Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
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We continue to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to our veteran and Dept. of Defense/TRICARE patients, ages 12 and up, as well as unenrolled veterans, their spouses and caregivers. We also are vaccinating TRICARE patients, ages 5-11. More Details
Coronavirus
COVID-19 vaccines: All Veterans, spouses and caregivers can get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA. Visit our vaccine information page.
For VA-specific information: Read our coronavirus FAQs and public health response, or use our coronavirus chatbot.
Prepare for a visit: Everyone entering our facilities is screened, and visitors are limited. Face coverings are mandatory. For some needs, you may be able to get care at home by phone or video.
For the latest coronavirus information: Visit the CDC website.
Flu shots & COVID-19 boosters available
Influenza vaccinations: Lovell FHCC has flu shots available at our main hospital and our community based outpatient clinics for veterans eligible for VA care and our Dept. of Defense/TRICARE beneficiaries.
We have walk-in hours weekdays in North Chicago for veteran and military patients, and for veterans at the McHenry Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Veteran flu shot appointments are available at the Evanston and Kenosha CBOCs. Link HERE for more information about walk-in hours and appointments.
Veterans may receive flu shots if they are enrolled for care with the VA. Eligible veterans with proof of service (such as a DD-214) may enroll at all our locations. Additionally, veterans may receive their flu vaccinations during primary care, specialty care and mental health appointments.
For veteran flu shot appointments, call 224-610-3899. DoD/TRICARE beneficiaries may call 1-800-941-4501 to make appointments.
All patients may receive their flu shots in the community at participating pharmacies and ask for their records to be provided to Lovell FHCC. To find participating pharmacies and for more information about flu shots, go to our Influenza Season 2021-2022 page: Influenza Season 2021-2022
COVID-19 booster vaccinations: Per CDC guidelines, Lovell FHCC is administering booster doses to patients 65 and older and patients 18-64 with underlying medical conditions and those at increased risk for COVID-19 because of where they live or work. For CDC guidelines, go to: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p1021-covid-booster.html
The booster shots are given a minimum of six months after patients completed a two-dose series of an mRNA vaccine, or two months after receiving the Janssen (J & J) vaccine. If you aren't certain you are eligibile, call your doctor.
Call 224-610-3899 to schedule an appointment at the main hospital Immunizations Clinic in Bldg. 133EF.
Veterans who received their first COVID-19 vaccinations elsewhere may get booster shots at Lovell FHCC, after registering if they are not already patients. Veterans' spouses and caregivers may get booster shots as well.
NOTE: A COVID-19 vaccination card must be provided when you get your booster shot. You may choose the booster dose you receive.
For more on COVID-19 vaccines, including new information about pediatric vaccines for TRICARE patients ages 5-11, call our COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 224-610-4636 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Or, click here: COVID-19 Vaccines, or "Learn More." Learn more »
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