NHC Corpus Christi to hold annual Flu Shot Standdown

Photo By Dale Davis | Master Chief Andy Burnett, Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi senior enlisted leader receives his annual influenza vaccination from Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Stephen Pace at. NHC Corpus Christi will begin administering flu shots to all active duty, base fire and emergency service and Navy Child and Youth Program personnel on Oct. 15.  

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, UNITED STATES

10.04.2019

Story by Dale Davis 

Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi, Texas

Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi will be administering Flu Shots to all active duty service members, NAS Corpus Christi Fire and Emergency Services personnel and Navy Child and Youth Program employees beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15.

In an effort to administer the vaccine in a manner that is efficient and convenient for our patients, six Flu Shot Standdown days have been scheduled at the NHC Corpus Christi auditorium.

Oct. 15 (Tuesday) 7 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.
Oct. 18 (Friday) 7 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.
Oct. 21 (Monday) 7 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.
Oct. 22 (Tuesday) 7 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.
Oct. 25 (Friday) 7 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.
Nov. 1 (Friday) 7 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.

All personnel will be required to present their military ID prior to being vaccinated.

Influenza vaccination is mandatory for all Department of Defense uniformed personnel, civilian child development services personnel and healthcare workers. To meet DoD and Navy readiness requirements, NHC Corpus Christi will focus its initial efforts on ensuring these personnel receive their Flu shot.

Those who are medically exempt from the vaccination should bring documentation from their Primary Care Physician / Flight Surgeon. Anyone who has already received the influenza vaccine from an approved network source is asked to bring in documentation to NHCCC vaccination site during the Flu Shot Standdown.

Flu shots for all other Tricare beneficiaries, such as military dependents, retirees and family members will be offered at a later date.
Once a date has been determined for beneficiary Flu shots, that information will be sent out to local commands, as well as through NHC Corpus Christi social media channels and TRICARE Online Secure Messaging.

To sign up for TRICARE Online Secure Messaging, visit app.tolmessaging.com and register as a patient.

For more information about the vaccine or Flu shot availability, contact NHC Corpus Christi Occupational Health at 361-961-2467.

To learn more about TRICARE-participating locations offering Flu shots, contact the NHC Corpus Christi Health Benefits Advisor at 361-961-2810.

• Date Taken: 10.04.2019
• Date Posted: 10.04.2019 16:37
• Story ID: 346118
• Location: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, US