Shots

Mparker181 · 09-30-2013, 11:11 PM

Does anyone know exactly what the shots they give you during bootcamp are? Someone said its about 12 shots given, six in each arm.. but does anyone know what they are?

gameingkine · 10-01-2013, 12:03 AM

Adenovirus, Types 4 and 7, Influenza (Flu Shot),Measles,Meningococcal,Mumps, Pollio,Rubella,Tetanus-diphtheria

gameingkine · 10-01-2013, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gameingkine

Adenovirus, Types 4 and 7, Influenza (Flu Shot),Measles,Meningococcal,Mumps, Pollio,Rubella,Tetanus-diphtheria

http://usarmybasic.com/about-the-army/army-shots

pretty much the same as army

they say you get the ones that arent on your vaccination list.. but if your lucky you get fully re vaccinated

Mparker181 · 10-01-2013, 10:10 AM

So what if i get these before going to boot?

Devin · 10-01-2013, 10:22 AM

What if i already have some of those?

NavyPrincess · 10-01-2013, 11:12 AM

If you already have some, then you will not get the shot. I only got about 6 shots when I was there. The PB shot doesnt hurt that badly, it is just uncomfortable... unless your one of the lucky ones that are allergic to penicillin..

FutureHM · 10-01-2013, 11:42 PM

Just had a DEP meeting and had a guy told us about the shot process. The max you may get is 7 during P days unless you are a certain rate. If you got the shot before hand, then some still give it to you. You get 3 in each arm and the PB shot.

Was told Females don't get the PB shot, instead they have to swallow a pill. Not 100% sure if it's accurate but a guy who just got out of boot camp 2 months ago said so.

You get more shots through out boot camp to renew the ones you got during P days.

NavyPrincess · 10-02-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FutureHM

Just had a DEP meeting and had a guy told us about the shot process. The max you may get is 7 during P days unless you are a certain rate. If you got the shot before hand, then some still give it to you. You get 3 in each arm and the PB shot.

Was told Females don't get the PB shot, instead they have to swallow a pill. Not 100% sure if it's accurate but a guy who just got out of boot camp 2 months ago said so.

You get more shots through out boot camp to renew the ones you got during P days.

Dont believe it. Everyone gets a PB shot unless you are allergic to penicillin.

socrates · 10-02-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FutureHM

Just had a DEP meeting and had a guy told us about the shot process. The max you may get is 7 during P days unless you are a certain rate. If you got the shot before hand, then some still give it to you. You get 3 in each arm and the PB shot.

Was told Females don't get the PB shot, instead they have to swallow a pill. Not 100% sure if it's accurate but a guy who just got out of boot camp 2 months ago said so.

You get more shots through out boot camp to renew the ones you got during P days.

Just to clarify, you will receive an initial batch of shots during P-days and then a couple more around week six. For most recruits that will be it.
And females WILL receive the PB shot. Some recruits for very specific medical reasons will have to take pills as a substitute. So expect the PB shot and know that it is not as big of a deal as people make it out to be.

p.s. I graduated boot a 3 weeks ago. This info is very current.

09-30-2013, 11:11 PM	#1
Mparker181 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 145 Rep Power: 20	Shots Does anyone know exactly what the shots they give you during bootcamp are? Someone said its about 12 shots given, six in each arm.. but does anyone know what they are?

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Devin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 111 Rep Power: 18	What if i already have some of those? __________________

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gameingkine Active Duty Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 121 Rep Power: 19	Adenovirus, Types 4 and 7, Influenza (Flu Shot),Measles,Meningococcal,Mumps, Pollio,Rubella,Tetanus-diphtheria

10-01-2013, 10:10 AM	#4
Mparker181 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 145 Rep Power: 20	So what if i get these before going to boot?

10-01-2013, 11:12 AM	#6
NavyPrincess Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 194 Rep Power: 26	If you already have some, then you will not get the shot. I only got about 6 shots when I was there. The PB shot doesnt hurt that badly, it is just uncomfortable... unless your one of the lucky ones that are allergic to penicillin..

10-01-2013, 11:42 PM	#7
FutureHM Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 49 Rep Power: 10	Just had a DEP meeting and had a guy told us about the shot process. The max you may get is 7 during P days unless you are a certain rate. If you got the shot before hand, then some still give it to you. You get 3 in each arm and the PB shot. Was told Females don't get the PB shot, instead they have to swallow a pill. Not 100% sure if it's accurate but a guy who just got out of boot camp 2 months ago said so. You get more shots through out boot camp to renew the ones you got during P days.