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Immunization Reference Library

You will find below several collections of content on vaccine-preventable diseases and delivery of safe and effective immunization services. For vaccine-specific information, visit any of our vaccine/disease pages in the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases section.

  • Link to biography of DHA-IHD Information Papers

    DHA-IHD Information Papers

    Describe diseases and vaccines, microbiology, epidemiology, immunization administration, DOD policy, and other topics of interest to the military health care community

  • Link to biography of Standing Orders

    Standing Orders

    Approved protocols that authorize appropriately trained health care personnel to assess patient immunization status and administer vaccinations without a written provider order or examination

  • Link to biography of Patient Screening

    Patient Screening

    Forms and questionnaires used to screen patients and ensure they can safely receive immunizations

  • Link to biography of Vaccine Information Statements

    Vaccine Information Statements

    VISs are written to fulfill the information requirements of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, and cover the benefits and risks associated with immunization.

  • Link to biography of Manufacturer Package Inserts

    Manufacturer Package Inserts

    Prescribing information for vaccines provided by the manufacturers and approved by The Food & Drug Administration to promote the safe and appropriate use of biological products.

  • Link to biography of ACIP Recommendations

    ACIP Recommendations

    Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations stand as public health guidance for safe use of vaccines and related biological products.

Reference Documents

FileDate
IHD Vaccinator Educational Resources2/21/2024
Recommendations for Mass Immunization Events During Pandemic Conditions12/28/2020
Checklist: Best Practices for Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations10/20/2021
Anatomic site maps: Suggested sites for immunizations4/10/2020
Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size6/1/2019
General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization 8/3/2023

TRICARE Information

TRICARE Retail Vaccination Program informationTRICARE Retail Vaccination Program information

(NOTE: Be sure to call your pharmacy first to see if there are any restrictions and to make sure the vaccine you need is available. For TRICARE Benefit questions, please visit https://tricare.mil/immunizationsTRICARE Immunizations.)

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Last Updated: March 25, 2024
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