NEWS: ALL MIAMI VA PATIENTS CAN GET A COVID -19 VACCINE REGARDLESS OF AGE OR ILLNESS

Printed Friday, March 5, 2021 Miami Herald

Vaccines are free and will be available as long as there is a supply at four locations. Two of the sites, one in Miami and the other in Sunrise, will not require appointments, although they are encouraged, the Miami VA said. The other two locations, in Key West and Homestead, are by appointment only. Veterans who want to make an appointment can call (305) 575-7000 or contact their care team. Veterans must be enrolled and eligible for VA healthcare benefits and also be able to return to the same site for the second dose.

The vaccine sites are: Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center 1201 NW 16th St., Miami. Monday-Saturday 7 am - 3 pm. walk-in and by appointment. William B. Kling VA Clinic 9800 W. Commercial Blvd., Sunrise. Monday-Saturday 8 am - 4 pm. Walk-in and by appointment. Key West VA Clinic, 1300 Douglas Circle, Key West. By appointment only. Homestead VA Clinic, 950 Krome Ave., Homestead. By appointment only.

Veterans can visit https://www.miami.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp for updates on the Miami VA's program.