Which immunization list is required to be deployment ready (or have waivers)?

• A. Hep A only
• B. Hep B, IPV, MMR
• C. Hep A, Hep B, IPV, TDAP (DtAP), MMR, Flu
• D. Varicella, Pneumococcal

Answer: (C)

Deployment readiness hinges on a core set of vaccines to prevent outbreaks and keep crews healthy in varied and demanding environments. The most complete, baseline readiness list includes vaccines for hepatitis A and B, polio (IPV), tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap), measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), and the annual influenza shot. Together, these protect against diseases that are most likely to disrupt operations in deployed settings and reflect standard military immunization requirements. Varicella and pneumococcal vaccines aren’t universally mandated for deployment readiness across all personnel—varicella is conditional on immunity status and exposure history, and pneumococcal vaccination is typically for specific risk groups. Waivers can exist for medical or administrative reasons, but the above set represents the baseline readiness expectation.