** Important Notices COVID & Flu Vaccines **
•COVID Bivalent doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are available at the Hohenfels Health Clinic.
- Moderna (Bivalent 6-11 years old)
- Moderna (Bivalent >12 years old)
- Pfizer (Bivalent >12 years old)
- Moderna/Pfizer Ped Toddlers doses are not yet available.
The new booster doses are designed to promote immune responses to the original COVID-19 strains as well as the Recent BA.4 and BA.5 lineages of the Omicron variant. Vaccine boosters help to restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination, and in this case, they can provide broader protection.
If it's been at least two months since your last vaccine dose (finished the primary series or received a booster dose) it is recommended that you get the new bivalent booster. The Moderna bivalent booster is available to those 6 years and older.
The Pfizer bivalent booster is available to those 12 and older.
Although bivalent boosters have been approved for younger people the vaccine is not yet available in our area.
You can schedule a vaccine appointment by calling (06371-9464-3300).
**COVID Vaccinations **
U.S. Army Health Clinic Hohenfels administers COVID-19 vaccinations (First Dose, Second Dose, Booster Shots) to all eligible Department of Defense beneficiaries, 12 years of age and older, at the clinic based on the schedule below. All those 12 and older who received the Pfizer or Moderna immunization series are now eligible for a booster five months after their second shot. Those who received the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine are eligible for a booster two months after the first shot. Beginning Feb. 1, the following is the vaccination schedule for the Hohenfels Health Clinic:
FLU vaccines:
The Hohenfels Army Health Clinic is offering the Flu Vaccine and we have walk in appointments available.
Monday & Friday 1000-1200 and 1330-1530
Tuesday-Thursday 0800-1200 and 1330-1530
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Please fill out DHA Form 116 (Pediatric and Adult Influenza Screening and Immunization Documentation)
COVID vaccines (by appointment):
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Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Initial/Second/Booster doses for 12+ (Moderna and Pfizer available. Pfizer is the only authorized booster for 12-17 y/o)
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Thursday’s 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Pediatric Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11 (Appointments booked for anyone over the age of 11 during this time will be rescheduled)
Reminders:
Mix and Match: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for COVID-19 vaccines to allow “mixing and matching” of any of the available COVID-19 vaccines when used as a booster regardless of original vaccine administered.
Please Note the following:
• Patients can make an appointment by going to the COVAX website to schedule his or her single booster appointment: https://informatics-stage.health.mil/Bavaria3COVIDApp/
• Patients needing a third dose MUST bring their vaccination card, so the date of their last vaccination can be verified.
• Patients, to include children under 18 years of age, MUST have and show a picture identification card, such as government ID card or passport.
• Children must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.
• A CDC card will be provided to you during your 1st visit. The CDC card must be brought back with you to your 2nd dose appointment. DO NOT LAMINATE THE CDC CARD!
• Please ensure you provide a valid email address, as this is the primary means of contacting you about your vaccine appointment.
• Highlighted calendar days (in blue) indicate where appointments may be available. You MUST click on the calendar number to see available scheduling.
• If dates and times on the DHA Appointing Portal are greyed out, it means they are either booked or have not been opened for appointments.
NOTE: We will ONLY open appointments on the appointing portal as COVID-19 vaccines become available. If you do not see any available appointments, please keep checking back frequently.
DHA Form 207 COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Immunization Documentation
*** You may receive a message that states: Please wait . . . If you do, please save the form to your desktop or computer. Then open the file and you will be able to use the fillable features of DHA Form 207.
DHA Form 236 Pediatric (5-11 years) COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Immunization on Documentation
*** You may receive a message that states: Please wait . . . If you do, please save the form to your desktop or computer. Then open the file and you will be able to use the fillable features of DHA Form 207.
Fact Sheet of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Fact Sheet: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Fact Sheet Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) authorized the Pfizer pediatric two-shot doses for children ages 5 to 11 years old. U.S. Army Health Clinic Hohenfels will administer the vaccine to all eligible Department of Defense beneficiaries, ages 5 to 11 years old, at U.S. Army Health Clinic Hohenfels. Patients can make an appointment by going to the COVAX website to schedule the child’s vaccination appointment: https://informatics-stage.health.mil/Bavaria3COVIDApp/.
The schedule AND times are opened based on supply availability. No walk-ins accepted.
Please Note the following:
• Children must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.
• Children MUST have and show a picture identification card, such as government ID card or passport.
• Please fill out DHA Form 236 Pediatric (5-11 years) COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Immunization on Documentation ahead of time and bring with you to the vaccination site to expedite the process.
