COVID-19 Vaccine Availability

COVID-19 vaccines currently available to all U.S. citizens and residents are Johnson & Johnson/Janssen, Pfizer-BioNTech-COMIRNATY®, and Moderna. These vaccines are safe and effective against COVID-19 and its variants.
 
The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for all people 5 years and older.

DOD COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The DOD now requires COVID-19 vaccines for all members of the Armed Forces under DOD authority on active duty or in the Reserve Component who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This include pregnant service members. Each service will decide their own deadline for vaccination.

• If you’re a service member and you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine from a non-DOD provider, make sure to update your medical records.
• If you haven’t received your COVID vaccine yet, schedule your vaccine as soon as you can.
• Find a DOD COVID Vaccine Location near you.

The DOD already requires all ADSMs to get other types of vaccines before they join the military. There are very narrow religious and medical exemptions available on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions, contact your unit commander.

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children

Getting your children vaccinated can help protect them against COVID-19, as well as reduce disruptions to in-person learning and activities by helping curb community transmission. Vaccination also reduces risk of:

• Severe disease
• Hospitalizations
• Long-term COVID-19 complications

The CDC recommends that children ages 12 to 15 receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and children ages 5 to 11 receive a pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine is administered as a 2-dose series, 21-days apart. Each dose contains 10mcg of the vaccine, which is one third the adult dose.
 
If you are unsure whether the vaccine is right for your children, we recommend you discuss your child’s medical conditions, including prior reaction to vaccines, with a medical provider.

Booster Dose

People age 18 years or older who received Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may get a booster.

To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit www.tricare.mil/COVIDVaccine.

Are You a DOD Civilian Employee?

All DOD civilian employees must be fully vaccinated. The deadline was Nov. 22, 2021, subject to exemptions as required by law. >> See SecDef Memo

Vaccine Offerings at Nellis Air Force Base

All eligible individuals ages 5 and older may receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccines are available on a walk-in basis at the Immunizations Clinic, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check-ins for vaccines after 2:30 p.m. are not guaranteed same day service.

You may also visit the Southern Nevada Health District to find a vaccination location near you.

What to Expect

• Please bring your CAC, military ID, or TRICARE coverage card.
• Please wear a short-sleeved shirt, as the vaccine is administered in the upper arm.

If You Receive Your Vaccine Off-Base

If you or your family are Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center beneficiaries, please bring your CDC vaccination card to the Immunizations Clinic. Immunizations Clinic staff will update you and/or your family’s medical records accordingly.