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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine. We encourage you to get your vaccine as soon as you can. It’s the best way to protect yourself, your family,

and your community against COVID-19. We are currently waiting for our batch of the 2024/25 booster to arrive. COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER SHOTS We are currently waiting for our batch of the

2024/25 booster to arrive.  The Ralph H. Johnson VAHCS will offer Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine boosters. This decision follows the Food and

Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement authorizing a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations. For individuals who

received a PFIZER-BIONTECH or MODERNA COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 MONTHS or more after their initial series: For individuals who received a

JOHNSON & JOHNSON COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 2 MONTHS or more after their initial series: COVID-19 BOOSTER 4TH DOSE You can now get a

second booster at least 4 MONTHS after your first booster if any of these descriptions are true for you: * You’re at least 50 years old, OR * You had the Janssen (J&J) vaccine for both

your primary vaccine and your booster, OR * You’re moderately to severely immunocompromised You can choose either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for your second booster HOW

DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT? We ask that Veterans please call to schedule their booster shot. MORE INFORMATION ON BOOSTER SHOTS: There are now booster recommendations for all three

available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that

they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots. FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS COVID-19 TESTING Charleston VAMC offers COVID-19 testing to Veterans enrolled in VA health care. Appointments are required. Patience is appreciated while coordinating staff and

accommodating previously scheduled appointments. Veterans who have been exposed to COVID 19 and are seeking a test, we request that you wait at least 2 days – following the exposure – to be

tested. AT-HOME TESTING You can also order 4 FREE at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests at COVIDtests.gov, or by calling 1- (TTY 1-). Order tests now so you have them when you need them. Learn more about

COVID-19 testing at VA.