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HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs, otherwise known as PrEP, are powerful weapons against HIV. Through education and raising awareness of HIV exposures, the risks of getting the disease are lower than ever.
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A tribute to those across the Military Health System who deserve recognition and thanks for their hard work during this pandemic.
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One way the MHS will provide...improved care is through DoD’s new electronic health record MHS GENESIS, which will continue its rollout through 2023.
[T]he Defense Health Agency’s Immunization Healthcare Division (IHD) is working in collaboration with the CDC to offer the training to the Military Health System’s health care providers.
Equipped with lessons learned, BAMC is preparing to shift resources and personnel to ensure hospital readiness in the event of a patient increase.
While Pfizer’s vaccine is being distributed to all U.S. jurisdictions for administration, several more candidates are in development and clinical trials continue to be conducted simultaneously with pharmaceutical partners.
[T]he first doses of the vaccine will be given to frontline health care workers and first responders, including emergency medical services personnel, security forces, and other essential personnel.
"This is a very important day, not just for the Department of Defense, but for our nation," Miller said before getting his vaccination.
CCP has a one-year shelf life, so collected units will begin to expire in 2021.
USPHS Lt. Courtney Labitzky, assigned to the Javits New York Medical Station (JNYMS), talks about their position at JNYMS in support of the Department of Defense COVID-19 response, April 29, 2020. U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, is providing military support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities in need. (U.S. Army Video by Cpl. Rachel Thicklin)
“We can do a thousand tests in just a couple hours,” Keller said. It was an example of ingenuity taking place all over the country, with members of the Military Health System partnering with civilian hospitals and clinics.
The FDA announced on Dec. 8 that its review of the Pfizer vaccine found it to be safe and efficacious.
DOD is expected to receive around 44,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in the initial phase.
The Military Health System has played an important role implementing the National Defense Strategy, Norquist said.
For Dingle, readiness is the key issue during the transition.
The Department prioritizes DOD personnel to receive the vaccine based on CDC guidance.
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