Facing the H1N1 Flu
Experts Answer H1N1 Questions Online
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2009 - Experts did their best to answer questions and allay fears over H1N1 flu and the associated vaccine during an online town-hall meeting hosted by the Military Health System. Story»
Physicians Discuss Lessons Learned
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009 - Senior medical officials who successfully slowed the spread of H1N1 flu virus at the U.S. Air Force Academy have published what they learned in an American Journal of Preventive Medicine article. Story»
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Like Body Armor, Vaccine
Aims to Protect Troops
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2009 - Like protective equipment issued to troops downrange, the H1N1 flu vaccine is a measure the Defense Department is taking to safeguard U.S. military forces and enable them to continue their missions. Story»
Pentagon Sends Vaccine to Centcom
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2009 - U.S. Central Command has received half of the vaccine needed to inoculate its forces against the virus, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said. Story»
Doctor Discusses Navy's Role
In Detecting H1N1 Influenza
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2009 - The Navy played a key role in the discovery of the H1N1 influenza’s presence in the United States. Story»
First Military Vaccine Shipments Arrive
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2009 - The Defense Department has started receiving H1N1 vaccines and will begin distributing doses in the coming weeks. Story»
Health Experts to Answer
H1N1 Questions Online
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 2, 2009 - The Military Health System will host a Web-based, town hall-style meeting to respond to questions about H1N1 influenza. Story»
Military Will Have Enough
H1N1 Vaccine, Officials Say
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 30, 2009 - As shipments of some 3.7 million doses of H1N1 vaccine ordered by the Defense Department continue to arrive from the manufacturer, more than enough will be available for all military personnel and their beneficiaries, military medical experts say. Story»
Vaccine Order Includes Guardsmen
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 29, 2009 - The Defense Department has acquired enough doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine to immunize all 460,000 members of the National Guard. Story»
In the Field
Experts Address Vaccine Safety Concerns, Dispel Misconceptions
HEIDELBERG, Germany, Nov. 18, 2009 - Army health officials in Europe are concerned that misconceptions about the safety and effectiveness of the H1N1 vaccine, coupled with conflicting advice from host nation and American medical personnel may keep some people away from immunization clinics this month. Story»
Airmen Speed Delivery of Vital Vaccine
SOUTHWEST ASIA, Nov. 16, 2009 - Airmen in the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron at this air base in Southwest Asia handle nearly every passenger and piece of cargo that travels through the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Story»
USFK to Administer H1N1
Vaccinations Starting Nov. 8
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2009 - All military personnel will be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus, and the vaccine will be available to all military family members who want it. Story»
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Obama Declares H1N1
Influenza National Emergency
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2009 - President Barack Obama signed a national emergency declaration on H1N1 influenza over the weekend to accommodate American health care facilities’ ability to address the pandemic. Story | White House Blog
H1N1 Vaccine to Arrive in November
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2009 - H1N1 vaccinations are expected to be available in November for active-duty servicemembers and their families, according to the North Atlantic Regional Medical Command. Story»
Airman Dies of H1N1 Complications
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz., Oct. 15, 2009 - A Luke Air Force Base NCO died Oct. 4 from complications with the H1N1 virus at his off-base residence in Glendale, Ariz. Story»
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