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Visit the 2020-2021 Seasonal Influenza Resource Center
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:
A new injectable smallpox vaccine, JYNNEOS, received licensure
from the FDA in September 2019. Visit our JYNNEOS webpage for details.
Social-media rumors about anthrax vaccine and VA disability ratings are unfounded. Click here for important information regarding anthrax vaccine safety.
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:
What's New
The following documents have been updated within the past 30 days:
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Important Announcement
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The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) announces two new, recurring in-person 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. They replace the former Standards for Quality Immunization Practices Course (SQIPC) and the Immunization Program Leaders Course (IPLC), which will no longer be offered. These new courses are recommended for any health care personnel working with immunizations.
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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What's changed |
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Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Training, Course Number DHA-US069
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The Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Training, JKO Course Number DHA-US069, is currently being updated for the 2020-2021 influenza season. An announcement will be made here and on our Online Training page when the training becomes available on JKO. This training is designed for health care personnel who administer flu vaccine in DoD. If your unit or organization requires training to be completed right away, you may complete training that is currently on JKO.
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September 21, 2020
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Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Cold Chain Management for Logistics Personnel, JKO Course Number DHA-US070
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The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Cold Chain Management for Logistics Personnel, JKO Course Number DHA-US070, is currently being updated. An announcement will be made here and on our Online Training page when the training becomes available on JKO. If your unit or organization requires training to be completed right away, you may complete training that is currently on JKO.
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September 21, 2020 |
Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course (ILLSC)
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The following ILLSCs have been postponed. Announcements will be made here if and when they are rescheduled:
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October 22, 2020 |
| Seasonal Influenza Resource Center 2020-21 |
The Pediatric and Adult Influenza Screening and Immunization Documentation form has been updated with pregnancy information, other minor edits. The form was last modified on October 21, 2020; it was originally published in February 2020. |
October 21, 2020 |
| Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course (ILLSC) |
An ILLSC has been scheduled for Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Washington, DC on January 19-20, 2021, and is now open for registration. This is an eight-hour course conducted over two days. Any further information on this course will come from JKO after you register. |
October 21, 2020
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| Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccine |
The Pneumococcal webpage has been updated throughout. |
October 16, 2020 |
| Standing Orders for Vaccine Delivery |
The Standing Order for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Adults has been updated. |
October 15. 2020 |
| DHA-IHD Information Papers |
The information paper Influenza Vaccines for Adults 65 Years and Older has been updated to clarify quadrivalent products. |
October 8, 2020 |
| Meningococcal Disease and Vaccine |
The Meningococcal webpage and Meningococcal Disease and Meningococcal Vaccines information paper have been updated with new recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). |
October 8, 2020 |
Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course (ILLSC)
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The ILLSCs scheduled for Fort Leonard Wood, MO, have been rescheduled to August 11, 2021 and August 12, 2021. |
September 29, 2020
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| DHA-IHD Information Papers |
The information paper Hepatitis A Infection and Hepatitis A Vaccines has been updated with new vaccine recommendations. |
September 29, 2020 |
| Immunization Tool Kit (ITK) |
The following pages have been updated in the Immunization Tool Kit (ITK) Ninth Edition and have been added to the digital edition and posted as errata sheets:
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September 25, 2020 |
| Hepatitis A |
Updated recommendations for hepatitis A vaccine have been added to this page. |
September 25, 2020
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| Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) Information |
This page has been updated throughout. |
September 25, 2020
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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.
Immunization Resources
