Story by Aleece Williams | Naval Medical Research Command | 11.20.2025
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Researchers at Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) submitted a provisional patent for a nanoparticle vaccine to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on September 9. This vaccine development method is intended to prevent malaria but can also be use...
Courtesy Story | Defense Health Agency | 11.18.2025
Respiratory illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and flu can spread quickly, especially during the fall and winter months. However, there’s an easy way to reduce your risk of serious illness—get vaccinated. TRICARE covers both RSV and flu immunizations for eligible beneficiaries, helping protect you and your family this season....
Story by Senior Airman Jared Lovett | 86th Airlift Wing | 10.27.2025
The 86th Healthcare Operations Squadron is conducting its annual two-week influenza point of distribution, or POD, at the En-route Patient Staging facility at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20 - 31....
Story by Aleece Williams | Naval Medical Research Command | 09.30.2025
BETHESDA, Md. – Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) staff recruited 129 volunteers to participate in a phase 1, first-in-human, FDA clinical trial for a Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) treatment at the command’s Clinical Trials Center (CTC)....
Courtesy Story | Defense Health Agency | 07.11.2025
You may have heard about the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. As of April 10, there have been 712 confirmed cases in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While most of these cases are in Texas and New Mexico, cases have been rising across the country....
Story by Zeke Gonzalez | Walter Reed Army Institute of Research | 05.27.2025
Dr. Jennifer Grossman, business development manager of the Pilot Bioproduction Facility at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, presented on the capabilities of the PBF at the annual World Vaccine Congress conference held in Washington D.C., April 2025. The PBF is a cGMP-compliant facility that specializes in the production of early-stage clinical trial material, particularly vaccines......
Courtesy Story | Defense Health Agency | 12.20.2024
Respiratory syncytial virus is a common but potentially dangerous respiratory illness. Immunizations are available to protect TRICARE beneficiaries who are considered high risk from RSV infection. These immunizations help protect older adults and newborns, who face higher risks from respiratory illness....
Story by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers | 86th Airlift Wing | 10.30.2024
The 86th Medical Group conducted a base-wide flu shot initiative exercise from Oct. 21-to Nov. 1, here. The exercise focused on boosting the health and readiness of personnel by offering Airmen convenient access to flu vaccinations which are essential for preventing influenza and influenza related health issues. This initiative also ensures that the 86th MDG can effectively execute medical......
