Saturday, February 27, 2021

Getting Vaccine

We hope you are staying safe through this COVID-19 response. The Miami VA continues to respond proactively and is committed to protecting our Veterans while providing the healthcare you earned.

No-Appointment COVID Vaccine Clinics 

Miami VA Healthcare System COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics are now offering COVID-19 Vaccine for enrolled, eligible Veterans in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties.

COVID Vaccines are now available for walk-ins or by appointment at the William "Bill" Kling VA Clinic and Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center on Saturdays!

William “Bill” Kling VA Clinic

9800 W Commercial Blvd, Sunrise FL 33351
Hours of Operation:  Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Clinic Type:  By appointment or walk in while supplies last

Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center

1201 NW 16th St, Miami FL 33125
Hours of Operation:  Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Clinic Type:  By appointment or walk in while supplies last

Veterans Being Vaccinated at the Miami VA Healthcare System 

  • Eligible, enrolled Veterans over the age of 65
  • Eligible, enrolled Veterans of any age with underlying medical conditions
  • Eligible, enrolled Veterans that receive care at the VA aged 18 and older and are employed as fire fighters, police officers, corrections officers, food and agricultural workers, United States Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers, and those who work in the educational sector (teachers, support staff, and daycare workers). *Please bring identification or documentation of employment in one of these categories.

Appointment-only vaccine clinics are available at our Homestead VA Clinic and Key West VA Clinic

Key West VA Clinic
1300 Douglas Circle, Key West, FL 33040
Hours of Operation:  Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Clinic Type:  By appointment

Homestead VA Clinic
950 Krome Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030
Hours of Operation: Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Clinic Type:  By appointment

To schedule an appointment, Veterans can call 305-575-7000 or contact their care team.

Veterans must be enrolled and eligible for VA health care benefits. Veterans must be able to return to the same site for their second dose. All Veterans are being reminded to not bring a visitor to their vaccine appointment unless medically necessary. Walk in clinics will remain available as supply allows. 

Underlying medical conditions include cancer, chronic kidney disease, COPD, heart failure, coronary artery disease, pregnancy, sickle cell disease, type 2 diabetes and more found here

Veterans may also visit https://www.miami.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp for information and updates.

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