Latest "vaccine" stories

Navy eliminates COVID-19 vaccination requirement for deployment

Due to host nation policies, unvaccinated sailors who deploy may find their ability to take liberty ashore is restricted.

By Diana Stancy Correll and Geoff Ziezulewicz

7 months ago

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Patrick Moore receives the COVID-19 vaccine as U.S. Pacific Fleet Fleet Master Chief James Honea observes at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Dec. 29, 2020.

Navy officially stops booting and disciplining COVID vaccine refusers

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rescinded the vaccine mandate earlier this month.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

8 months ago

Navy pauses actions against religious COVID-19 vaccine refusers

The move follows a federal court order in one of several ongoing lawsuits challenging the military's COVID vaccine mandate.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

18 months ago

Navy advises sailors to get COVID-19 vaccine booster shot

The Navy signaled that a booster shot will likely become mandatory in the not-too-distant future.

By Diana Stancy Correll

21 months ago

Navy officer sues DOD, Navy leaders over COVID vaccine exemption denial

Lt. Cmdr. Graham Fletterich's lawsuit notes concerns about getting vaccinated after infection, but experts say those who have been infected in the past should still get the jabs.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

21 months ago

Sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine face these administrative actions, as well as separation, Navy says

Sailors who reject the vaccine and do not have a pending or approved exemption request could lose out on education benefits and bonus pay, among other things.

By Diana Stancy Correll

23 months ago