Why Do I Need a Flu Vaccine Every Year?
A flu vaccine is needed every year because flu viruses are constantly changing. It's not unusual for new flu viruses to appear each year. The flu vaccine is formulated each year to keep up with the flu viruses as they change.
Also, multiple studies conducted over different seasons and across vaccine types and influenza virus subtypes have shown that the body's immunity to influenza viruses (acquired either through natural infection or vaccination) declines over time.
Getting vaccinated each year provides the best protection against influenza throughout flu season.
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD).

Guide to Host Nation Health Care
Learn about host nation medical facilities that support SHAPE. The "Guide" includes maps, driving directions, and tips to increase your medical comfort zone.
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Unit/CMR:
SHAPE Clinic, Unit 21420 BOX 3530
APO:
AE 09705
House number/street:
D'Oslo BLDG. 401
City:
7010 SHAPE, BE

Book an Online Appointment, or use the "Online Appointments" link on the left side of the screen.

Appointment DSN:
Primary Care 423-5886

Appointment CIV:
065-44-5886

After hours Phone:
Liaison at Ambroise Pare 065-39-2911
After Hours Other:
Clinic closes at 1700, For life threatening or serious injuries requiring immediate care, please contact the Liaison at Ambroise Pare, then proceed to Ambroise Pare in Mons.

Clinic Hours:
The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 0800-1700, except on Thursdays when the clinic is open from 1300-1700.

Sick Call Hours:
No Sick call, By appointments only!!


Clinic Prefix DSN:
423
Clinic Prefix CIV:
065-44

Emergency Number DSN:
423-3333 MP Desk
Emergency Number CIV:
065-44-3333 MP Desk
Emergency Other:
The listed number connects you to the MP desk. They are your best point of contact for all emergencies. Their Belgian interpreter immediately calls the hospital emergency room nearest your location.

Ambroise Pare (the Mons city hospital) is our emergency care facility. Less urgent and routine care is provided by the clinic.