Story by Hailey Bangerezako | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 08.14.2024
Vaccinations play a critical role in maintaining overall health and preventing the spread of diseases, which is why annually, Walter Reed joins the rest of the nation in observing Immunization Awareness Month to increase education and awareness about the importance of immunizations in protecting individuals and the community from harmful diseases....
Story by Robert Hammer and Caree Vander Linden | Defense Health Agency | 08.06.2024
Throughout history, vaccines have been successful in mitigating the effects of diseases like smallpox, polio, measles, and tetanus around the world—and vaccines continue to be the best defense against common, sometimes deadly infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 05.25.2023
How can I get my kids caught up on recommended vaccines, even if it’s off the normal schedule? Also, my children and I are going on a trip to Europe this summer. What immunizations are recommended for my kids before going on our trip?...
Courtesy Story | Defense Health Agency | 05.03.2023
It’s easy to get the vaccines you need. TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. When you follow your plan’s rules, you can get these vaccines at no cost....
Story by Bernard Little | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 08.26.2022
National Immunization Awareness Month highlights the importance of keeping up to date with children and your vaccinations to prevent infectious diseases....
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 08.25.2022
The COVID-19 pandemic drove the largest drop in childhood immunizations worldwide in 30 years, and health officials are urging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their shots as they return to more normal routines....
Courtesy Story | Air Force Medical Service | 08.22.2022
The Department of Defense is increasing its supply of the approved monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS, which allows for more Airmen and Guardians at higher risk for transmission to access preventive measures to keep themselves safe....
Courtesy Story | Air Force Medical Service | 07.20.2022
The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older....