Story by Robert Hammer | Defense Health Agency | 09.20.2023
The fall and winter months tend to be the time when most people are sick with respiratory illnesses—though, these can happen anytime of the year....
Courtesy Story | Defense Health Agency | 01.24.2023
Fevers and sniffles and coughs—oh my! Viruses like COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are more common during the winter months. These viruses can cause severe illness in some people, so it’s important to know what to do if you feel under the weather....
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 08.29.2022
Public health experts say COVID-19 cases are anticipated to spike again this fall, but new vaccine "bivalent" versions expected to be released soon will target subvariants that dominate cases in the United States....
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....
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 12.20.2021
To support the initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout last year, the Immunization Healthcare Division, also known as IHD, deployed 17 specialists throughout the MHS who provided guidance on procedures for handling the new vaccine products. "IHD's vaccine specialists were able to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations with care, efficiency, and professionalism," said Dr. Margaret Ryan, IHD medical......
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 12.14.2021
One year ago today, on Dec. 14, 2020, the Military Health System began administering the first COVID-19 vaccine shots. A year later, the MHS has distributed more than 6.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine and reports 90.1% of active duty service members are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with an additional 6.4% partially vaccinated....
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 11.09.2021
The Military Health System is poised to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5 through 11 years following issuance of an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Pfizer-BioNTech for its COVID-19 vaccine by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The move will boost the military community's defenses against a possible surge of COVID-19 as winter approaches and ease the worries of parents......
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 10.13.2021
It's time to get your influenza shot. Flu season usually runs from October through May, peaking in December through February, but could possibly continue through May. And this year's flu season could pose unique risks as COVID-19 outbreaks continue around the world. (It is possible to catch the flu and COVID-19 simultaneously.)...
