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July 6, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic not over, concerns over delta variant growing

According to the military health system, the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is more transmittable, causes more severe disease, and results in higher cases of hospitalization and death than any other strain of the virus.
Feb. 18, 2021
Overcoming skepticism through education: 42nd MDG worker gets vaccine

Strong was offered the COVID-19 vaccine since she is categorized under “Phase 1a” of the DoD population schema. This means she receives priority in vaccine distribution because she supports patient care at the 42nd MDG, and she is at a higher risk of exposure to individuals who have contracted
Feb. 12, 2021
The first set of COVID-19 vaccines administered at Kingsley Field

The initial shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived early this week at Kingsley Field. On Wednesday, February 10 and Friday, February 12 all 100 doses of the shipment were administered to Kingsley Field personnel in the 173rd Medical Group.
Jan. 28, 2021
Sheppard personnel receive first round of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Sheppard AFB received its first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine on Jan. 20 and soon began administering the serum in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Defense guidelines. The DoD prevents disclosing the number of vaccines received or those administered to
Jan. 16, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations begin at Maxwell-Gunter AFB

The 42nd Medical Group began administering the COVID-19 vaccine at the honor guard hangar Jan. 16, 2020, on Maxwell Air Force Base.

COVID-19 pandemic not over, concerns over delta variant growing

Overcoming skepticism through education: 42nd MDG worker gets vaccine

The first set of COVID-19 vaccines administered at Kingsley Field

Sheppard personnel receive first round of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccinations begin at Maxwell-Gunter AFB