending on traffic flow on the interstate hwy. ................... drill sgt.