John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan

COVID-19 Vaccines

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized three COVID-19 vaccines. VA is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance to pause in providing the Janssen vaccine at this time. This pause is due to a concern about possible rare side effects. Your safety is our top priority. For more information, go to the CDC website. Read the CDC and FDA statement on the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. If you have a vaccine appointment scheduled, your VA health facility will work with you to determine what to do next.

Congress has passed a new law that allows us to offer COVID-19 vaccines to more people. VA is now able to offer vaccine to the following groups who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at VA when their local VA facilities have enough vaccine:

• Veterans
• Spouse of a Veteran
• Caregivers of a Veteran
• Recipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits

The best way to stay informed is to sign up to tell us you'd like to get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA. Your local VA facility will then contact you when they have a vaccine for you.

For your continued health and safety during this pandemic, please don't come to a VA health facility to request a COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment unless you are coming to a specific scheduled event such as a walk-in clinic or drive-through clinic that does not require an appointment.

Note: Your employer, pharmacy, or local public health officials may offer you a COVID-19 vaccine. We encourage you to take the first opportunity you have to get a vaccine at the most convenient location for you.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Alert

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is available to all Veterans enrolled for care at the Detroit VA BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the following locations:

John D. Dingell VAMC
4646 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48201
Vaccine Clinic Schedule
     *Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with last appointment at 7:00 p.m.

Pontiac CBOC
44200 Woodward Avenue, Suite 208
Pontiac, MI 48341
     *Select Days Only

Yale CBOC
7470 Brockway Road
Yale, MI 48097
     *Select Days Only

PACT Clinics in Detroit will also begin administering COVID-19 vaccines this week by appointment only.

Veterans are encouraged to schedule an appointment.  Patients can schedule through their provider or by calling 313-576-1051. Wait times may be encountered as we accommodate those needing vaccinations. We appreciate your patience. 

To get the latest updates, and to sign up and stay informed about COVID-19 vaccines, visit VA's vaccine information page.

• Updated information is also available on the VA national Vaccine Hub website, here.