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The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Branch (DHA-IHB) supports all 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 Branch (DHA-IHB) announces the upcoming launch of 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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QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18–64 Years Who Had an Influenza Vaccination in the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Current Asthma Status — National Health Interview Survey, 2017
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In 2017, adults aged 18–64 years with current asthma were more likely to have had an influenza vaccination in the past 12 months (47.9%) than those without asthma (36.4%).
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January 18, 2019 |
| Standing Orders for Vaccine Delivery in DoD |
Standing orders for Varivax chickenpox vaccine for adults have been updated with information on the recommended interval between chickenpox vaccine and smallpox vaccine. |
January 16, 2019 |
MMQC-19-1082 RESUME USE of BIOTHRAX (ANTHRAX), MDV (10-DOSE) / Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (JVAP)
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Previously quarantined lots of anthrax vaccine have been cleared and released for use after an investigation determined that pieces of stopper fell into the vial due to the use of an incorrect needle size. |
January 15, 2019 |
| Potentially Compromised Temperature Sensitive Medical Products (PC TSMP) Worksheet |
This worksheet has been updated with the most current vaccine pricing. |
January 8, 2019
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MMQC-19-1050 - BIOTHRAX (ANTHRAX), MDV (10-DOSE)/Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (JVAP)
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Notice to quarantine affected lot of anthrax vaccine until a CDC investigation can determine if it is contaminated.
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January 8, 2019 |
| Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC) |
An ILLC scheduled for February 12-13, 2019, at Fort Jackson, SC, is now open for registration. |
January 7, 2019 |
Standing Orders for Vaccine Delivery in DoD
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Standing orders have been added for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) for adults. |
January 4, 2019 |
| Standing Orders for Vaccine Delivery in DoD |
Standing orders have been updated for administering Japanese Encephalitis vaccine to adults and to children and adolescents. |
January 3, 2019 |
Vaccine Package Inserts
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The prescribing information for Vaqta hepatitis A vaccine and ActHIB Hib vaccine have been updated to include additional data on lactation. The prescribing information for Recombivax HB hepatitis B vaccine has been updated to include additional data on lactation and minor revisions to storage and handling guidelines. |
December 26, 2018 |
MMQC-18-2832 Current Yellow Fever Vaccine Inventory - Suspense 10 January 2019
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All immunization sites are to report their inventory of yellow fever vaccine, even if they have on-hand zero balance, by January 10, 2019.
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December 26, 2018
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Vaccine Package Inserts
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The prescribing information for Engerix-B hepatitis B vaccine and Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids Adsorbed have been updated to include additional data on lactation and fertility. |
December 21, 2018 |
| Standing Orders for Vaccine Delivery in DoD |
See our new central resource center, which contains standing order examples for most of the vaccines used in the Department of Defense. These standing orders can also be found on their corresponding Vaccine-Preventable Disease pages. |
December 20, 2018 |
| Vaccine Package Inserts |
The prescribing information for Twinrix hepatitis A/hepatitis B vaccine has been updated to include additional data on interactions, fertility and lactation. The prescribing information for Havrix hepatitis A vaccine has been updated to include additional data on lactation. |
December 20, 2018
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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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