Service Member Resistance to the Department of Defense Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen C. Allison
Keyword(s):  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Service Member ◽  
Immunization Program ◽  
Anthrax Vaccine

scholarly journals US Department of Defense Support of Civilian Vector Control Operations Following Natural Disasters

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2s) ◽  
pp. 82-89
Author(s):  
Erica J Lindroth ◽  
Mark S. Breidenbaugh ◽  
Jeffrey D. Stancil
Keyword(s):  
Vector Control ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Preventive Medicine ◽  
Department Of Defense ◽  
The United States ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Service Member ◽  
United States Department ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Military Services

ABSTRACT The United States Department of Defense (DoD) employs advanced-degreed entomologists as Preventive Medicine and Public Health Officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. While the primary objective of military entomologists is service member health and readiness (“force health protection”), military entomology resources can provide support to civil authorities as directed by the President or Secretary of Defense through Department of Defense Directive 3025.18, Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA). The employment of DSCA is complex and involves the consideration of such factors as the proper request process, funding, legality, risk, appropriateness, and readiness. Once approved and mobilized, however, military preventive medicine assets can be of significant help to civil authorities when dealing with emergency vector control. This paper will address some of the policy issues surrounding the use of DSCA, outline the resources available from the individual military services, and provide examples of DoD contingency vector control support to civil authorities.

Anthrax vaccine does not affect semen parameters, embryo quality, or pregnancy outcome in couples with a vaccinated male military service member

2005 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 480-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
William H. Catherino ◽  
Andrew Levi ◽  
Tzu-Cheg Kao ◽  
Mark P. Leondires ◽  
Jeffrey McKeeby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Outcome ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Embryo Quality ◽  
Service Member ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Anthrax Vaccine ◽  
Military Service Member

scholarly journals Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine for U.S. Service Members: An Exploration of Ethical Arguments

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanne A Krick ◽  
Tyler R Reese
Keyword(s):  
Drug Administration ◽  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Service Member ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Individual Autonomy ◽  
Mandatory Vaccination ◽  
The Military ◽  
Full Approval ◽  
Individual Service ◽  
The U.S

ABSTRACT As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the globe, the advent of novel vaccines has created a possible path to prepandemic life for many. Still, many individuals, including those in the U.S. military, remain hesitant about getting vaccinated. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently granted full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine (Comirnaty). Consistent with messaging from President Biden, the Department of Defense leadership has instructed the military to prepare for mandatory vaccination. While many have praised this declaration, others have raised concerns regarding the suppression of individual service member autonomy. This commentary explains the different ethical principles relevant to individual autonomy and how they are understood in a military context and then explores the ethical arguments both for and against mandating vaccination for all U.S. service members.

The anthrax vaccine does not affect semen parameters, embryo quality, or pregnancy outcome in couples with a vaccinated male military service member

2002 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. S108-S109
Author(s):  
William H. Catherino ◽  
Andrew Levi ◽  
Mark Leondires ◽  
James H. Segars ◽  
Ruben Alvero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Outcome ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Embryo Quality ◽  
Service Member ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Anthrax Vaccine ◽  
Military Service Member

scholarly journals Operational Virtual Health Modalities Increased Combat Power for 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment During the Enhanced Forward Presence Mission

2020 ◽  
Vol 185 (7-8) ◽  
pp. e1216-e1221
Author(s):  
Robert Cornfeld ◽  
Nathaniel Cranney ◽  
Elena Rudy
Keyword(s):  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Military Medicine ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Service Member ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Online Portal ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Digital Healthcare ◽  
Health Experts

Abstract Introduction Virtual Health (VH) is posited to be a force multiplier for Military Medicine, delivering digital healthcare to the point of need for the warfighter. To date, there are no studies on the impact of both synchronous and asynchronous VH modalities during a deployment. VH usage by the 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (1/2 CR) during a 6 month deployment to rural Poland was evaluated prospectively to identify mission days saved for Commanders. Materials and Methods VH Europe staff trained 1/2 CR Garrison and Deployed Medical Staff on VH modalities. Workflows for communication to higher echelons of medical care were developed. Usage of VH was prospectively tracked to identify trends and outcomes. Results 213 Soldier Mission Days during a 6 month deployment were saved through the use of VH versus in-person travel for care. The predominance of VH was for synchronous video VH for the Warfighter (VIEW) (90%), followed by asynchronous Health Experts onLine Portal (HELP) consultations (10%). Lost Soldier productivity of $87,330 was avoided. Conclusion Operational VH is a force multiplier that brings the resources of the Medical Center to the Warfighter at the point of need. The full spectrum of VH modalities offers the greatest benefit for deployed units. Expansion of these technologies throughout the Department of Defense will reduce medical evacuations, increase Active Duty Service Member time on mission, and reduce risks for Commanders.

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