Updated 20 Jul 2022

These vaccines are available to all DoD personnel and beneficiaries at the 375 MDG (Moderna, 18+ only, Pfizer 12+ only at this time):

• Pfizer(12yr+) and Moderna (18yr+) vaccines: Monday & Friday, 0800-1130 & 1300-1530 at 375th Immunizations clinic.
• Pfizer and Moderna 3rd & 4th vaccine (booster) dose: available for those immunocompromised or at high risk.           

Booster doses:
Pfizer and Moderna both available IAW CDC recommendations. These can be found at:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html

At this time there is NO DoD requirement for a booster or 3rd dose of vaccine.

Pediatric Vaccine:
We will have the Pediatric (6 month- 5 years old) Moderna Covid vaccine available BY APPT ONLY on 6 Aug 22 (Dose #1) & 10 Sep 22 (Dose #2).

To book an appointment for this Pediatric vaccine line, please call 618-256-9355. You will be scheduled for both doses at that time to ensure the child receives the full series.

We do not currently offer any Covid vaccines for Pedatric patients ages 5-11yrs old. If needed, these can be found off base at your local pharmacies.        

To schedule a COVID vaccine appointment at Scott Clinic: 
https://informatics-stage.health.mil/COVAX  
This includes Moderna & Pfizer, Boosters and 3rd dose. More information/details at the link site.

For information on where the vaccine is available in the community (Pfizer, J&J/Janssen, Moderna):  www.vaccines.org  or  Text your ZIP code to 438829 or Call  1-800-232-0233

As a reminder, service members and beneficiaries must send proof of their off-base vaccination to usaf.scott.375-mdg.mbx.covid-vaccine@mail.mil or drop off a copy of their vaccination card at the 375th Medical Group Immunization clinic in order to update their medical record/IMR Status.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding COVID vaccines, please contact TSgt Kori Rosemann at 256-7605 or kori.l.rosemann.mil@mail.mil or through the org box at: usaf.scott.375-mdg.mbx.covid-vaccine@mail.mil.

Does the MDG Clinic offer COVID testing?
The 375 MDG Clinic offer tests for official travel.  The request form can be accessed here. 

If I'm being seen for an ear infection, for example, why must I get  COVID test for that?
The 375 MDG Clinic does not require testing for every type of appointment.  There are some appointment types that put health professionals and other patients at greater risk of contracting COVID. Medical staff must strictly adhere to infection prevention practices, established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for the protection of all patients and employees. Patients must also comply with community partners’ policy for appointment referrals. 

If an off-base physician requires me to take a COVID test, what are my options?
The off-base physician should provide instructions on what types of COVID tests they will accept.

What type of tests are there?
Information on types of tests can be located here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html

Who can drop their children off at the Child Development Centers (CDC Bldgs 1807 and 1805)?
All enrolled children can use their assigned CDC during normal operating hours, Monday – Friday 0630-1800.  For more information, please contact CDC Bldg 1807 at 618-256-2669 or CDC Bldg 1805 at 618-256-2375.

Who can drop their children off at the Youth Center?
All enrolled children in the School Age Program may attend during normal operating hours, Monday – Friday 0630-1800.  During the school year, parents of enrolled children pre-select either Before Only, After Only, or Before and After Care.  During Summer Camp, parents of enrolled children pre-select which weeks of the summer they need child care.  Open Recreation is not available at this time.  Please watch https://375fss.com for information on upcoming week-long specialty camps and other summer youth fieldtrips/events.  For more information, please contact the Youth Center at 618-256-5139.

What is the current payment policy for CDCs and School Age Program?
Effective 31 May 2021, Scott AFB Child & Youth Programs return to pre-COVID payment policies.  Parents of enrolled children pay a weekly fee (based on total family income), regardless of when their child(ren) attend the program. 

What if my child is not enrolled in the Child Development Center or School Age Program and I need child care?
To register your need for child care, please go to militarychildcare.com, a secure Department of Defense (DoD) website that provides a single gateway for families to find comprehensive information on military-operated or military-approved child care programs worldwide.  With MilitaryChildCare.com, parents can request care in the Scott AFB Child Development Centers, the School-Age Care program, or in a Family Child Care (FCC) home.  If you have additional questions about child care, please contact the Family Child Care (FCC) office at 618-256-8047.

Are there any health screening things parents should be aware of within our COVID environment?
Yes, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) published their guidance on handling a variety of symptoms that are COVID related and may or may not also reflect other illnesses. The chart below lays out their recommended actions for schools and youth/child facilities which the Scott AFB CDC and Youth Center follow. It does reflect an abundance of caution, but that is to minimize the risk of spread to the wider population in these areas where a lot of children are gathered together. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we follow the IDPH guidelines.

Who is considered a "close contact" of someone with COVID-19?
Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period* starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated. People who would be identified as a close contact should ROM when a potentially infected person (as determined by symptoms that cause them to get tested for COVID) is tested until the results are returned as negative or positive.

What if I am a "close contact" who needs to quarantine, and I reside with a high risk individual?
If you have been identified as a close contact to someone with COVID-19 and are being asked to quarantine, this means that you are at risk of developing COVID-19. If you develop COVID-19 illness and live with a high risk individual, the risk of passing the infection to them increases. So depending upon the specific situation, temporarily removing the high risk individual or the contact in quarantine from the home may be a wise precaution. If this is not possible, Public Health or your Provider can give you specific recommendations for preventing spread.

