Flu shots are mandatory for all active–duty, Reserve and Guard
Airmen where the supply is available, Air Force medical
officials said. Because of low supplies, flu shots previously
were limited to deployed Airmen, those preparing for deployment
and others identified as “at risk.” As supplies have increased,
those limitations have been lifted, officials said. Airmen
should check with their local medical treatment facility for
vaccine availability. Despite the lifting of restrictions, not
all facilities have an adequate supply of the vaccine. Where
available and possible, the flu–mist nasal spray vaccine will
be given to those younger than 50 which will take the place of
the traditional shot, officials said.
