Live in the West Region? There is now a referral approval waiver in place through March 31, 2025. Learn More.  Also, you have until March 31 to set up your payment info if you pay by EFT, credit card, or debit card. This is for TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, TYA, TRS, and TRR plans. If you miss this deadline, you will be disenrolled back to Jan. 1. Visit www.tricare.mil/west today.   

Health Services

2024-2025 Influenza Vaccine Information

Flu season is upon us. We are concerned about your health and encourage everyone to get vaccinated annually against influenza. Every year flu puts hundreds of thousands of people in the hospital. Flu vaccine can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, hospitalizations and has been shown to be lifesaving.
The CDC recommends annual influenza vaccination for all persons aged ≥6 months who do not have contraindications. Talk to your medical care provider about receiving the flu vaccine when it becomes available.

EACH is conducting a Community Flu Drive on the following dates and times For All TRICARE Beneficiaries ages three years and up & Department of Defense Civilians:

  • Oct 22: 5-8 p.m.
  • Oct 23: 5-8 p.m.
  • Oct 24: 5-8 p.m.
  • Oct 25: 5-8 p.m.
  • Oct 26: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


Where: EACH Soldier Family Care Center Conference Room 1004. The SFCC is located on the East Side of Evans Army Community Hospital (Parking Lot G). (Dates subject to change depending on weather conditions and vaccine availability)
For more information, please call our Flu line at 719-526-6422.

Please bring your DoD ID card, to include children ages 10 years and up.
 

Additional Information About the Flu Vaccine

Active-Duty Service Members (ADSMs) are required to get the flu vaccine. ADSMs may receive their flu vaccine at their unit flu event, at their clinic when vaccine becomes available, or off-post at a TRICARE-approved pharmacy at no cost.

Flu vaccine can also be obtained at TRICARE-approved pharmacies. To find a participating pharmacy, you can search https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/FluVaccine or by call: 877-363-1303.

If you are an ADSM and you get your flu vaccine at an off-post pharmacy, ensure you get proof of vaccination to give to your unit’s medical providers.
 
Visit www.tricare.mil/flu  or https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines/index.html to learn more about flu vaccination.

 

Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!