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:
See our calendar of upcoming events
The following content has been updated within the last 30 days:
| Document |
What's changed |
Date Posted |
| Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis |
The information paper Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis Diseases and Vaccines has been updated throughout. |
June 6, 2023 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The DHA Form 207, COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Immunization Documentation, Version 25 is now available for use. Previous versions are obsolete.
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June 1, 2023 |
| Vaccine Storage and Handling |
A document has been added with a summary of multidose vaccine vials and beyond-use dates. |
May 26, 2023 |
Standing Orders
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The standing order for Hepatitis A Vaccine (Adult) has been updated to clarify ages in the dosing schedule.
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May 26, 2023 |
Standing Orders
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The standing orders for administering COVID-19 vaccine have been updated with new graphics from the CDC:
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May 25, 2023 |
Standing Orders
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The following standing orders have been updated throughout:
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May 23, 2023 |
| Meningococcal |
The information paper Meningococcal Disease and Meningococcal Vaccine has been updated throughout. |
May 17, 2023 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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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.:
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May 15, 2023
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| Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) |
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:
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May 15, 2023 |
Immunization Tool Kit (ITK)
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The Immunization Tool Kit Ninth Edition has been updated with the following errata sheets to correct minor typos:
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May 15, 2023 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents from the CDC have been updated:
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May 12, 2023 |
Standing Orders
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The standing orders for administering meningococcal vaccine have been consolidated and updated throughout:
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May 11, 2023 |
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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 CourseImmunization Lifelong Learners Course or Short CourseImmunization Lifelong Learners 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 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
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