Some say that military children serve alongside their service member parent(s). We recognize the important role military children play in helping our soldiers achieve their mission by contributing to the strength of the military family. Specifically, we will look at the various programs the MHS has to improve the health and fitness of military children.

What's New?

Number of RSV Cases Increasing in Areas Across the U.S. 

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. CDC surveillance has shown an increase in RSV detections and RSV-associated emergency department visits and hospitalizations in multiple U.S. regions, with some regions nearing seasonal peak levels. Learn More about RSV

TRICARE Coverage

Learn more about your child's health coverage on the TRICARE Website. Some hot topics include:

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Eye Exams
• Immunizations
• Newborn Care
• Special Needs
• Well-Child Care

Resources for Military Children

In support of military children, the DoD partners with outside organizations to address the needs of military families and children worldwide.

Military Kids Connect

• For children and youth ages 6-17 
• Offers resources for children to help with all aspects of military life.  
• Learn more about Military Kids Connect
• Follow Military Kids Connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Sesame Street for Military Families

• Offers resources to help preschool-aged children and families communicate during times of uncertainty
• Includes a free bilingual website and mobile apps
• Learn More About Sesame Street for Military Families »