12 Oct 2016

DoD Will Conduct Flu Immunization Program Without FluMist

By TriCare Communications

October 12, 2016

The FluMist will not be available at Department of Defense (DoD) facilities or covered by TRICARE during the 2016-17 flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended against using FluMist this year, due to several studies showing it is not effective in preventing flu among certain age groups. This season, the DoD’s entire supply of flu vaccine will be injectable. It is recommended for everyone, ages six months and older.

 

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