Get Your Flu Shot and Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters at the SFVAHCS!

SFVAHCS is now offering the updated “bivalent” COVID-19 boosters to individuals who have completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series. We are also offering the Flu vaccine and the COVID primary vaccine series.

What you need to know:

• The updated booster protects against both the original virus that causes COVID-19 as well as the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants.
• People who have completed a primary series, including those who have received booster doses, and whose last shot was at least 2 months ago are eligible for the updated “bivalent” booster.
• People 18 years and older can get either a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna updated booster.
• COVID-19 vaccines are free.
• It is safe to get both a flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine at the same appointment.
• Receiving an updated booster will ensure that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Staying up to date ensures that you have protection against severe illness and death from COVID-19.
• If you haven’t yet had your primary COVID vaccine series, you should do it now. After you have completed a primary series, you will be eligible for an updated booster 2 months after your last dose.

How do I get the Flu and COVID vaccines this year?

• You can call the COVID-19 hotline (415-750-2204) to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine appointments at our Medical Center’s Fort Miley campus or any of the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
• Both the Flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccines can be offered and administered at the same appointment (1 appointment, 2 vaccines) or you can get each separately.
• If you received the Flu or COVID vaccine outside the VA, please be sure to tell your health care provider so they can record this information in your medical record.

For more information, please visit: COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Boosters | FDA and Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines Including Boosters | CDC