Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division-AFHSD

10/23/2026

We're tracking the trends! Take preventative action against mosquito-borne illnesses.

🦟 Deploy the DoW Insect Repellent System. 🦟

With recent cases reported in the U.S., knowing how to prevent mosquito bites and recognize the symptoms can help protect your health and maintain mission readiness.

Know the symptoms:
🌡️ High fever
👁️ Pain behind the eyes
💪 Muscle and joint pain
🤕 Severe headache
🤢 Nausea or vomiting
🔴 Skin rash
Prevent the bite. Know the signs. Stay mission ready.
Defense Health Agency

10/21/2026

What are the health trends impacting our military today? Find out by reading the Medical Surveillance Monthly Report. It provides the insights that help protect service members, strengthen our ability to fight, and support informed decision-making across the force. The provides health data that isn’t just data—it’s defense. Stay informed and download the latest issue: health.mil/MSMR

10/16/2026

Some diseases are transmitted by insects such as mosquitos, ticks, and flies.

These bugs are known as “vectors” as they can carry and transmit viruses, bacteria, or parasites that cause vector-borne disease.

Before you travel, be sure to make sure you vaccines are up-to-date and find out if there are any preventive medications available.

10/14/2026

Proud to support Navy Medicine every day. Happy Belated Birthday! ⚓️

10/06/2026

The team at the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division-AFHSD is proud to celebrate the promotion of our DHA-Public Health Director, Sara Newman, to Rear Admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps! 👏 👏 Her promotion recognizes a lifetime commitment to health protection and total force readiness. We are privileged to serve under her guidance as we advance the DHA-Public Health mission. Read more: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576130/defense-health-agency-public-health-director-sara-newman-promoted-rear-admiral

⭐ Congratulations, Rear Adm. Sara Newman!

The Defense Health Agency celebrates the promotion of DHA-Public Health Director Sara Newman to rear admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

Newman leads public health efforts across the U.S. Department of War that protect the force, prevent illness and injury, and help keep warfighters healthy, ready, and in the fight.

With more than 30 years of public health experience, her promotion recognizes a career dedicated to service, prevention and strengthening warfighter readiness.

👏 Join us in congratulating Rear Adm. Newman on this well-earned achievement!

10/01/2026

Another wrap-up from Military Health, highlighting how health surveillance, data, and early detection help inform public health and protect the health of our force.

09/28/2026

Take Preventive Action 💪

Those at higher risk of illness from respiratory viruses include: older adults, people with weakened immune systems, pregnant people, and infants and young children.

🍂 Flu season is on the way. Now’s the time to get ready.

An annual flu vaccine can help protect you, your family, and those around you and TRICARE covers the flu vaccine for eligible beneficiaries.

👉 Review this article for details about this year’s flu vaccine, when to get it, and where TRICARE beneficiaries can get vaccinated at no cost: https://dha.mil/News/2026/09/22/16/10/Get-your-flu-shot-with-TRICARE

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09/16/2026

Properly disposing of expired or unused medications prevents accidental misuse, supports overall force readiness, and keeps harmful chemicals out of public and military water systems and the environment.
Find an approved drop-off site near you: tricare.mil/drugtakeback

09/11/2026

On Sept 11, we pause to honor the victims & brave heroes who answered the call on that tragic day. Let us carry their legacy forward by observing this National Day of Service & Remembrance. 🇺🇸

09/09/2026

AFHSD’s Epidemiology & Analysis Branch met with the ’s Office of Surveillance & Epidemiology, within the Center for Drug Evaluation & Research, to evaluate data strengths, tackle shared challenges, and build opportunities for future collaboration. Together, we are advancing health surveillance to safeguard our military community and beyond.