The VA health care system will begin Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations this week at 128 additional sites, including the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson and the Gulf Coast VA Health Care System, both in Mississippi. On Dec. 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which is the second COVID-19 vaccine to be authorized. Per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, VA will continue to vaccinate health care personnel, as well as community living center and spinal cord unit residents. As vaccine supplies increase, VA’s ultimate goal is to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to all Veterans and employees who want to be vaccinated. 113 VA Medical Centers and outpatient clinics will receive limited Moderna COVID-19 vaccine supplies this week. (Source: VA 02/09/21) VA to begin COVID-19 vaccinations at 128 additional sites - VAntage Point UPDATE: The Biloxi VA Medical Center will give COVID-19 vaccination to veterans on Feb. 13 utilizing a drive-through model. Vaccinations will be given to those who have made an appointment; and from 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. based on availability.
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