Healthcare providers play a vital role in preventing the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses—such as flu, COVID-19, and RSV—and in ensuring patients understand the importance of vaccination. Research shows that patients view their healthcare providers as the most trusted source of information about vaccine safety and effectiveness.

Providing clear guidance on seasonal immunizations helps protect patients from respiratory illness and promotes healthier communities. 

Explore: 

• Immunization Healthcare Division Resources 
• The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division supports DOD immunization programs and provides clinical consultative services, educational support, and training resources for the entire DOD family.
• CDC Provider Toolkit
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Provider Toolkit offers resources for this respiratory virus season including best practices, clinical guidance, messaging, information sheets, and more.
• HHS Risk Less. Do More: For Providers
• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Risk Less. Do More campaign aims to increase awareness of, confidence in, and uptake of vaccines that reduce severe illness from seasonal respiratory illnesses in at-risk populations. The campaign includes resources for providers, including messaging for patient outreach, guides for having conversations about vaccines, fact sheets, and more.