November 11, 2021 3:50 a.m.

The Roseburg VA has expanded the offering of COVID-19 booster shots.

Veterans and employees can now get Moderna boosters.

A release said vaccines remain one of the best ways of protecting veterans, staff and the general public against COVID-19. Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccinations are offered by appointment only across all Roseburg VA facilities. The CDC COVID-19 vaccination card should be brought to the appointment.

Boosters will be available:

*At the Eugene Health Care Center, in the lobby, this Saturday

*At the Roseburg campus at the drive-up canopy at Building 1 on Saturday November 30th

*At the North Bend VA Clinic Mondays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

*At the Brookings VA Clinic Tuesdays-Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Veterans interested in receiving a booster with either the Pfizer of Johnson & Johnson vaccine can receive that option from in-network locations.

Get more information on the criteria for being eligible and make an appointment by calling the VA at 440-1000.