COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for all age 5 years of age and older. FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccines are currently available to all U.S. citizens and residents. Visit the CDC website for more information.
- COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free.
- Getting the vaccine can reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalizations and long-term complications for COVID-19
- For children, the vaccine can also curb community transmission and reduce disruptions to in-person learning activities.
To learn more, visit the CDC website to get answers to
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Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
Latest Update
Per Department of Defense Guidance: MTFs will now offer a second booster dose of either Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna vaccines at least 4 months from the initial booster dose for the following individuals:
- Individuals who received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for their first shot and booster
- Adults ages 50 years and older
- People ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
Joint Base Anacostia Bolling is now offering Pfizer (ages 12 and older) primary series and boosters to all eligible beneficiaries who meet the time requirements between doses.
Alternate Resources
- Please visit Vaccines.gov for more information about COVID-19 vaccination locations near you.
- Call 1-800-232-0233 for Pfizer vaccine locations near you in the United States
For COVID-19 vaccine updates at Bolling clinic, call our COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line at 240-612-4866.
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
Joint Base Anacostia Bolling
Appointments at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling may be scheduled through the Online Portal. All COVID-19 vaccines and boosters will be administered in the Immunizations Clinic. Appointments are preferred and walk-ins are accepted 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 5-11)
- Available Tuesday and Friday
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Doses (ages 12 and older)
- Available Tuesday only
- Available to all beneficiaries who meet the age requirement
- Available to beneficiaries who have received Moderna or Pfizer vaccines
Pfizer first booster dose is available to personnel ages 12 years and older who have documentation of their completed Moderna or Pfizer primary series at least 5 months prior.
Pfizer second booster dose is available to personnel who have documentation of their completed Moderna or Pfizer first booster at least 4 months prior
and meet the following criteria: Individuals who received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for their first shot and booster, Adults ages 50 years and older, and people ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
Moderna Vaccine and Booster Doses (ages 18 and older)
- Monday only
- Available to all beneficiaries who meet the age requirement
- Available to beneficiaries who have received Moderna or Pfizer vaccines
Moderna first booster dose is available to personnel ages 18 years and older who have documentation of their completed Moderna or Pfizer primary series at least 5 months prior.
Moderna second booster dose is available to personnel who have documentation of their completed Moderna or Pfizer first booster at least 4 months prior and meet the following criteria:
- Individuals who received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for their first shot and booster
- Adults ages 50 years and older
- People ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
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DOD COVID-19 Vaccine Service Member Mandate
COVID-19 vaccines are required for all members of the armed forces on active duty or in the Reserve or Guard components, including pregnant service members, according to DOD. Each service decides their own deadline for vaccination.
- If you’re a service member and have 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 possible.
- Find a DOD COVID Vaccine Location near you.
If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, contact your unit commander.
COVID-19 Vaccine for Children ages 5 through 17 years
The CDC recommended all children age 5 years and older receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, COVID-19 vaccines are not authorized for children under 5 years of age.
If you’re unsure if the vaccine is right for your child, we recommend discussing your child’s medical conditions, including prior reaction to vaccines, with a medical provider. For some immunocompromised children, a third primary series/additional dose is recommended for children age 5 and older.
Booster Dose
The CDC recommends everyone 12 years and older receive a booster dose after completing the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine.
- People aged 18 years and older who received Pfizer-BioNTech-COMIRNATY® or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines should receive a 1st booster dose 5 months after dose 2 of the primary series.
- Children 12 and older who completed the primary series of Pfizer-BioNTech-COMIRNATY® COVID-19 vaccine should receive a 1st booster dose 5 months after dose 2 of the primary series.
- If you received the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine you should get a booster dose 2 months after your initial Janssen dose.
CDC has also expanded eligibility for an additional (second) booster dose for certain individuals who may be at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19:
- People aged 50 years and older, or have a weakened immune system may receive a second mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech-COMIRNATY®, and Moderna) booster dose, 4 months after the first booster dose.
- Individuals aged 18 years and older who received the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine may a second booster dose of either mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech-COMIRNATY®, and Moderna) vaccine.
Concerns about the vaccine?
Speak with a Vaccine Expert. You may contact the DHA-Immunization Healthcare Support Center at 1-877-GET-VACC (1-877-438-8222) option 1 or Defense Switch Network (DSN) 761-4245, option 1, if you have questions about the vaccines or about an adverse event following vaccination.
Visit the CDC Website for current COVID-19 booster guidance.
Visit the TRICARE website for information about the COVID-19 vaccine.