Flu vaccination program | veterans affairs

Getting a flu shot protects you, your family and your community. The CDC recommends getting your flu shot before October 31st of each year. Free flu vaccines are now available to Veterans

enrolled in VA Eastern Kansas Health Care. See details below. PERSONS WITH EGG ALLERGIES The CDC adopted updated recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’

(ACIP), including new recommendations for people with egg allergies.     “While ACIP has previously recommended that all people 6 months and older with egg allergy should be vaccinated for

flu, in the past there have been additional safety measures recommended for administration of egg-based flu vaccine to people who have had severe allergic reactions to egg.  The ACIP voted

that people with egg allergy may receive any flu vaccine (egg-based or non-egg based) that is otherwise appropriate for their age and health status.  Additional safety measures are no longer

recommended for flu vaccination beyond those recommended for receipt of any vaccine”. 2023-24 Updated CDC Flu Vaccination Recommendations Eligible Veterans can also get no-cost flu vaccines

at in-network retail pharmacies* and urgent care clinics through the VA’s Community Care Network (CCN).  CVS, Kroger, Safeway, Costco, Wegmans and some independent pharmacies are covered,

you can find participating pharmacies here: Find VA Locations | Veterans Affairs.   *Walgreens pharmacies are NOT participating in the VA flu shot program this year. SEE IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS:   HOW TO GET A FREE FLU SHOT THROUGH THE COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK. Bring your VA ID card as well as the VA’s Billing Information.  For VA's billing information, either print

a copy - VA's Billing Information Card or scan the QR code below and have it viewable on your phone when you go.