Are Your Child's Immunizations Up to Date?

        
TRICARE recognizes the importance of keeping children healthy and protecting them from preventable disease whenever possible. Therefore, most services that are medically necessary and considered proven are covered.

Statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate a reduction in the spread of those diseases for which vaccines are available.

That’s why, according to Army Maj. Gen. Elder Granger, Deputy Director, TRICARE Management Activity, “We cover all immunizations that the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends and adopts.” Your TRICARE Standard benefit allows immunization coverage for your child for many vaccine preventable diseases, such as:

Your child can receive many of the CDC-recommended vaccinations during his or her first two years as part of the well-child care benefit. However, it is important to discuss with your provider which vaccinations your child will need prior to starting school and through adolescence.

For details on recommended immunizations for newborn through adolescent-aged children, please visit these Web sites: