VA offers Veterans drive-thru service for flu shots

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CHILLICOTHE, OHIO – With the COVID-19 still present, getting your flu vaccine is extremely important this year.  Help protect yourself and others by getting your flu vaccination.

Symptoms associated with seasonal flu include:

1. fever
2. chills
3. body or muscle aches
4. headache
5. feeling tired and weak
6. cough
7. sneezing
8. runny or stuffy nose
9. sore throat
10. chest discomfort.  

If you have these symptoms, it is important to stay away from others and rest.  Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and take a fever reducer as advised by your healthcare provider.  Make sure to notify your healthcare provider within 48 hours of onset of symptoms.  Antivirals can be prescribed within the first 48 hours to help lessen your symptoms.  You can reduce your risk of contracting the flu by doing these simple things:

1. Don’t smoke.
2. Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
3. Exercise regularly.
4. Maintain a healthy weight.
5. Get adequate sleep.
6. WASH YOUR HANDS frequently!

To minimize unnecessary exposure to the seasonal flu or to COVID-19, the Chillicothe VA and VA Community Clinics are administering vaccinations while Veterans remain in their vehicle.  Veterans can also request a flu shot during a regularly scheduled appointment.

When utilizing one of the following drive-thru flu clinics, Veterans need to wear a mask and have clothing that will allow upper arm to be bare for the injection.  

Chillicothe VA Drive-Thru Flu Clinic (Building 9)

Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10a – 6p through November 19

Athens VA Clinic Walk-Up Flu Clinic

Tuesdays 8a – Noon; Thursdays 1p – 4p 

Cambridge VA Clinic Drive-Thru Flu Clinic

October 6, 10a – 6p; Walk Up Flu Clinic, Thursdays 4:30p – 6p by appointment, call 740-432-1963

Lancaster VA Clinic Walk-Up Flu Clinic

Thursdays 8a – 4p through October 29

Saturday Flu Clinic, October 3, 10a – 2p

Evening Flu Clinic, October 8, 4p – 8p

Outreach Flu Clinic at Amvets, 700 S. Maple Street, October 6, 10a – 2p

Marietta VA Clinic Walk-Up Flu Clinic

VA Mobile Unit, October 29, 10a – 6p

Outreach Flu Clinic at American Legion Post 64, 9 Wooster Street, September 19, 10a – 6p; October 9, 10a – 6p

Outreach Flu Clinic at Marietta Times Parking Lot, 700 Channel Lane

VA Mobile Unit, September 26, 8:30a – 3:30p

Portsmouth VA Clinic Walk-Up Flu Clinic

Thursdays 8a – 4p, through October 29

Saturday Flu Clinic, October 3, 10a – 2p

Evening Flu Clinic, October 8, 4p – 8p

Outreach Flu Clinic at American Legion, 705 S. Court Street, October 6, 10a – 2p

Wilmington VA Clinic Drive-Up/Walk-Up Flu Clinic

Monday/Wednesday/Fridays 12:30p – 4:30p, through October 30

Saturday Flu Clinic, October 17, 10a – 2p

Evening Flu Clinic, September 23, 4p – 8p, October 14, 4p – 8p

With questions regarding the flu clinics, Veterans can call 773-1141, ext. 5575, or your local VA Clinic.  

Athens VA Clinic: 740-592-7220

Cambridge VA Clinic: 740-432-1963

Lancaster VA Clinic: 740-653-6145

Marietta VA Clinic: 740-568-0412

Portsmouth VA Clinic: 740-353-3236

Wilmington VA Clinic: 937-382-3949

If you are not enrolled in the VA healthcare system, visit chillicothe.va.gov/enrollment.asp to register or call 740-772-7170 with questions.