By order of the installation commander, as of 30 May 2023, Little Rock AFB is now in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) 0.  

In accordance with updated DoD guidance dated 1 March 22, beginning immediately, the following masking and screening testing guidance requirements based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Community Levels will apply to all Department of Defense (DoD) installations and other facilities owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by DoD:

• When the CDC COVID-19 Community Level is high in the county where a DoD installation or facility is located, indoor mask-wearing is required for all Service members, DoD civilian employees, onsite DoD contractor personnel (collectively, "DoD personnel"), and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. The screening testing program required by reference (a) shall be utilized in that installation or facility.
• When the CDC COVID-19 Community Level is medium in the county where a DoD installation or facility is located, indoor mask-wearing is not required for DoD personnel or visitors. The screening testing program required by reference (a) shall be utilized in that installation or facility.
• When the CDC COVID-19 Community Level is low in the county where a DoD installation or facility is located, indoor mask-wearing is not required for DoD personnel or visitors. The screening testing program contained in reference (a) is not required for that installation or facility.
• Individuals may choose to wear a mask regardless of the COVID-19 Community Level.
• The Child Development Centers and School Age Care programs no longer require mask wear, it is optional.

Masks are encouraged but not required to wear within the 19th Medical Group. 

Community levels may be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html. Find community levels by "State or Territory" and then by "County or Metro Area." Jurisdictions which are not counties, such as the District of Columbia, also are listed under "County or Metro Area." Definitions of low, medium, and high risk may be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/community-levels.html. 

Please visit our Facebook page for the latest information.  You can also email us at 19aw.pa@us.af.mil

The 19th Airlift Wing is pleased to announce that the 19th Medical Group is offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible beneficiaries and personnel that work on Little Rock Air Force Base, in accordance with CDC guidance. 

•  On Jan. 4, the CDC updated their recommendation for when many people can receive a booster shot, shortening the interval from 6 months to 5 months for people who received the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine.  This means that people can now receive an mRNA booster shot 5 months after completing their Pfizer primary series.  The booster interval recommendation for people who received the J&J vaccine (2 months) or the Moderna vaccine (6 months), has not changed.

• On Oct. 12, the CDC expanded COVID-19 Vaccines to Include Children Ages 5 Through 11
  
  The 19 MDG Immunization Clinic has the Pfizer Bivalent booster for adolescents aged 5 - 11 years. The Immunizations Clinic does not currently have the Moderna Bivalent booster for adolescents aged 5 - 11 years. If you wish to receive the Moderna Bivalent booster for adolescents aged 5 - 11 years, you may visit your local pharmacy and bring your vaccine record to the Immunization Clinic for a records update.
   

• COVID-19 vaccines may be administered with other vaccines, including the flu vaccine.

Vaccination Schedule:

• Pfizer Booster
  The Immunization Clinic will be administering the Pfizer booster between the hours of 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Please note that the Pfizer Vaccination is for Active Duty Only)
   
• Moderna Booster
  The Immunization Clinic will be administering the Moderna booster between the hours of 2-4 p.m., every Tuesday and Wednesday.

• Pediatric Vaccines
  The Immunization Clinic will also now be administering the Pfizer pediatric doses needed to vaccinate the 5-11 year old age group between the hours of 2-4 p.m., every Tuesday and Wednesday.

The rise of the highly transmissible Omicron variant and the speed with which it transmits among individuals have significantly increased risk to our members. Vaccinating every eligible Service member improves readiness and, once Service members are fully vaccinated, has an immediate and positive impact on their families, neighbors, and the communities in which they serve.

For inquires of the COVID-19 vaccine availability at the 19th MDG, please call (501) 987-8811.

Local or State Health Department 

• www.healthy.Arkansas.gov

Federal Retail Pharmacy Program: Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens (must be administered by a pharmacist)

• www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/retail-pharmacy-program/participating-pharmacies.html

Vaccine Finder

• www.vaccines.gov
• 1-800-232-0233

The COVID-19 vaccine itself is offered at no cost, but there may be a cost based on your plan for an office visit or if you require follow-on care.

Please note, if you receive the COVID-19 vaccine off-base, you must bring proof of vaccination to the 19th MDG Immunizations Clinic.

**Additionally, if you receive the 1st dose COVID-19 Vaccine off-base, you must get the 2nd dose COVID-19 vaccine off base at the same location.**