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April 6, 2023
Public Health Week promotes preventative care

Medical personnel here are recognizing National Public Health Week April 3 to 9. Recognized annually the first full week of April, NPHW celebrates the contributions of health professionals around the globe and encourages education about preventative care.
July 28, 2022
Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
Jan. 7, 2022
MDS implements COVID testing procedures, set to begin weekly vaccine, booster POD

Officials from the 66th Medical Squadron will transition from providing daily walk-in COVID vaccine and booster shots to a weekly point of distribution beginning Jan. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the former base theater location.
Dec. 28, 2021
Pfizer boosters available for 16, 17 year olds

The 66th Medical Squadron here is now offering doses of the Pfizer vaccine booster to children ages 16 and 17 who completed their original COVID vaccine series at least six months ago.
May 6, 2021
Airmen share COVID experiences

“You think you’re healthy and doing everything right until something happens that could change everything,” said 1st. Lt. Amanda Smies, a senior engineer at the Quick Reaction Capability Branch here. Smies was rushed to the emergency room, where she was confirmed positive with COVID-19. She had been
April 14, 2021
Hanscom transitions to Tier 2 vaccine eligibility

Hanscom has expanded vaccine registration eligibility to include all base personnel in Tiers 1 and 2 as defined by the Department of Defense prioritization schema. All eligible, unvaccinated individuals with a valid DOD identification card can now schedule COVID-19 vaccinations through the Defense
Feb. 11, 2021
AFMC incorporates civilian personnel into existing COVID-19 surveillance testing

Air Force Materiel Command expanded its COVID-19 surveillance testing in January 2021, extending the voluntary testing to civilian personnel at four AFMC installations, including Hanscom. This expansion of surveillance testing includes civilian employee populations at Hanscom, Edwards Air Force
April 13, 2020
Public Health: The front line of preventative medicine

The Public Health team tracks immunizations of deployers around the world, and educates the base community on healthy habits. They work hand-in-hand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and monitor news from the World Health Organization, tracking hazards before they come through the

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