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The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.
News | Sept. 30, 2025

Walter Reed Announces Seasonal Vaccination Campaign

By Roan Smith WRNMMC Command Communications

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD  –   Walter Reed National Military Medical Center begins its annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign in October and November for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries.

Oct. 1:
• Flu shots: Available to TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries ages 6 months through 5 years-old
• Location: Allergy, Immunology and Immunization Clinic in Building 19 (America Zone), Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct. 6
• Flu shots: Available to TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries at high risk of developing serious flu-related complications, including:
o Adults 65 and older
o Pregnant women
o Individuals with chronic health conditions such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes or weakened immune systems
o Residents of nursing homes
o Caregivers of beneficiaries in the above categories
• Location: Liberty Zone, Building 39, Level 1, Room 1J18 (across from the main elevators) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Nov. 3
• Flu shots: Available to all TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries
• COVID-19 shots: Available by prescription only to TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries ages 12 and older
• Location: Liberty Zone, Building 39, Level 1, Room 1J18 (across from the main elevators), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For the latest updates, beneficiaries are encouraged to call 301-295-4511, option 3, during normal business hours.
News | Sept. 30, 2025

Walter Reed Announces Seasonal Vaccination Campaign

By Roan Smith WRNMMC Command Communications

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD  –   Walter Reed National Military Medical Center begins its annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign in October and November for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries.

Oct. 1:
• Flu shots: Available to TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries ages 6 months through 5 years-old
• Location: Allergy, Immunology and Immunization Clinic in Building 19 (America Zone), Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct. 6
• Flu shots: Available to TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries at high risk of developing serious flu-related complications, including:
o Adults 65 and older
o Pregnant women
o Individuals with chronic health conditions such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes or weakened immune systems
o Residents of nursing homes
o Caregivers of beneficiaries in the above categories
• Location: Liberty Zone, Building 39, Level 1, Room 1J18 (across from the main elevators) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Nov. 3
• Flu shots: Available to all TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries
• COVID-19 shots: Available by prescription only to TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries ages 12 and older
• Location: Liberty Zone, Building 39, Level 1, Room 1J18 (across from the main elevators), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For the latest updates, beneficiaries are encouraged to call 301-295-4511, option 3, during normal business hours.
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