• A CDC card will be provided to you during your 1st visit. The CDC card must be brought back with you to your 2nd dose appointment. DO NOT LAMINATE THE CDC CARD!
DHA Form 236 Pediatric (5-11 years) COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Immunization on Documentation
*** You may receive a message that states: Please wait . . . If you do, please save the form to your desktop or computer. Then open the file and you will be able to use the fillable features of DHA Form 207.
For more information about booking: Please contact the clinic's executive officer at email: usarmy.bavaria.medcom-bhc.mbx.hfhc-beneficiary-questions@mail.mil.
Lt. Col. Casey McKenna
Clinic Commander
In May 2004, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Casey McKenna received his commission in the Medical Service Corps from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.
He graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and a minor in Systems Engineering. After completion of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Officer Basic Course at Fort Sam Houston, TX, in October 2004 he was deployed to Baghdad, Iraq with 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. After returning to Fort Hood, TX, in 2005, he was assigned as the Medical Platoon Leader for 3/8 CAV, deploying with his platoon to Balad, Iraq, in 2006. After one year in theater, he was assigned as the Headquarters Company Executive Officer for a three month extension and redeployment.
In 2008, LTC McKenna was assigned as the Executive Officer for the Great Plains Regional Dental Command, and Company Commander for the Ft. Hood Dental Activity, Ft. Hood, TX. In 2011, after completion of Captain’s Career Course, he attended the Army-Baylor program. In 2013 he completed his administrative residency at Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital (FBCH) in Ft. Belvoir, VA, earning his dual Masters degrees in Health Administration and Business Administration from Baylor University. He then served as Chief of Managed Care at FBCH for two years. LTC McKenna was assigned to Tripler Army Medical Center as Chief of Managed Care in 2015, and served as the Tripler Hospital Executive Officer from 2016-2018. He then served as the Deputy Commander for Administration (DCA) of Lyster Army Health Clinic from 2018-2020. He was most recently assigned as DCA of Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, NY, from 2020-2022.
LTC McKenna’s military education includes the Basic Parachutist Course, AMEDD Officer Basic Course, AMEDD Officer Advanced Course, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course, the Command and General Staff Officer Course, the AMEDD Executive Skills Course, the AMEDD Iron Major Week, and the AMEDD and Army Pre-Command Courses.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal w/2OLC, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal w/3OLC, Meritorious Unit Citation w/OLC, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (3), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Ribbon (2).
He is accompanied by his wife, Heidi McKenna, and his two sons, Mason and Brayden McKenna. LTC McKenna has been a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives since 2017.
Sgt. 1st Class Bryan K. Schwarzman
Detachment Sergeant
Sergeant First Class Bryan K. Schwarzman enlisted in the Army in 2003 as a Health Care Specialist (MOS 68W). He attended Basic Combat Training in Fort Jackson, South Carolina and completed his Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Sergeant First Class Schwarzman’s previous duty assignments include 1-63 AR in Vilseck, Germany, United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases Ft. Detrick, MD, Military Transition Team Medical Advisor during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) from 2006-07. After OIF, Sergeant First Class Schwarzman completed the Army Practical Nurse course and earned the M6 identifier and assigned to Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) Honolulu, HI. While at TAMC, Sergeant First Class Schwarzman was selected to serve as the Commander’s Driver. After his tour at TAMC, he completed Airborne School and was assigned to 82 BSB in Ft. Bragg, NC. Sergeant First Class Shwarzman also served as a Basic Leader Course instructor at the XVIII Airborne Corps NCO Academy. Sergeant First Class Schwarzman was then nominated and selected to serve in the Project Warrior (PW) program.
His phase one of PW was at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Fort Polk, LA where he was an Observer, Coach, Trainer (OC-T). He completed his phase two of PW assigned to the Medical Battle Lab within Capability
Development Integration Directorate in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Sergeant First Class Schwarzman’s military education includes the Basic Leader Course, Practical Nurse Course, Equal Opportunity Leader Course, Airborne, SHARP, Advanced Leader Course, Jumpmaster, Army Basic Instructor Training Course, Small Group Instructor Training Course, Senior Leader Course (Commandant’s List), JRTC OC-T Course, Capability Developer Course, Health Service Plans Operations, Intelligence, Security Training, Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness. Sergeant First Class Schwarzman holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Management.
Sergeant First Class Schwarzman’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3OLC), Army Achievement Medal (3OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal (6th award), National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal w/ 2 Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Meritorious Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon (Numeral 3), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 3), Combat Medic Badge, Senior Rated Parachutist Badge, and Driver Badge (Wheel/Track).