Immunization

Immunizations are vaccines administered to prevent infectious diseases, and TRICARE covers recommended immunizations at no cost to beneficiaries as part of its preventive care benefits. This includes routine childhood vaccines, adult boosters, and travel-related immunizations.

Immunizations covered by TRICARE at no cost: • Childhood vaccines per CDC schedule (DTaP, MMR, Polio, etc.) • Annual flu (influenza) vaccine • COVID-19 vaccines and boosters • Shingles (Zoster) vaccine for eligible adults • Pneumococcal vaccines • Tdap and Td boosters • HPV vaccine • Hepatitis A and B vaccines • Meningococcal vaccines

Where to get immunizations: • Military Treatment Facilities (no cost) • TRICARE network pharmacies (no cost for most vaccines) • Network provider offices (no cost as preventive care) • Public health clinics

Travel and deployment immunizations: • Active duty: All required immunizations provided at no cost • Family members: Travel vaccines covered when medically indicated • Some travel vaccines may require prior authorization • Consult your MTF travel medicine clinic before international travel

TRICARE follows CDC and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for vaccine schedules. Keeping immunizations current is essential for maintaining health and preventing outbreaks in military communities.