It's time to get your influenza shot.

FLU SEASON IS HERE, AND THE THREAT OF SERIOUS ILLNESS MAKES IT EVEN MORE IMPORTANT TO GET YOUR FLU VACCINE THIS YEAR.

Are you ready to listen to a new season of “Get to Know TRICARE?” If so, we’ve got more episodes headed your way. “Get to Know TRICARE” is a podcast we launched this year to help you learn more about your TRICARE benefit.

Oct. 1, 2021, marked the 20th anniversary of TRICARE For Life (TFL). Congress created TFL as Medicare-wraparound coverage in 2001 in order to extend TRICARE coverage to Medicare-eligible military retirees and their family members.

An expectant mother, who was initially reluctant to get the COVID-19 Vaccine, was among those who elected to get the Pfizer vaccine, Sept. 8 at Newman Fitness Center. According to the CDC, COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all people 12 years and older, including people who are pregnant.

Several hundred National Guard Soldiers will be seen across Fort Stewart October through November as they demobilize from supporting the southwest border mission. The demobilization will affect services on the installation. Soldiers and families may see delays in or increased wait times for ID card appointments and medical appointments.

U.S. Army MEDDAC Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield offers the Pfizer Vaccine to beneficiaries 12 years and older, in two doses, spaced 21-45 days apart. The Moderna Vaccine is also offered in two doses spaced 28-42 days apart to individuals 18 years and older. The appointment line (912) 435-6633, Opt. 1. Parents or legal guardians must accompany those under 18 years-old. While walk-ins are welcome, priority goes to appointments.

Winn Army Community Hospital began offering another service to support beneficiaries needing after-hour pharmacy services when the For Stewart ScriptCenter went live, 7:30 a.m. Aug. 17 following a short ribbon cutting ceremony.