Flu Vaccinations - Columbia VA Health Care System
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Columbia VA Health Care System

 

Flu Vaccinations

Veterans, apply for your VA Health Benefits at the Veterans Benefits Administation.

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Prevent flu transmission by:

  • Getting a flu vaccine
  • Staying home if sick
  • Adhering to precautions and
  • WASHING HANDS!

 

EVERYONE 6 months and older should get a flu shot. Additional high-risk groups for the flu:

  • People with chronic health problems (such as diabetes, chronic lung disease, asthma, heart failure, or kidney failure).
  • People undergoing certain medical treatments.
  • People who live in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities.
  • Caregivers and household contacts of babies younger than 6 months.
  • Health care workers.

 

Even when healthy people get the flu, it can be deadly, about 36,000 people die annually of complications from the flu.

  • The flu vaccine is the best protection against the flu. The flu shot will not give you the flu.
  • It is NOT TOO LATE TO VACCINATE.  Seasonal flu usually peaks by February but disease can occur as late as May.  

Flu shots are available right now, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 p.m., at any VA medical facility within the Columbia VA Health Care System.  As a Veteran, you can also go to any Walgreens, present your valid VA ID and any other form of identification to receive a free flu shot.

 

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Contact Info

Location

  • All Primary Care, Medical, and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

Contact Number(s)

  • 803-695-6701

Hours of Operation

  • Momday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.