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Vaccinations
DFAS employees are eligible to receive the flu vaccination at no cost at their DFAS location.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommend getting vaccinated for the flu - both seasonal and H1N1
Initial supply of H1N1 vaccine will go to health care providers and then to people in at risk categories. For H1N1, it is especially important that people at risk receive the vaccinations.
The following groups of people are at increased risk of contracting H1N1 and experiencing severe illness.
The people in these categories should address risk concerns with their personal physician.
At-Risk Categories
- Pregnant women
- People with underlying health conditions:
- Diabetes
- heart disease
- asthma
- kidney disease
- liver disorders
- neurological disorders
- weakened immune systems
- Younger Population: 6 months - 24 year
Links
CDC H1N1 Site
Individuals/Families
State and Local Government
This section contains information for DFAS customers related to continuing operations that may be affected by a pandemic, as well as information specific to members of the DFAS Pandemic Response Group
Pandemic Reponse Group (PRG) message (Updated October 5, 2009)
This section contains the latest information released by DFAS, DoD, and the CDC regarding the facts surrounding the H1N1 pandemic, and how it affects our employees and customers.
Frequently Asked Questions (Updated December 10, 2009)
DFAS Note: The article at the link below confirms that H1N1 is now widespread in many states. While this does include states where our DFAS sites are located, there is currently no impact to DFAS operations. Conditions and absentee rates continue to be monitored and contingency plans and testing continue. Employee health and safety measures (providing hand sanitizers for the workplace, etc.) continue as well.
Center for Disease Control (CDC)--Key Flu Indicators (Updated December 4, 2009)
Click here to view state-specfic pandemic information
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