Prolonged care, degraded medical evacuation capability, and overstretched lines of communication during large-scale combat operations could increase the prevalence of disease-related injury and death among warfighters. These risks are what the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command's Military Infectious Diseases Research Program is working ...

TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Looking to get vaccinated soon? It’s a good idea to call ahead to make sure your vaccine is available.

Researchers from the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s Walter Reed Army Institute of Research shared their work to develop innovative approaches for preventing and treating infectious diseases of national security importance to the U.S. military, including HIV, malaria, and coronaviruses.

Throughout history, vaccines have been successful in eliminating or reducing the numbers of diseases like smallpox, polio, measles, and tetanus around the world—and they continue to be the best defense against common, sometimes deadly infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Naval Medical Research Command’s Clinical Trials Center is seeking volunteers to test a new therapy intended for use as a pre- and post-exposure prevention measure for influenza.

Are you preparing to spend time with friends and family this holiday season? Now is a good time to make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine vaccination to prevent 17 vaccine-preventable diseases that occur in infants, children, adolescents, or adults. This report provides information for clinicians and other health care providers about concerns that commonly arise when vaccinating persons of various ages.

Countermeasures for vector-borne diseases are often offered in the military when a service member is deployed to certain parts of the world. These types of countermeasures were developed to protect from infections spread by insects, rodents, and other animals. Insect-borne diseases, such as yellow fever, tick-borne encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, ...

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?

Letter to the Editor commenting on November 2022 (volume 29 issue 11) MSMR Brief Report, "Pediatric Vaccine Completion and Compliance Among Infants Born to Active Duty Service Members, 2006-2016"

Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures to establish a uniform DOD immunization program, in accordance with the authority in DOD Directive 6200.04 and DOD Instruction 1010.10.

"Tis the season, and respiratory illnesses are on the rise. Learn critical health guidance about the viral triple threat of COVID-19, influenza, and the common cold, and the commonsense steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.

It’s not too late to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.