Influenza

CLINICAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE INFLUENZA

Influenza or "flu" has the potential to adversely impact Navy force readiness and mission execution. Vaccination is the primary method to reduce the risk of influenza. It is Department of Defense (DoD) policy that all Active Duty and Reserve Component personnel be immunized against influenza.

Resources on this page provide policy, guidance and best practices for the prevention of influenza in military members and Military Health System beneficiaries.

Policy and Guidance

• DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum 19-006, 2019–2020 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program (IVP)
• BUMED Message: Policy for Influenza Vaccine Use for the 2018-2019 Influenza Season
• 2017-2018 Influenza Surveillance Advisory

• MARADMIN 418/18: 2018-19 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Guidance For Active And Reserve Components
• Seasonal Influenza when to seek care

Web Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Seasonal Influenza
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Influenza Surveillance Report

Publications and Products

• NMCFPHC Weekly DON Influenza Report