April 2, 2021 Vaccine team makes progress in Detroit WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The 120 Airmen from the 88th Medical Group who departed for a COVID-19 mission in Detroit have been diligent by putting shots in arms.The team has provided 5,000 vaccines a day, and another thousand have been delivered by mobile vaccination teams, which local
March 29, 2021 Entire Force May Be Vaccinated for COVID-19 by Early Summer WASHINGTON -- Defense Department officials have said the department will be ready to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to all eligible beneficiaries by May 1, in keeping with a White House announcement that on that date, all Americans will be able to get vaccinated if they want to."We are committed to
March 29, 2021 Hill Airmen deploy for national vaccination effort Ten Hill Airmen fro the 75th Medical Group joined a group from Wright-Patterson AFB in deploying to Detroit in support of a Department of Defense COVID-19 vaccination support operation.
Feb. 17, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine does not affect fertility, immunization experts say You're pregnant, or you’re breastfeeding. Should you get a COVID-19 vaccine?That’s a question on the minds of many military frontline health care workers today. The short answer is that it’s an individual’s choice, and military health experts say the vaccine is well worth considering.
Jan. 28, 2021 Commander delivers latest COVID-19 update Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, addressed the base Jan. 27 on Facebook Live concerning the latest COVID-19 situation update.
Jan. 25, 2021 Edwards advances COVID-19 vaccine distribution to mission essential tier The phase 1C tier includes Air Force Test Center leadership, who received their COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 22, 2021 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here.
Jan. 16, 2021 412th Med Group administers 1st round of COVID-19 vaccine Members of the 412th Medical Group began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to first responders and medical personnel from Edwards Air Force Base at the Airman Family Readiness Center, January 16.
Jan. 4, 2021 Wright-Patterson Medical Center begins administering COVID-19 vaccine Wright-Patterson Medical Center began administering the vaccine Monday to Air Force medical staff and first responders in accordance with the Department of Defense’s phased approach, which prioritizes health care providers, support staff, emergency services and public safety personnel.
Dec. 11, 2020 Hanscom effort expected to aid COVID-19 vaccine distribution Hanscom acquisition professionals are using their rapid contracting expertise to assist in the fight against Covid-19 and future pandemics.
March 26, 2019 Vaccine preventable disease on the rise In recent years, vaccine preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough have made a resurgence in the U.S. and in Europe.