Note: To see the latest COVID-19 vaccine content for DoD health care personnel,
sorted by date, check "What's New" below.
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:
The following content has been updated within the last 30 days:
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What's changed |
Date Posted |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following document has been updated:
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January 15, 2021 |
| Immunization Tool Kit (ITK) |
The following pages in the ITK have been updated to reflect the discontinuation of the Zostavax shingles vaccine:
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January 14, 2021 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following document has been updated:
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January 12, 2021
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| Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course (ILLSC) |
The ILLSC scheduled for Naval Operations Support Center (NOSC) Washington DC has been rescheduled to January 21-22, 2021. |
January 12, 2021 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents have been updated:
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January 5, 2021 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents have been updated to clarify the number of doses of vaccine per vial after dilution and the instructions for reporting vaccine adverse events:
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December 28, 2020 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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Information on COVID-19 vaccine has been added in the following categories:
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December 23, 2020 |
| Vaccine Storage and Handling |
The following documents have been updated to add information on COVID-19 vaccines:
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December 23, 2020 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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Information on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has been added in the following categories:
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December 22, 2020 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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Information on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has been added in the following categories:
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December 21, 2020 |
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MMQC-20-1258: Pneumovax 23
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Merck recommends that health care providers (HCPs) immediately discontinue use of PNEUMOVAX23 prefilled syringes, and assess the records of individuals who may have received doses from the affected lots to determine if patients need another dose of Pneumovax 23.
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December 17, 2020 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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COVID-19 vaccine content has been added in the following categories:
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December 14, 2020 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following content from the CDC has been added under "Vaccine Safety":
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December 10, 2020 |
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IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following policy documents have been posted:
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December 9, 2020 |
| CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Training Center |
The DHA Education and Training Directorate (J7) is offering Continuing Education/Continuing Medical Education to those who complete the CDC's COVID-19 Vaccine Training. Registration is required.
The CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit has been updated to include information on best practices for storing and handling COVID-19 vaccines.
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December 1, 2020 |
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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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Publication
1/14/2021
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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12/28/2020
During pandemic conditions, planners of mass immunization events need to consider additional measures to minimize risk of COVID-19 or similar infectious disease transmission.
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12/14/2020
COVID-19 vaccines are within sight in the United States! Scientists continue making progress in testing and monitoring COVID-19 vaccines for safety and effectiveness, and the federal government is ensuring that all adults who want a vaccine will be able to get one at no cost. Learn how these and other vaccines are developed, tested, and authorized for use – and how they work to prevent diseases like COVID-19. This video uses interviews and visuals to help viewers understand the science behind vaccines and why there is reason for optimism.
Experts featured in the video include:
Dr. Anthony Fauci, National Institutes of Health;
Dr, Moncef Slaoui, Operation Warp Speed;
Dr. Stephen Hahn, Food and Drug Administration;
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Policy
This Defense Health Agency-Procedural Instruction (DHA-PI), based on the authority of References (a) and (b), and in accordance with the guidance of References (c) through (n), implements instructions, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the DoD Northern Hemisphere (NH) and Southern Hemisphere (SH) Seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Policy
This Defense Health Agency-Interim Procedures Memorandum (DHA-IPM), establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) procedures to implement instructions, assign responsibilities, and prescribe procedures for the Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccination Program. All Active Duty, Selected Reserve, and National Guard members receive an annual influenza vaccination. Personnel who are traveling to, conducting a permanent change of station to, or are located in the Southern Hemisphere will receive the Southern Hemisphere influenza vaccine or obtain an exemption (e.g., medical or administrative) in accordance with guidance in paragraph 6.a. of Attachment 2. Military personnel residing in the Southern Hemisphere who have received the Southern Hemisphere influenza vaccine in accordance with Appendix 1, meet the annual influenza immunization requirement.
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