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Sticking it to the flu… NHB’s Immunization Clinic offers walk-in first come, first serve availability for all eligible beneficiaries for the influenza vaccine, as well as COVID vaccine. The annual influenza vaccination is required for all active-duty military personnel, selected Reservists and healthcare workers. Last year NHB gave approximately 13,300 COVID and influenza vaccinations, including (pictured) Capt. Patrick Fitzpatrick, Naval Hospital Bremerton director and Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton commanding officer. Those who are at high risk - such as older adults, people with underlying medical conditions, infants/young children, and expectant mothers - can become severely ill and potentially deal with a host of complications such as pneumonia, respiratory failure, and the worsening of any chronic medical condition. The Immunization Clinic is located on NHB’s third floor of the Family Care Center wing and is open Mon-Wed-Thurs-Fri from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer)
