Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=nbweSi4ILWH Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Headlines made it sound like the annual flu vaccine became optional across the board for Sailors. [OBaSgtvvW4o] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT The headlines made it sound like the annual flu vaccine became optional across the board for Service Members. That’s only part of the story. The Navy’s new policy still requires influenza vaccination for certain groups, including personnel in initial entry training, many healthcare workers, Sailors deploying to locations with vaccination requirements, and some Reserve personnel. Before you assume the requirement no longer applies to you, take a minute to see if you fall into one of those categories. Have questions? Drop them below and I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction. Link to NAVADMIN 177/26: I1YshNHNkk0 MCIdIZnSp2D YzsCsTNesmy gdH8qgdFOTj dNq5wGQv0ZF tIIFL3JV3ZQ
The headlines made it sound like the annual flu vaccine became optional across the board for Service Members. That’s only part of the story. The Navy’s new policy still requires influenza vaccination for certain groups, including personnel in initial entry training, many healthcare workers, Sailors deploying to locations with vaccination requirements, and some Reserve personnel. Before you assume the requirement no longer applies to you, take a minute to see if you fall into one of those categories. Have questions? Drop them below and I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction. Link to NAVADMIN 177/26: I1YshNHNkk0 MCIdIZnSp2D YzsCsTNesmy gdH8qgdFOTj dNq5wGQv0ZF tIIFL3JV3ZQ