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FDA-approved influenza vaccines have arrived at U.S. health clinics across Europe.
The available vaccines include injectable Fluzone for beneficiaries 6 months and older and intranasal Flumist for beneficiaries between 2 and 49 years of age.
“Vaccination is your best protection against seasonal influenza,” said Col. Theresa Moser, Europe Regional Medical Command force health protection officer, who manages the ERMC influenza vaccination program.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza caused more than 160,000 adult hospitalizations last year alone.
The CDC recommends the influenza vaccine for all people 6 months and older
for the 2010-11 influenza season.
All military personnel are required to receive the influenza vaccine.
The Army set a compliance date of Dec. 1. All beneficiaries are highly encouraged to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine, Colonel Moser said.
Department of Defense Military Vaccination Program officials expect a sufficient amount of influenza vaccine to be available this year. However, vaccine will arrive in separate shipments.
Contact your local Army health clinic for influenza vaccine availability.
Vaccine and immunization information is available on the CDC Web site at www.cdc.gov/vaccines and on the Department of Defense MILVAX Web site at www.vaccines.mil/.
(Courtesy of ERMC Public Affairs)
