No Age Requirement For Veterans Who Want The Covid Vaccine

ESSEX, CHESTER, DEEP RIVER, CT — Vaccine Available to Veterans with No Age Restrictions

Effective March 1, VA Connecticut will offer COVID-19 vaccine to enrolled patients regardless of age.

"Due to a steady supply and strong interest from our veterans, we feel confident in dropping the age restrictions to offer the vaccine to any enrolled veteran interested in receiving it," said VA Connecticut director Al Montoya.

Depending on location, VA Connecticut patients will receive either the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. As of Feb. 28, the healthcare system has vaccinated approximately 17,000 enrolled patients through a series of scheduled appointments and walk-in clinics.
Upcoming Walk-in Clinics:

• March 5 from 12-4pm
  • West Haven Annex, 200 Edison Road/Pez Blvd in Orange

Key Information for Attendees:

• Veterans (any age) must be enrolled for care with VA to receive the vaccine.
• We are administering the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The location will determine which vaccine is given.
• Availability is first-come, first-served.
• Mask and physical distancing required. To maintain physical distancing, if possible, we ask that veterans not bring anyone to the clinic.