Flu shots for Veterans in VA healthcare system

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:02:02 -0400

The VA has announced that Walgreens will provide Flu shots, starting now, for all VA healthcare participants free - for the first 75,000 Veterans with a VA healthcare ID Card. Those who come after the first 75,000 without any other insurance may have to pay a small fee for the shot.

http://www.ehealth.va.gov/campaign/flu/20140903_RetailCare_singlepgFactSheet_508.pdf

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2014 11:43 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:43:22 -0400

Nice of Walgreens to do something for the military especially when they decided to not accept Tricare any more.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Oct 11 at 2014 1:25 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 13:25:57 -0400

CVS gives free flu shots to anyone regardless of vet status and has been doing so for years. This year they are also giving a 20% off shopping coupon.

Response by PO1 James Friedman made Oct 11 at 2014 1:34 PM

PO1 James Friedman — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 13:34:19 -0400

What really pisses me off about the VA is that they accept Medicare but won't accept Tricare.

Response by SGT Alfred Cox made Oct 11 at 2014 4:34 PM

SGT Alfred Cox — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 16:34:32 -0400

I just got my Flu Shot yesterday at the VA.. quick and simple

Response by SGT Alfred Cox made Oct 11 at 2014 4:36 PM

SGT Alfred Cox — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 16:36:54 -0400

Im on Tri Care south region ...and it was free for me...

Response by PO1 James Friedman made Oct 11 at 2014 8:10 PM

PO1 James Friedman — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 20:10:19 -0400

I found out about it when I moved to Greeneville, TN from the Charleston, SC area in 2011.

Response by CMDCM Gene Treants made Oct 15 at 2015 11:10 PM

CMDCM Gene Treants — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 23:10:29 -0400

In addition for all you Vets in the Chesapeake VA Area. They are having a free med clinic this Saturday October 17, 2015 for Vets put on by Dr. Montero in at the Chesapeake, Lifestyle Center from 9 am until 12 or maybe 1:00 pm. Please SHARE - especially in that area!!!