Note: To see the latest COVID-19 vaccine content for DOD health care personnel,
sorted by date, check "What's New" below.
The Ninth Edition of the Immunization Tool Kit (ITK) is now available in print exclusively for health care personnel within the Department of Defense. The ITK is a comprehensive resource booklet based on military immunization policy, national recommendations, evidenced-based, peer-reviewed published medical literature, and clinical practice guidelines. DOD health care personnel can:
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The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) supports Department of Defense (DOD) immunization programs and provides clinical consultative services, educational support, and training resources for the entire DOD family. To learn more, visit our:
See our calendar of upcoming events
The following content has been updated within the last 30 days:
| Document |
What's changed |
Date Posted |
| Japanese Encephalitis |
The information paper Japanese Encephalitis and Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine has been updated throughout. |
Sept. 30, 2022 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents have been updated:
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Sept. 27, 2022 |
| Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC) |
The following ILLCs have been scheduled and are open for registration:
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Sept. 27, 2022
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| Potential Vaccine Compromise Reporting |
The following document has been updated:
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Sept. 19, 2022 |
Monkeypox
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The following documents have been updated:
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Sept. 16, 2022
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IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following document has been updated:
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Sept. 16, 2022 |
Seasonal Influenza Resource Center 2022-23
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The following documents have been updated:
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Sept. 15, 2022 |
Seasonal Influenza Resource Center 2022-23
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The following document has been updated:
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Sept. 14, 2022
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IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents have been updated:
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Sept. 13, 2022
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| Vaccine Storage and Handling |
The following document has been updated:
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Sept. 13, 2022
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IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents have been updated:
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Sept. 9, 2022 |
| Vaccine Recommendations by AOR |
Recommendations have been updated for Japanese encephalitis vaccine in USINDOPACOM. |
Sept. 7, 2022 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents have been updated:
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Sept. 1, 2022
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| Measles-Mumps-Rubella |
The following information paper has been updated:
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Sept. 1, 2022
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Monkeypox
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The following document has been updated:
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Sept. 1, 2022 |
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Important Announcement
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The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) offers two recurring in-person and virtual training opportunities: the two-day Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC) and the one-day Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course (ILLSC). Individual courses will be announced here when they are opened for registration. These courses are designed to ensure health care personnel are trained in vaccine policy, vaccine safety, and effectiveness based on national and DOD guidelines.
Continuing education will be available for these activities. See our Immunization Lifelong Learners Course or Short Course pages for more details and for listings of each course.
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Vision
A premier, responsive, patient centered organization promoting excellence in immunization health care practice and policy for service members and beneficiaries.
Mission
Support Force Health Protection and Readiness, and the Military Health System (MHS) by developing and promoting programs and services that enhance immunization effectiveness, safety, and acceptability. Provide evidence based solutions that improve immunization health care through policy implementation guidance, strategic communication, education, training, and clinical services worldwide.
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A practical reference that facilitates and enhances the global delivery of quality immunization healthcare to Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries and employees. The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) publishes the Immunization Tool Kit based on national recommendations, evidenced-based, peer-reviewed published medical literature, and clinical practice guidelines.
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Last Updated: September 30, 2022