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Updated: 12:26 PM EST March 1, 2021
HARTFORD, Conn The VA Connecticut Healthcare System announced Monday that it will offer the COVID-19 vaccine to VA patients regardless of their age.
The move is effective March 1. Clinics in Newington and West Haven will accept walk-ins.
“Due to a steady supply and strong interest from our veterans, we feel confident in dropping the age restrictions to offer vaccine to any enrolled veteran interested in receiving it,” said VA Connecticut director Al Montoya in a statement.
Depending on location, VA Connecticut patients will receive either the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
As of Sunday, the VA healthcare system vaccinated approximately 17,000 enrolled patients through a series of scheduled appointments and walk-in clinics.