Dr. Amy Millikan Bell, Acting Deputy Director, Defense Centers of Public Health, shares her personal story of her battle with COVID-19 and urges that vaccination is the strongest tool to prevent the spread of pan-respiratory diseases and to help avoid serious illness.

COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines are safe. Our Defense Health Agency primary care chief explains the safety data behind the vaccines and debunks myths and disinformation about what happens when you get these shots.

Even though respiratory illnesses can happen at any time of the year, fall and winter months tend to be the time when most people get them.

The fall and winter months bring an increased risk of respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. Getting your flu shot is an easy way to help ward off illness. The vaccine lowers your chance of getting sick, going to the hospital, or even dying from the flu.

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.

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.

Rear Adm. Brandon L. Taylor, Director of DHA Public Health, discusses how vaccines greatly reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure." Lets us join Rear Adm. Taylor this year to get informed on how vaccines can minimize the dangers of flu.

Knowing the symptoms of COVID-19/RSV/Flu will help your medical treatment