H1N1 Flu Update

HEIDELBERG, Germany - Stocks of H1N1 flu vaccine in Europe are not affected by the voluntary non-safety recall of pediatric vaccine announced Dec. 15 by manufacturer Sanofi-Pasteur.

Delays have occurred in production and delivery to overseas beneficiaries of H1N1 vaccine from US suppliers. TRICARE has stepped up to help mitigate this delay if military dependents wish to get vaccinated against H1N1 now rather than waiting for the DoD supply to arrive.

HEIDELBERG, Germany - Army health clinics will begin vaccinating infants six months to four years from an initial shipment of H1N1 flu vaccine arriving soon for non-uniformed beneficiaries.

HEIDELBERG, Germany - Army health officials in Europe are concerned that misconceptions about the safety and effectiveness of the H1N1 vaccine, coupled with conflicting advice from host nation and American medical personnel may keep some people away from immunization clinics this month.

HEIDELBERG, Germany — H1N1 flu vaccine for uniformed service members arrived this weekend at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center, Europe in Pirmasens, Germany. Army health clinics will begin vaccinations as soon as they receive supplies.

HEIDELBERG, Germany - H1N1 flu vaccine for uniformed service members is expected to arrive at military treatment facilities in Europe next week.

WASHINGTON - Like protective equipment issued to troops downrange, the H1N1 flu vaccine is a measure the Defense Department is taking to safeguard U.S. military forces, a defense official said.

WASHINGTON - As shipments of some 3.7 million doses of H1N1 vaccine ordered by the Defense Department continue to arrive from the manufacturer, more than enough will be available for all military personnel and their beneficiaries, military medical experts say.

LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Germany -Because of the recent increase of flu or Influenza-Like-Illnesses (ILI) in Europe, Army medical officials want to re-emphasize what to do if you think you or your children have seasonal flu, H1N1 flu or flu-like illness.

HEIDELBERG, Germany - This is the initial Europe Regional Medical Command H1N1 update. Periodic updates will include information about vaccine arrival, distribution, eligibility and vaccination schedules.

Influenza rates across EUCOM have dropped dramatically

The H1N1 vaccine has shown effectiveness by dropping the rates of flu like illness

Hello everyone!  We're still monitoring the H1N1 situation in the European Command area of responsibility.  Vaccinations have begun for our military members and we're doing our best to get the vaccination to everyone. 

As the European Command Surgeon, you can imagine the H1N1 pandemic is high on my priority list.  I’d like to take just a moment to share with you what we at European Command are doing to protect our forces and our families as well as the frequent questions and concerns I hear about the H1N1 pandemic.