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Health Services

Allergy and Immunization

Immunization Services 

Who We Treat 

All eligible TRICARE beneficiaries 

Vaccines are administered by appointment only, except for: 

  • Same-day primary care appointments 
  • Deployment requirements (walk-ins allowed; call ahead to confirm availability) 

Appointments 

Schedule on the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or call the appointment line at 580-481-5235. 

Wait times for walk-ins associated with primary care visits may be 30-45 minutes. 

Available Vaccines 

Annual Influenza Vaccine 

Active Duty Service Members: 

All active duty service members are required to be vaccinated against the flu.  

You may receive it: 

  • On base at the Immunizations Clinic 
  • Off base at TRICARE-approved locations (Walgreens, Granite Drug Store, Jackson County Health Department).  
    • Bring proof of vaccination to the Primary Care Clinic for record updates.  

Current Availability: We have flu vaccines in stock for active duty service members. 

Appointment Times: 

  • Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,noon-4 p.m. 

Active Duty Family Members: 

We have flu vaccines in stock for ages 3 to 65+.  

Children ages 6 months to 3 years may obtain flu vaccines from the Jackson County Health Department (appointment required).  

Appointments Times: 

  • Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, noon-4 p.m. 

Off-base vaccinations are available at TRICARE network pharmacies. Bring proof of vaccination for record updates.  

Other Beneficiaries

We have flu vaccines in stock for ages 3 and up.  

Follow the same scheduling and off-base vaccination guidance above.  

Off-base Vaccination Locations: 

Walgreens, Granite Drug Store, or Jackson County Health Department.  

The Health Department requires appointments (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) 

All other locations accept walk-ins (check hours of operation). 

If you receive the flu vaccine of base, ensure the following information is documented to comply with Air Force policy and accuracy of your health record: 

  • Date of vaccination 
  • Vaccine name/code 
  • Manufacturer 
  • Lot number 

COVID-19 Vaccine 

Eligibility: Currently availability for beneficiaries aged 5 and older.  

By appointment only: Schedule through MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or call the appointment line at 580-481-5235 

Visit the CDC website for guidance on vaccine recommendations.  

Other Vaccines 

Vaccines other than flu or COVID-19 are available by appointment only.  

Active duty service members can walk in to receive deployment vaccines. 

Contact Us

Phone

580-481-5281

Appointment Line
580-481-5235

Military Health System Nurse Advice Line
800-874-2273, Option 1, or chat virtually/by video:
https://mhsnurseadviceline.com

MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
Search for clinic or provider by first typing 'Altus'

Referrals
Visit our Referral Management Office page

Hours

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Visit MTF Closures page for specific dates

Location

301 N. 1st St., Building 46 
Altus Air Force Base, OK 73523

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!