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VA is providing COVID-19 vaccines, as authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Supply varies by facility.
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VA is providing COVID-19 vaccines, as authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Supply varies by facility. You can also receive your Moderna booster outside of VA. You can locate a vaccine site at https://www.vaccines.gov/search/. Make sure to take your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card when you go! We continue to encourage all eligible individuals to get vaccinated.
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We encourage you to get your vaccine as soon as you can. It’s the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community against COVID-19. This is especially important as new forms (or “variants”) of COVID-19 spread more quickly in the U.S.

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We encourage Veterans, their spouses, caregivers and recipients of CHAMPVA to sign up to get a COVID-19 vaccine. 

Who can get a COVID vaccine at VA?

All Veterans and their constituents can get COVID-19 vaccines under the SAVE LIVES Act. This does not include the flu shot.

► All Veterans (including Veterans who live or travel outside of the U.S. and are eligible for the VA Foreign Medical Program)

► Spouses and surviving spouses of Veterans

► Caregivers of Veterans (including family members or friends who provide care to a Veteran)
The VA defines a Caregiver as a family member or friend who provides care to a Veteran. Caregivers may help a Veteran with personal needs like feeding, bathing, or dressing. They may also help a Veteran with tasks like shopping or transportation.

► Recipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits

More information about who can get a vaccine

Who is eligible for a booster at the VA?

Veterans, VA employees, spouses of Veterans, caregivers and CHAMPVA recipients under the authority of the SAVE LIVES Act are eligible for a booster if:

► Age 18 or older

► At least two months after completing COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses of Moderna, Pfizer, or Novavax. One dose Johnson & Johnson/Janssen) or at least two months after their last booster.

► The VA is now offering an updated booster. This booster will protect people both from the original COVID-19 virus and newer variants. This booster specifically protects people from the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variations of the virus. The bivalent Moderna and Pfizer boosters are FDA Emergency Use Authorized. They are safe and effective.

How can I receive my COVID vaccine and/or additional/booster dose?

WALK-IN
The COVID Vaccination Clinic now accepts walk-ins Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

APPOINTMENT
Call 562-826-5151 Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., to schedule your COVID-19 vaccination appointment. 

LOCATION
COVID Vaccination Clinic
Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Bldg. 165 ("The Egg") 
5901 E. 7th St., Long Beach, CA 90822 

For COVID-19 vaccine updates, call 562-826-8000 and Press 8. It is important to identify to the schedulers if you have an immunocompromised medical condition, so you will be scheduled for an appropriate vaccine dose. 

What vaccines are available?

We offer the Moderna and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines. The Novavax vaccines are available in limited supply.

What if I received my booster outside of VA?

If a Veteran decides to receive their booster outside of VA, they are encouraged to share this information with their VA care team. 

We also continue to encourage all Veterans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible if they have not done so already.

I am a Veteran not enrolled in VA health care. How can I enroll?

Veterans can apply for VA health care by calling 877-222-8387 or visiting How to Apply for VA Health Care. 

What can I do to fight COVID-19?

Keep up the 3W’s!

It’s important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to help stop this pandemic as we learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work in real-world conditions. Even after vaccination, Veterans and employees should continue to:

  • Wear a face covering
  • Watch your distance (stay 6 feet apart)
  • Wash hands frequently
I have a specific medical condition and don’t know if it’s a good idea for me to be vaccinated. Who should I ask?

If you have a question about your personal medical history, please communicate with your primary care provider. You can also learn quite a bit about the specifics of the COVID-19 vaccine at our Keep Me Informed tool.

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.