Can we give flu vaccine to family members of enrolled veterans?
No. At this time, flu vaccine purchased by the VA may not be given to family members of enrolled veterans. (Please see information above concerning CHAMPVA members and their eligibility). Some VA facilities have partnered with local public health agencies in order to offer flu vaccine to family members and those not enrolled for VA care during flu vaccine campaigns. The local public agencies provide their own supply of flu vaccine, records, and billing or cost accounting (i.e., billing Medicare or insurance). The local public health organization (e.g., “Visiting Nurse Association” or local county health department) provides its’ own staff to administer flu vaccines as well. The local public health organization may provide services at a separate station/location within the VA facility during walk-in flu vaccine campaigns, for example. back to section back to top 3. Can veterans who are not currently enrolled in VA health care receive flu vaccine? If so, what is the proper procedure for
