No Result
View All Results
Military Families
SUBSCRIBE FREE
No Result
View All Results
 Military Families
SUBSCRIBE FREE
Military Families

COVID-19 booster shot offered at VA sites

Kari Williams by Kari Williams
October 4, 2021
COVID-19 booster shot

A slide created for use during the Facebook Live town hall hosted by the 88th Medical Group on Aug. 26, 2021 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The slide provides information on the COVID-19 vaccines efficacy over time and the need for a booster shot. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by David Clingerman

Tweet

Eligible veterans can now receive a COVID-19 booster shot through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The VA said in a news release Monday that it is administering the Pfizer booster shot “under emergency-use authorization,” following approval from the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

VA Secretary Denis McDonough said in the release that the authorization allows VA to offer veterans “an opportunity to maximize their protection” from the virus.

READ MORE: COVID-19 vaccines: What military families need to know

The booster is recommended for:

  • People 65 years old and older who live in long-term care facilities; 
  • People between the ages of 50 and 64 who have underlying medical conditions; 
  • Those who are 18 to 49 years old with underlying conditions “based on their individual benefits and risks”;
  • Anyone between the ages of 18 and 64 who have an increased risk of contracting the virus due to “occupational or institutional” settings.

Veterans eligible for a booster shot will be contacted, and they can arrange an appointment or receive the dose on a walk-in basis, the release stated.

For more information, visit the VA COVID-19 vaccines webpage or contact a local VA facility.

Read comments
Tags: booster shotCOVID booster shotCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicCOVID-19 PfizerPfizerPfizer booster shotVAVA COVID-19
Tweet30
Kari Williams

Kari Williams

Kari Williams was the associate editor for AmeriForce Media from September 2021 to September 2023. She has more than a decade of experience in the journalism industry across print, digital and social media platforms throughout the Midwest. Kari has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mass communications from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Related Posts

Trade schools offer veterans niche skills, employment
Military Education

Trade schools offer veterans niche skills, employment

2 days ago
Party of five: Navy family celebrates thriving twins after rare high-risk pregnancy  
Military Health

Party of five: Navy family celebrates thriving twins after rare high-risk pregnancy  

1 week ago
Sesame Street unveils new military family resources after feedback from listening tour
Military Health

Sesame Street unveils new military family resources after feedback from listening tour

2 weeks ago
How TRICARE changes are affecting families
Military Benefits

How TRICARE changes are affecting families

3 weeks ago
Sept. 11 changed my life — and led me to the military
History

Sept. 11 changed my life — and led me to the military

4 weeks ago
Top enlisted Marine receives the Distinguished Service Award from VSO
Military Career

Top enlisted Marine receives the Distinguished Service Award from VSO

1 month ago

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Military News, delivered to your inbox

Get a free copy of MILITARY FAMILIES delivered to your inbox each month

GET YOUR FREE MAGAZINES!

Sign up, and you will also get our bi-monthly eNewsletters!

Never miss out on the latest stories.

Let's connect!

ABOUT US

  • OUR STORY
  • OUR TEAM
  • OUR WRITERS

RESOURCES

  • GET PRINT
  • GET DIGITAL
  • GET THE NEWSLETTER
  • GET THE 2025 MILITARY INSURANCE GUIDE

ADVERTISE

  • GET OUR MEDIA KIT
  • CFC/NONPROFITS

SUBMISSIONS

  • SUBMIT YOUR STORY
  • PITCH US

The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.

© 2023 Military Families by U.S. Military Publishing. Privacy Policy | Terms | Site by Swiss Commerce

Thank you for your interest in Military Families Magazine!

Thank you for your interest in Military Families Magazine!

Thank you for your interest in Military Families Magazine!

No Result
View All Results
  • News
  • Military Life
    • Deployment
    • Relocation
    • Military Spouses
    • Military Kids
  • Education
  • Career
    • Transition
    • Entrepreneur
  • Veterans
  • Health
  • Money
  • OFF DUTY
    • Travel
    • Book Reviews & Roundups
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
  • BENEFITS
    • 2025 MILITARY INSURANCE GUIDE
  • About us
    • Submit your story
    • Our story
    • Our team
    • Our writers
  • Magazine
    • Get print
    • Get digital
    • Get the newsletter
  • Advertise
    • Get our media kit
    • CFC/Nonprofits

© 2025 Military Families by U.S. Military Publishing. Site by SCBW.

No Result
View All Results
  • News
  • Military Life
    • Deployment
    • Relocation
    • Military Spouses
    • Military Kids
  • Education
  • Career
    • Transition
    • Entrepreneur
  • Veterans
  • Health
  • Money
  • OFF DUTY
    • Travel
    • Book Reviews & Roundups
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
  • BENEFITS
    • 2025 MILITARY INSURANCE GUIDE
  • About us
    • Submit your story
    • Our story
    • Our team
    • Our writers
  • Magazine
    • Get print
    • Get digital
    • Get the newsletter
  • Advertise
    • Get our media kit
    • CFC/Nonprofits

© 2025 Military Families by U.S. Military Publishing. Site by SCBW.