Influenza Vaccine
The 2025-2026 flu vaccine is now available.
Flu season is upon us. We are concerned about your health and encourage everyone to get vaccinated annually against influenza. It’s critical that everyone who is able receives a flu vaccine. It’s essential that active-duty service members, active-duty family members and other beneficiaries are well-protected from influenza.
Please see the guidance below for getting the flu vaccine here at Wright-Patterson Medical Center.
Active-Duty Service Members (ADSMs)
The 2025-2026 Flu Vaccine is now available. Visit the Immunizations Clinic Monday-Friday, 0730-1530 (open at 0930 on Wednesdays, closed on holidays and other days as noted). All active-duty service members are required to receive the flu vaccine. If you feel that a medical or religious exemption is needed, members should contact their PCM. NOTE: FluMist will not be accepted for service members readiness compliance.
When you get a flu vaccine from anywhere besides the Wright-Patterson Medical Center, active-duty service members need to bring their record in to be updated by the next duty day.
All Other Beneficiaries
The 2025-2026 Flu Vaccine is available for all TRICARE eligible patients.
- Patients age 12-64 should visit the Immunizations Clinic.
- Active-duty members who are need of their flu vaccine should also visit the clinic and will receive priority in line.
- Patients 65 and older wishing to receive the high-dose vaccine should proceed to the Allergy and Immunizations Clinic located on the first floor to receive their vaccine.
- Clinic hours are 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday (start time 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays due to training).
- Patients 11 and under should proceed to the Allergy and Immunizations Clinic (same hours as above) to receive the flu vaccine OR pediatric patients can receive their flu vaccine in the PEDS Clinic during their already scheduled appointment.
You may contact the clinic at 937-257-3822, option 1 to check supply status of the vaccine.
Other Options for Getting the Flu Vaccine
If you’re unable to get the flu vaccine here, you can visit any participating network pharmacy or TRICARE-authorized (civilian) provider. Visit www.tricare.mil/flu to learn more.