FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) personnel are offering seasonal influenza vaccines to TRICARE eligible individuals.
Patient-centered medical home
Influenza vaccines are offered at all medical homes in the BACH Health System family, including Air Assault, Gold, Screaming Eagle and Young Eagle medical homes.
TRICARE-registered families receiving care at BACH and SEMH may receive seasonal influenza vaccines on a walk-in basis at their assigned health facility Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Masu. Patients with an appointment can also receive a flu vaccine during their visit.
Soldier-centered medical facility
Soldiers assigned to Fort Campbell should contact their unit regarding seasonal influenza vaccination dates.
Community influenza vaccination event
All TRICARE eligible beneficiaries will receive a community-wide flu vaccine during a walk-in flu vaccine event at Cole Park Commons in Fort Campbell from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 28-30. You can receive a flu vaccine at one of our events.
“We encourage everyone to get the flu vaccine each year to help prevent the flu and reduce its severity,” said Capt. Gregory Richter, a public health nurse at BACH. “To ensure maximum protection for individuals in this region, we recommended that beneficiaries receive the vaccine between October and December.”
TRICARE recipients over 6 months of age, including military personnel, retirees, and family members. Additionally, eligible Department of Defense and Department of the Army civilians and contractors who require vaccination for their employment will be able to receive the vaccine at no out-of-pocket cost during this event.
Individuals will be required to present a military ID or common access card before receiving the vaccine. For participants who require documentation for work, school, child care, travel, etc., medical staff will provide proof of vaccination.
Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and even death. Some people are at higher risk of serious flu complications, including people over 65, young children, and people with certain health conditions.
Complications of influenza can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, and worsening of chronic medical conditions such as congestive heart failure, asthma, and diabetes.
Again, Richter emphasized that the best way to reduce your risk of influenza and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated annually.
