Respiratory syncytial virus is a common but potentially dangerous respiratory illness. Immunizations are available to protect TRICARE beneficiaries who are considered high risk from RSV infection. These immunizations help protect older adults and newborns, who face higher risks from respiratory illness.

Changes are coming to TRICARE’s regional contracts Jan. 1, 2025. These changes will affect you if you live in the U.S. The key to a smooth transition is to take a few simple steps now, before the end of the year.

Do you get your prescriptions at a military pharmacy in the U.S.? You should know that the Defense Health Agency is upgrading to a new prescription refill system at military pharmacies. The new Interactive Voice Response system will help standardize refill notices.

If you get care outside of a military hospital or clinic, it’s important to understand your civilian provider options. TRICARE’s new regional contracts, which begin Jan. 1, 2025, will affect the TRICARE provider networks in the U.S. You’re now able to check the network provider directories for both the East Region and West Region.

Holiday Reminder on Federal Holiday Closures at NHB Compiled by NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs – With Christmas Eve officially declared as a federal holiday, the following adjustments will be in place at Naval Hospital Bremerton.

By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- There will be pediatric ophthalmology available starting December 2024 at Naval Hospital Bremerton.

By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- It’s a jungle out there. For Lt. Jane W. Njenga, helping others survive in that unforgiving environment is her purposeful mission.

By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- For those still in need of annual influenza vaccination(s), Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Immunization Clinic is currently stocked with both Influenza and Covid vaccines for ages 6 months and older.