Dec. 3, 2024 Additional reimbursement authorized for pet transportation from countries with higher rabies risk In response to the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regulation, the Defense Department has updated the Joint Travel Regulations to accommodate service members transporting a household pet during a PCS move from a high-risk country.
May 1, 2024 BESPIN Partners With CDC For Data Modernization Services A new partnership streamlines user experience.
Dec. 6, 2022 Proper handwashing one of best ways to protect you, your family from getting sick The number one way to prevent the spread of infection is washing your hands. For National Handwashing Awareness Week, do your part to prevent the spread of disease by following these tips from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention about when and how to wash your hands.
Aug. 22, 2022 Eligible Airmen, Guardians have access to more monkeypox vaccines The Department of Defense is increasing its supply of the approved monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS, which allows for more Airmen and Guardians at higher risk for transmission to access preventive measures to keep themselves safe.
Aug. 8, 2022 Learn the most recent age requirements for COVID-19 vaccines and boosters The COVID-19 virus hasn’t gone away. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, viruses like COVID-19 constantly change through mutation. Sometimes these mutations result in a new variant of the virus, such as the Omicron variant.
Aug. 5, 2022 Air Force, Space Force members at high risk for monkeypox urged to stay informed The current outbreak of monkeypox continues to spread, with more than 6,600 active cases in the United States mostly occurring among gay and bisexual men. The White House declared on August 4 that monkeypox is a national public health emergency.
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.
July 20, 2022 Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older.
Nov. 22, 2021 CDC no hat, no salute policy goes command-wide A new policy designates Air Force Materiel Command installation Child Development Centers as, “no hat, no salute” zones.