Vaccine Shots at OCS
Candidate Q:
I do not have any vaccines except a tetanus shot. My question is: do you recommend getting as many shots as possible before shipping to OCS? How bad would it be to just get them all during the medical in-processing? My problem is that they are expensive and I am running out of time. Thanks very much for your help.
A:
Do not worry about the shots. You will get whatever you need at OCS and TBS. Why pay for them ahead of time? They will be done during in-processing before the stress and PT begin. You won’t be alone if any of them cause discomfort.
Bottom Line: No need to get shots ahead of time.
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