Seasonal Immunizations

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunizations

The RSV vaccine is now available at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Immunizations Department for patients 60 years and older. RSV vaccines are available on a walk-in basis.

The vaccine will be available at all clinics except BHC Northwest no later than 27 Sep 2023. 

Beneficiaries can also receive the vaccine out in the network and it will be covered under TRICARE.  TRICARE’s covered vaccines are found here:  https://militaryrx.express-scripts.com/vaccine/resource-center. 

RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization. Vaccines are available to protect older adults from severe RSV. 

For more information on RSV go to:

• CDC RSV Web Page
• TRICARE Article on RSV

Additional Resources

• TRICARE.mil Flu ResourcesTRICARE.mil webpage
• CDC 2022-2023 Flu FAQ
• CDC Flu Prevention Page
• CDC Vaccine Effectiveness Page
• CDC Flu and Flu Vaccine Facts Page
• CDC How Flu Spreads Page

*20 March 2023