IRs are generally not required to schedule an appointment to receive immunizations at the MTF, however an IR must be in military status at the time immunizations are received at an MTF (IRs electing to receive immunizations from a civilian provider must provide that documentation to the servicing MTF). It is highly encouraged to call the immunization clinic before arriving to ensure they have the vaccination in stock that you are required to receive. Exemptions may be placed on a case-by-case basis and will require medical documentation dictating why the exemption is required. Exemptions may be placed for the following reasons: a positive titer (lab test), pregnancy, or history of anaphylaxis (allergic reaction) to the vaccine or its components.
Refer to Table 6.2 in the IR Guide for a list of routine immunizations required for all personnel. This also outlines the length the requirement will show “yellow” or “due.” After the “due” period has passed, the requirement will show “red” or “not ready/overdue.” Other immunizations maybe required for deployments and are driven by the location of the deployment or may be required for a specific duty position and/or unit. Each member’s ARCNet report will specifically identify what immunization is needed. If an IR is in need of a required immunization they may utilize the Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP) to see a civilian-contracted provider to obtain the needed immunization. IRs may contact RIO/IRM for information on program entitlements. Members can submit documents and requests for immunizations via
this myFSS link.
Immunizations and when they are due are also available on
myIMR under Immunizations (this also shows the last time they were given and the next time they will be due, even if still showing green, increases ability to plan ahead).