/ Published April 03, 2013
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen and families wait to receive vaccinations at the 52nd Medical Group Allergy and Immunizations Clinic Apr. 2, 2013. Vaccines are important for the Saber community to stay healthy and prevent the spreading of infectious diseases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force SSgt. Sarah Ellis, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of Allergy and Immunizations from Mount Hood Ore., gives a vaccine to Carrie Driver, from Townsend, Mont., Apr. 2, 2013. Vaccines are used as a preventative measure for anything from allergies to shingles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Ellis, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of Allergy and Immunizations from Mount Hood, Ore., fills a syringe with a vaccine to administer to a patient April 2, 2013. Vaccines provide Airmen with the ability to fight off infectious diseases. The clinic administers more than 1,500 immunizations monthly to 52nd Fighter Wing members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaryl Burgoss, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron allergy immunology technician from Mooresville, N.C., provides Sabine Bettendorf, 52nd Dental Squadron with a shot, April 2, 2013. Immunizations maximize readiness and keep Airmen and families healthy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Ellis, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of Allergy Immunizations from Mount Hood, Ore., measures the swelling of a reaction on Wildmer Santiago’s arm, April 2, 2013. Allergy immunizations slowly build up the bodies’ tolerance to certain organisms which help prevent reactions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)