North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System

NF/SGVHS COVID-19 Vaccine Operations - April 29

April 29, 2021

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North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) continues its efforts in providing COVID-19 vaccination services to anyone who served in the military, their caregivers and spouses, and some other beneficiaries under the authority granted by the SAVE LIVES Act, signed by President Joe Biden on March 24, 2021. 

On Wednesday May 5, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination event at the American Legion Post 56 located at 709 Edwards Road Starke, FL 32091. The vaccine will be available by appointment only. 

Individuals eligible under the SAVES LIVES Act who would like to receive a COVID-19 vaccine from VA should go to www.va.gov/covid-19-vaccine to sign up. Once registered, those eligible will have access to schedule an appointment by calling 352-548-6000 ext. 103755 or attend a no appointment needed clinic. 

Enrolled NF/SGVHS Veterans can opt to receive the vaccine at one of our sites of care by calling to schedule an appointment at 352-548-6000 ext. 103755 or attend a no appointment needed clinic. Appointments at our community-based outpatient clinics remain limited. 

Each NF/SGVHS location has different operational plans in place. Starting Monday, May 3, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in Gainesville, Lake City, and The Villages will move to new locations. Current COVID-19 vaccine administration sites and their operational status are provided below. 

1st Dose- No Appointment Needed Vaccination Events (while supplies last):

• Malcom Randall VA Medical Center*(Gainesville area)
  No Appointment Needed
  1601 SW Archer Rd. Gainesville, Fl, 32606
  UPDATED LOCATION- Walk-up clinic in Primary Care Waiting Room (located on the first floor near Valet Parking)
  Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Lake City VA Medical Center* (Lake City area)
  No Appointment Needed
  619 S. Marion Av Lake City, FL 32025
  UPDATED LOCATION- Walk-up clinic in Primary Care Waiting Room (located on the 2^nd floor of the main building)
  Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

*Note: Individuals who prefer to schedule an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccination in Gainesville and Lake City can call 352-548-6000 ext. 103755 to schedule.

Off Site/Mobile Unit Locations by Appointment Only:

• Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2391 (St. Augustine area)
  By Appointment Only
  6184 US-1 BUS,
  St. Augustine, Fl, 32086
• Timuquana Market Place (Jacksonville area)
  By Appointment Only
  5150 Timuquana Road Suite 6
  Jacksonville, FL 32210
• American Legion Post 56 (Starke area)- one day event
  By Appointment Only on May 5, 2021
  709 Edwards Rd
  Starke, FL 32091

All other NF/SGVHS Locations Offering the COVID-19 Vaccine by Appointment Only:

• Valdosta Community Based Outpatient Clinic
  By Appointment Only
  348 Enterprise Drive Suite B, Valdosta, GA 31601-5169
• Palatka Community Based Outpatient Clinic
  By Appointment Only
  400 North State Road 19 Suite 48, Palatka, FL 32177-2449
• Sergeant Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas VA Clinic
  By Appointment Only
  2181 East Orange Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32311-6144
• UPDATED LOCATION- The Villages Outpatient Clinic
  By Appointment Only
  8900 Southeast 165^th Mulberry Lane The Villages, FL 32162-5884
• Marianna Community Based Outpatient Clinic
  By Appointment Only
  970 Highway 90 Marianna, FL 32446-6802
• Middleburg Community Based Outpatient Clinic
  By Appointment Only
  400 College Drive Suite 200, Middleburg, FL 32068-8525
• Ocala Community Based Outpatient Clinic
  By Appointment Only
  1515 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Suite 226 Ocala, FL 34470-6856
• St. Marys Community Based Outpatient Clinic
  By Appointment Only
  2603 Osborne Road Kings Bay Village, Suite E St. Marys, GA 31558-3843
• Waycross Community Based Outpatient Clinic
  By Appointment Only
  515B City Boulevard City Square Plaza Waycross, GA 31501-8016

Important:

VA is now offering the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 18 years and older, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance, following a 10-day pause recommended by the CDC and FDA after a very small number of people who received the vaccine experienced rare but serious blood clots. Anyone who is offered the Janssen vaccine from VA will receive information about the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine, including the rare risk of blood clots and will be made aware of alternative vaccine options.

Veterans who have received any other vaccination in the last 14 days or have any COVID-19 or Flu like symptoms will not be vaccinated.  Veterans must present to the same location to receive their second dose unless they receive the one-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

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