COVID-19 BOOSTERS
Moderna COVID-19 boosters are available to all U.S. DoD beneficiaries, 18 years or older, who have received their last dose six or more months ago (Pfizer/Moderna) or two or more months ago (Janssen/J&J). Pfizer boosters are available to all U.S. DoD beneficiaries, 12 years and older, who have received their last dose five or more months ago (Pfizer), six or more months ago (Moderna) or two or more months ago (Janssen/J&J).
Starting January 7, 2020, boosters will be available every Friday, from 7:30to 11:30 a.m., at the 39th Medical Group Immunization Clinic (Bldg. 865), except for U.S. Federal Holidays and wing down days. Moderna boosters will be available on Fridays from 7:30 to 11 a.m. while Pfizer boosters will be available from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Appointments are required. Visit https://informatics-stage.health.mil/IncirlikCOVIDApp/ to schedule your appointment.
You may select a different vaccine for your booster than what you used to complete the initial series. Booster shots are voluntary at this time.
COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE
In line with the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force has directed all active-duty Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 2, 2021. To schedule an appointment, contact the 39th MDG appointment line at 676-6666.
Exemptions: Service members may apply for medical exemption or religious accommodation. Please contact the 39th Medical Group at 676-6666 for more information about medical exemption or the base chaplain’s office at 676-6441 for questions about religious accommodation. Members seeking exemptions are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
Vaccination non-compliance: Without a pending religious accommodation request or authorized medical exemption, any refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine may result in administrative and/or punitive action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, visit https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2765008/daf-announces-mandatory-covid-vaccine-implementation-guidelines-for-airmen-guar/
COVID-19 VACCINE AVAILABILITY
At this time, the 39th MDG is currently offering the vaccine and booster shot to all eligible TRICARE beneficiaries. Please contact the 39th MDG at 0322 316 6666 or 676-6666 for the latest information on vaccine availability. If you are a TRICARE beneficiary residing within the country of Turkey, please contact the TRICARE office at 0322 316 3373 or DSN 676-3373.