North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System

COVID-19 Vaccines

VA is providing the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccines, as authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Supply varies by facility.

VA is resuming offering the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 18 years and older. This is 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. After careful review and evaluation, the FDA and CDC have confidence that this vaccine is safe for use and effective in preventing COVID-19. The available data show that the vaccine's benefits outweigh its risks and the chance of blood clots occurring following its administration is very low.

Anyone who is offered the J&J 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. The primary goal of COVID-19 vaccination is to protect those we serve from COVID-19, and VA's priority remains the safety of all those receiving vaccine from VA, including Veterans, their spouses, caregivers, employees and federal partners. For more information about COVID-19 vaccines at VA, visit www.va.gov/covidvaccine/.

Congress has passed a new law that allows us to offer COVID-19 vaccines to more people. VA is now able to offer vaccine to the following groups who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at VA when their local VA facilities have enough vaccine:

• Veterans
• Spouse of a Veteran
• Caregivers of a Veteran
• Recipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits

The best way to stay informed is to sign up to tell us you'd like to get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA. Your local VA facility will then contact you when they have a vaccine for you.

For your continued health and safety during this pandemic, please don't come to a VA health facility to request a COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment unless you are coming to a specific scheduled event such as a walk-in clinic or drive-through clinic that does not require an appointment.

Note: Your employer, pharmacy, or local public health officials may offer you a COVID-19 vaccine. We encourage you to take the first opportunity you have to get a vaccine at the most convenient location for you.

NF/SGVHS COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Veterans who are not currently receiving care at VA and spouses/caregivers are encouraged to take the first opportunity they have to get a vaccine at the most convenient location whether from their employer, pharmacy, or local public health officials. For continued health and safety during the pandemic, do not come to a VA facility for a COVID-19 Vaccine without an appointment. 

NF/SGVHS continues to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to all Veterans currently receiving care at any NF/SGVHS site. Enrolled Veterans can attend any scheduled clinic listed below.  

Additionally, enrolled NF/SGVHS Veterans can opt to receive the vaccine at one of our sites of care by scheduling an appointment by calling 352-548-6000 ext. 103755. Appointments at our community-based outpatient clinics are still limited.  

Each NF/SGVHS location has different operational plans in place. Current COVID-19 vaccine administration sites and their operational status are provided below.

Off Site/Mobile Unit Locations by Appointment Only

All other NF/SGVHS Locations; By Appointment Only

Enrolled Veterans may schedule an appointment by calling 352-548-6000 ext. 103755. 

Miscellaneous Information/Resources:

-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VANFSG/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VANFSG/ 
-Debunking the Common COVID-19 Vaccine Myths 
-Explaining COVID-19 Vaccine Types