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NewsFebruary 12, 2021

Veterans may have a special opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine dose Saturday. A release from John J. Pershing VA Medical Center said VA will be administering vaccine doses at the VA clinic in Cape Girardeau and veterans (no age restrictino) interested in receiving a dose should contact VA by calling (573) 686-4151, option 2, to sign up...

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Needles that were recently used for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine are seen in a semi-clear medical waste bin during a SoutheastHEALTH vaccination clinic at Jackson Civic Center on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
Needles that were recently used for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine are seen in a semi-clear medical waste bin during a SoutheastHEALTH vaccination clinic at Jackson Civic Center on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.Sarah Yenesel ~ sarahy@semissourian.com

Veterans may have a special opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine dose Saturday.

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A release from John J. Pershing VA Medical Center said VA will be administering vaccine doses at the VA clinic in Cape Girardeau and veterans (no age restriction) interested in receiving a dose should contact VA by calling (573) 686-4151, option 2, to sign up.

The release indicated VA has been following vaccine eligibility guidelines but in this instance wants to ensure all allotted doses are used.

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