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Fighting the flu during the holiday season
December 12, 2023 — Look out, Joint Base San Antonio … cold and flu season is here again. According to the World Health Organization, there are around a billion cases of seasonal influenza annually. Symptoms typically present 1-4 days after infection and usually last about a week. ... MORE

59th MDW: WHASC walk-in influenza vaccine line for active duty
November 16, 2023 — The Allergy and Immunizations Clinic at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center has established a walk-in Influenza Vaccine Line exclusively for active duty status until Dec. 1, to expedite the vaccination of service members. ... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Carolina Guzman, 59th Medical Specialty Squadron Allergy and Immunizations section chief, prepares an influenza vaccine on Nov. 14, 2023, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Airman from multiple clinics and specialties volunteered to ensure the 59th Medical Wing surpasses the Department of Defense’s 90-percent vaccination goal and protect against influenza and potential complications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

Fight the flu, be your healthiest self
November 15, 2023 — Cold and flu season is here again. According to the World Health Organization, there are around a billion cases of seasonal influenza annually... MORE

Flu season’s here: You still can get your flu shot for protection
December 14, 2022 — If you haven't gotten your annual flu shot yet, is it too late? Absolutely not, experts say. And while Dec. 5-9 was the annual National Influenza Vaccine Week, there is plenty of flu vaccine available. You can still be well-protected with just one shot... MORE

How to prevent the flu
October 26, 2021 — Influenza (flu) season happens every year, beginning in the fall and continuing through the spring. Flu is a potentially serious illness that can lead to a few days of feeling bad and missing work, or it may result in more serious health complications... MORE

‘Shot in the arm’ a good thing with onset of flu season
September 26, 2019 — The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus that can be spread by coughing, sneezing or nasal secretions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its symptoms range from cough, sore throat and runny or stuffy nose to muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue. Fever can also be a symptom, though it does not affect everyone who has the flu... MORE

Staff Sgt. Hakeem Smith, 359th Medical Operations Squadron Immunization Clinic NCO in charge, simulates giving an immunization to Senior Airman Kayli O’Keefe, 359th MDOS medical technician, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph clinic, Sept. 25, 2019. With flu season quickly approaching, health care professionals throughout JBSA are encouraging beneficiaries to receive their flu shots once the vaccines are available. The flu is spread throughout the year, but is most common during the fall and winter months. Influenza activity typically begins to increase in October and November, peaking during the winter months and continuing as late as May.

Colds and Flu: I'm sick, what should I do?
January 24, 2018 — It's that time of year, when colds and influenza spread across the country, bringing discomfort to many. And the flu is peaking earlier this year than usual, with widespread cases reported in every state across the continental U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ... MORE

Airman 1st Class Abby Roetzel, 359th Medical Group, Immunization Clinic, independent vaccine technician, immunizes Airman 1st Class Danny Tjhin, July 29, 2015, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Technicians are trained to administer required/recommended immunizations per the Department of Defense (DoD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP) guidelines and to maintain/track accurate records of immunizations provided.