What do I do if I meet the requirements of coming in contact with a "close contact"?
This question is brought up most often by family members, or roommates of individuals placed in quarantine. As long as the contact remains asymptomatic for the 14-day quarantine period, family members or roommates are not required to quarantine. They are considered contacts of a contact and have no risk of infection by COVID-19 via the original case ... BUT if the contact develops COVID-19 as a result of their exposure to the original case, a new set of close contacts will be identified by Public Health which will include any household contacts. Family members or close household contacts should quarantine immediately and self-monitor for symptoms of COVID 19.

Am I still considered a close contact if I am wearing a face covering?
Yes, you are still considered a "close contact" even if you were wearing a cloth face covering while you were around someone with COVID-19. Cloth face coverings are meant to prevent someone from transmitting the disease to others, and not to protect someone from becoming infected.

If you have MEDICAL questions or feel ill, please call the 256-WELL appointment line.

I am vaccinated and identified as a “close contact”, do I still have to quarantine? No, as long as you are fully vaccinated and remain asymptomatic you will not be required to quarantine post exposure.  The definition of fully vaccinated is completion of the 2 shot series (Pfizer or Moderna) or have received the single dose (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine, plus 2 weeks.  It takes approximately 2 weeks for sufficient immunity to develop. No vaccine can prevent 100% of COVID 19 infections, but the risk of severe disease is greatly reduced.  You still need to monitor for the symptoms of COVID 19 and seek evaluation if you begin to feel ill.

The Medical Clinic will have limited entry control points [the main rotating doors and the pharmacy]. Staff members will be doing precautionary screenings for all before entering the facility, so please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to scheduled appointments.

Q: What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

A: Symptoms may include a fever (exceeding 100.4 F), cough, and difficulty breathing but could also include chills, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Not everyone who has respiratory symptoms like cough and shortness of breath needs to be tested, especially if these symptoms are not new. Also, not everyone who is infected with novel coronavirus needs medical treatment.

Q: What do I do if I have symptoms of COVID-19?

A: If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or think you might need a test, isolate yourself at home and call 618-256-9355 to be evaluated. We want to make sure those at higher risk of severe illness are prioritized for testing and that they can receive the medical care they need. For this reason, 375th MDG is not testing asymptomatic people except in special cases.   

Q: What do I do if I'm put in ROM?

A: ROM Guidance: Use risk-based analysis and follow procedures outlined in 4 Aug 2020, 375 MDG memo, for inbound personnel. Units should contact 375^th Medical Group public Health with any questions. Should members develop symptoms during ROM, contact 618-256-WELL.

Q: What if I have general questions about COVID-19?

A: Call our Public Health office at (618)256-5653 or the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE. Local COVID-19 concerns can be routed to the 375th Air Mobility Wing Emergency Operations Center at 618-256-4506. You may also visit https://www.af.mil/News/Coronavirus-Disease-2019/ to learn more.

Q: Is the pharmacy still open?

A: The Scott AFB Clinic Pharmacy is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the following guidelines:

To minimize lobby occupancy and exposure, all patients without an appointment in the Medical Group will be required to call the pharmacy or use TRICARE online to activate their prescriptions.

Paper prescriptions may be left in the drop box outside the facility for next day pickup.

Patients should call (618) 256-7345, Options 2,1,2 to reach the pharmacy, and TRICARE online instructions are below.

Call-in refills are still available for pick up at the Satellite Pharmacy.

Additionally, patients may also set up their prescriptions with Express Scripts for home delivery.

--The main pharmacy is open for completed prescription pick up only.
--No prescription drop-off or in-person activation, except for patients with an appointment in the Medical Clinic.
--There is a 24-hour turn-around time for new prescriptions. You must activate your prescription online or by phone.
--If your doctor gives you a paper prescription, ask them to electronically prescribe it to “DOD Scott Ephcy” (Note: controlled substances cannot be electronically prescribed)
--If you have a paper prescription, use the drop box outside the facility for next day pickup.
Satellite Pharmacy
--There is a 72-hour turn-around time for refill prescriptions

Q: Is the Scott AFB Clinic open?

A: The clinic is OPEN.

If you think you no longer require your appointment, please call the appointment line at (618) 256-WELL (9355).

Please continue to follow strict hand hygiene, do not shake hands with others, and practice social distancing.

If you become symptomatic, remain at home and contact your Provider Team via Secure Messaging or call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.

Q: Is the 375 MDG Mental Health Clinic open?

A: Yes. In an effort to balance routine care with patient safety, the Mental Health Clinic will be providing most services via telephone. If you have a scheduled appointment with the Mental Health, ADAPT or Family Advocacy Clinics, most appointments will not be changed and a Mental Health Provider will contact you on your primary home phone number, listed in your medical record.

For all appointments that require an in-person visit, or for specialty evaluations that are currently not being offered, the Mental Health Staff will contact you to discuss those details. This will be in effect until further notice. If you need to change your primary contact phone number or have any additional questions please contact the Mental Health front desk at 618-256-7386. The Mental Health Flight is committed to continue providing all Active Duty Members with the highest quality care we can in these difficult times.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition period.