United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Erie VA Medical Center

Flu Season 2012

Erie VA Medical Center is offering free flu shots to eligible Veterans now through March 30, 2013. 

Infection: Don't Pass It On

Again this year, one shot covers both seasonal and H1N1 flu.

Three easy ways to get vaccinated:

  1. Drop by the Erie VA Medical Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. any weekday, except federal holidays.  You can also visit your local VA community-based outpatient clinic in Ashtabula, Crawford, McKean, Venango, or Warren county any weekday.  For faster service, please drop by between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
  2. Come to an upcoming Saturday drive-thru flu shot clinic in September and October.  For dates and times, click here.
  3. Ask for a free flu shot at any scheduled VA appointment.
 

Be sure to bring along a photo ID, such as your Veteran's Identification Card.

Additional steps you can take to ward off the flu:

  • avoid people who are sick
  • clean hands often
  • keep hands away from face
  • cover coughs and sneezes

Additional Resources:

pdf indicator Download VA's informational fact sheet about flu shots. 

pdf indicator Download the CDC's "Take 3" brochure for preventative measures against influenza.

pdf indicator Do you have the flu? Find out here!