Coronavirus

Navy Hospital Corpsman steps into the breach in the war on COVID-19

First responders and those fighting on the medical battleground have earned well-deserved recognition for their efforts.

Critically ill COVID Patient Delivers Baby While on Heart-Lung Bypass

Hernandez, a Marine Corps spouse and mother of five, is BAMC’s first patient to give birth while on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

Got Your 6 - Jan. 3, 2022

‘Got Your 6’ is TRICARE’s COVID vaccine video series that delivers important information and updates, on days that end in ‘6.’ It includes the latest information about DOD vaccine distribution, the TRICARE health benefit, and vaccine availability. Got a question about ‘Got Your 6’? Send an email to dha.ncr.comm.mbx.dha-internal-communications@mail.mil Find your local military provider at tricare.mil/MTF, or go to tricare.mil/vaccineappointments and schedule yours today!

This is my Why

Air Force Senior Airman Marcus Bullock stated his reason for getting the vaccine was to help his mother and son be able to have a play date again.

Development of WRAIR’s Pan-Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Promise

Series of preclinical studies supports the Army’s pan-coronavirus vaccine development strategy

Immunization Experts are Central to COVID-19 Vaccine Program

Immunization Health Division at forefront of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Military Health System Marks 1-Year Anniversary for COVID Vaccinations

More than 6.4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered a year after first shots within MHS.

So others may breathe - Navy Medicine Respiratory Therapist cares for COVID casualties

Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Tessa Hazard, a respiratory therapist, recently deployed to Alabama as a member of a COVID-19 response team.

Army Public Health Center provides update on Long COVID risks

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Post-COVID conditions are a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems people can experience four or more weeks after first being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.

JTF Coyote begins pediatric COVID-19 clinics as adult booster vaccination numbers increase

The Vermont National Guard now supports the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic with vaccinations for youth in the 5 to 11 age group and booster clinics for the general adult population.

MHS Reaches 6 Million Doses of Vaccine Against COVID

Military passes 6 million mark for COVID-19 shots administered across the Military Health System.

COVID 19 Vaccine Is Now Available for Children 5 to 11

COVID-19 vaccines for 5-11 year olds are ready now through MHS

DHA-Policy Memorandum 21-004: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Attestation, Screening Testing, and Vaccination Verification

This memorandum provides guidance on the implementation of vaccination, attestation, and testing requirements in accordance with the References listed in Attachment 1 to reduce the transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19.

• Identification #: DHA-POLICY MEMORANDUM 21-004
• Date: 11/3/2021
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Coronavirus | COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts

More Than 95% of Active Duty Have Received COVID-19 Vaccine

Service members continue to line up for COVID-19 vaccinations.

USECAF receives insight into COVID19 vaccinations at Reserve wing

Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited the 433rd Airlift Wing here to meet with Reserve Citizen Airmen leaders on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Oct. 2, 2021.