Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia is offering VA-enrolled Veterans a drive-thru option for receiving a free annual influenza vaccination.

A news release says the drive-through clinic is a fast, convenient way for enrolled Veterans to be vaccinated at no cost before the start of this year’s flu season. Veterans also may receive their free flu vaccination during regularly-scheduled appointments at Truman VA’s Primary Care clinics, Specialty Surgery, Specialty Clinics and Behavioral Health.

Additionally, enrolled Veterans may receive their no-cost flu vaccination at one of eight Truman VA community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) or at an in-network Community Care Network pharmacy or urgent care location.

To find out if your pharmacy or urgent care is a VA-approved, in-network provider, contact Truman VA at (573) 814-6000 or call (844) 698-2311 (select option one, and then select option one again). Veterans must show their VA health identification card at the time of their vaccination.

Truman VA’s drive-thru flu clinic is available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday each week (except on federal holidays).

The drive-thru flu clinic is in the south section of the first floor of Truman VA’s parking garage located at 800 Hospital Drive. Veterans should access the drive-through clinic from the service road off Monk Drive, between the garage and Parking Lot D.