VA Offers Flu Shots To Veterans Free Of Charge

Flu season is about to be upon us, and a flu shot is the first line of defense from the nasty bug. Thanks to the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (including the VA Outpatient Clinics in Monroe, Louisiana; Texarkana, Arkansas; and Longview, Texas), enrolled veterans will easily be able to get vaccinated.

Veterans can receive their flu shots during any scheduled clinic appointments and in special walk-in flu shot clinics. There is no charge for the flu shot and Veterans are reminded to bring their VA identification card.

The schedule and locations are outlined below:

Overton Brooks VAMC (Shreveport) Walk-in Flu Clinic (no appointment needed)
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - September 28 to November 16 from 1-3 p.m. Check-in at the South Reception Desk at the front entrance of the south wing.

Longview CBOC Walk-in Flu Clinic (no appointment needed)
Every Wednesday - September 21 to December 14 from 1-3 p.m.

Monroe CBOC Walk-in Flu Clinic (no appointment needed)
Every Wednesday - September 21 to December 14 from 1-3 p.m.

Texarkana CBOC Walk-in Flu Clinic (no appointment needed)
Every Wednesday - October 5 to December 21 from 1-3 p.m.

Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic (Main Facility Front Circle)
September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15 from 8 a.m.-Noon

Veterans are also welcome to report to their assigned Primary Care Clinic as a Walk-In visit and receive the flu vaccine. Veterans may also contact their local participating Walgreens Pharmacy for a free Veteran flu shot.

All dates exclude Federal Holidays