Sleeves Up: NHC Corpus Christi administers first round of COVID-19 vaccinations

Hospitalman Timothy Bilo administers the first COVID-19 vaccination at Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi to physician and Senior Medical Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Peter Sone. NHC Corpus Christi began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to front line medical workers and first responders on Dec. 23, and following DOD guidance, will implement a standardized and coordinated strategy for prioritizing, and administering the vaccine through a phased approach to all Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, as well as all mission-essential Department of Defense civilian employees and other personnel performing mission essential functions, including healthcare, emergency services personnel, and critical support.