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Effective Health IT Reduces Burnout, Improves Patient Care
Information technology and its intersection with military health care was at the forefront of a key discussion at the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society conference, held in Chicago, Illinois, from April 17 to 21.
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Note: To see the latest COVID-19 vaccine content for Department of Defense (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 DOD immunization programs and provides clinical consultative services, educational support, and training resources for the entire DOD family. To learn more, visit our:
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The following content has been updated within the last 30 days:
The standing order for Hepatitis A Vaccine (Adult) has been updated to clarify ages in the dosing schedule.
The standing orders for administering COVID-19 vaccine have been updated with new graphics from the CDC:
The following standing orders have been updated throughout:
The following has been updated to remove guidance for the use of Janssen COVID-19 vaccine as it is no longer available in the U.S.:
The following VISs have been updated. Providers are encouraged to begin using these updated VISs immediately, but stocks of the previous editions may be used until exhausted:
The Immunization Tool Kit Ninth Edition has been updated with the following errata sheets to correct minor typos:
The following documents from the CDC have been updated:
The standing orders for administering meningococcal vaccine have been consolidated and updated throughout:
The Fact Sheets for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have been consolidated and recommendations simplified for all age groups:
The following poster has been added:
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 CourseImmunization Lifelong Learners Course or Short CourseImmunization Lifelong Learners Short Course pages for more details and for listings of each course.
A premier, responsive, patient centered organization promoting excellence in immunization health care practice and policy for service members and beneficiaries.
Support Force Health Protection and Readiness, and the Military Health System 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.
Download the Joint Regulation Immunization PDF Download the Standing Orders booklet PDF Download the Electronic Immunization Tool Kit PDF
Downlad the IHD Vaccine Storage and Handling Guide PDF View the General Best Practices Guidelines for Immunizations (CDC) PDF View the CDC Yellow Book for International Travel PDF
A practical reference that facilitates and enhances the global delivery of quality immunization healthcare to Department of Defense beneficiaries and employees. The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division publishes the Immunization Tool Kit based on national recommendations, evidenced-based, peer-reviewed published medical literature, and clinical practice guidelines.
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Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures to establish a uniform DoD immunization program, in accordance with the authority in DoDD 6200.04 and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1010.10.
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Rear Adm. Brandon L. Taylor, Director of DHA Public Health, discusses how vaccines greatly reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure." Lets us join Rear Adm. Taylor this year to get informed on how vaccines can minimize the dangers of flu.
The 86th Medical Group is now offering the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, which has been authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to members 18 years and older in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.
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Dr. Jay Montgomery is a medical director for the Defense Health Agency’s Immunization Healthcare Division’s North Atlantic Region Vaccine Safety Hub. In his role, Montgomery helps address vaccine and immunization questions and concerns.
This form is used to determine if the COVID-19 vaccine can be administered to the pediatric patient. (Version 10, December 2022)
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