Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Vaccine Guidance

Mandatory Vaccination for Military Members FAQs Updated Oct. 4, 2021

Vaccine General Information FAQs Updated Sept. 21, 2021

Vaccine Development FAQs Updated Oct. 6, 2021

Vaccine Testing FAQs Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Vaccine Safety FAQS Updated Oct. 6, 2021

Exemptions and Accommodations FAQs Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Prior to Receiving the Vaccine FAQs Updated May 5, 2021

Getting the Vaccine FAQs Updated Sept. 7, 2021

Post Vaccine and Boosters FAQs Updated Nov. 4, 2021

Civilian and Contractors Vaccine FAQ Updated April 8, 2021

Reservists Vaccine FAQs Updated Sept. 21, 2021

Family Vaccine FAQs Updated May 19, 2021

Retirees Vaccine FAQ Updated Jan. 25, 2021

Vaccine Side Effects FAQs Updated May 5, 2021

• CDC – Key Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/8-things.html
• CDC – Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html
• CDC – Understanding Different COVID-19 Vaccine Types: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines.html
• CDC – Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in the U.S.: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety.html
• CDC-INFO Site – Ask COVID-19 Questions: https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/ask-cdc.html (or call 800-CDC-INFO [800-232-4636])
• Defense Health Agency (DHA) – “Got Your 6” Video Series: https://www.health.mil/News/Gallery/Videos/2021/06/16/Got-Your-6--June-16-2021
• Defense Health Agency (DHA) – COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit and Conversation Guides: https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/MHS-Toolkits/TRICARE-Communications-COVID-19-Vaccine-Toolkit