Vermont Business Magazine The White River Junction VA Medical Center announced today that it will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-In Clinic for VA enrolled veterans of all ages with existing medical conditions. It will be held on March 5 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.
Please note the age adjustment is currently only for the walk-in clinic on March 5 at Essex Junction.
Champlain Valley Exposition
WHAT: Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
WHO: Any eligible, VA enrolled Veterans with existing medical conditions. Eligibility staff will be there to process applications for VA healthcare if you are not already enrolled.
Please bring your DD214 and any supporting military documentation to help us determine your eligibility for VA Healthcare.
WHERE: Champlain Valley Exposition – Gate B, 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, VT 05442
WHEN: Friday, March 5th 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Our goal is to vaccinate every eligible Veteran who wishes to receive the vaccine. NO appointment is necessary – please just show up.
Before attending either clinic, please read the important information below:
- NO NEED TO SHOW EARLY- staggered arrival times lower the waiting durations
- Will be offering the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
- Veterans MUST be enrolled in VA Healthcare
- If you’re not enrolled or registered in the White River Junction Healthcare System, please call 802-295-9363 extension 4004 or 5118 to see about enrollment in VA healthcare!
- The enrollment team will assist with applications, if you want to apply in person with your DD214 (military discharge document)
- Second Doses MUST be APRIL 2nd at same location
- If you have received any other vaccine in the last two weeks or plan to in the next 6 weeks, you cannot receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at this time
- You cannot receive the vaccine if you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 3 months
- At this time the COVID-19 vaccine is not recommended for anyone who has previously experienced an anaphylactic reaction to a vaccine
Masks and Physical Distancing Required
Remember, no appointment is necessary!
Veterans can sign up to get updated information at this site: https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/
Source: White River Junction VA Medical Center 3.3.2021