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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.


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Tool Kit

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

What's New

The following content has been updated within the last 30 days:

Document What's changed Date Posted 
Vaccine Storage and Handling Our Vaccine Bin Label Examples have been updated with information on routes of administration, and to remove expiring vaccines. March 16, 2023
Policies The DODI 6205.02 DOD Immunization Program has been updated.
March 14, 2023
Package Inserts

The following package inserts have been updated with information on routes of administration:

March 14, 2023
Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC)
An ILLC has been scheduled for San Diego, CA, on Aug. 22-23, 2023, and is now open for registration.
March 7, 2023
Vaccine Schedules The CDC has updated its childhood and adult immunization schedules for 2023. March 3, 2023
Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC)
An ILLC has been scheduled for Camp Shelby, MS, on April 12-13, 2023, and is now open for registration. March 3, 2023
Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course (ILLSC)
An ILLSC has been scheduled for Carlisle, PA, on June 22, 2023, and is now open for registration. 
March 1. 2023
Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC)

The following ILLCs have been scheduled and are now open for registration:

March 1, 2023
Important Announcement

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.

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  So booklet cover 2022Download 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  Pink Book 14th Edition  View the CDC Yellow Book for International Travel PDF

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Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger — United States, 2019

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The 2019 child and adolescent immunization schedule summarizes the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), including several changes from the 2018 immunization schedule.

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Global Routine Vaccination Coverage — 2017

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Global coverage with vaccines to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and measles has remained at 84%–85% since 2010. Prioritizing countries with the highest number of unvaccinated children to implement context-specific strategies has the potential to increase immunization coverage globally.

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Updated Framework for Development of Evidence-Based Recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

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In 2010, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) implemented the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach for developing evidence-based recommendations. Since its February 2018 meeting, ACIP has incorporated the use of Evidence to Decision or Evidence to Recommendation (EtR) frameworks into GRADE methodology.

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Vaccination Coverage for Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2017–18 School Year

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Immunization programs conduct annual kindergarten vaccination assessments to monitor school-entry vaccination coverage for all state-required vaccines. Median vaccination coverage was 94.3% for 2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine; 95.1% for the state-required number of doses of diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine; and 93.8% for 2 doses of varicella vaccine.

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Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 19–35 Months — United States, 2017

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends routine vaccination by age 24 months against 14 potentially serious illnesses. In 2017, coverage with most recommended vaccines among children aged 19–35 months remained stable and high but was lower in more rural areas and among uninsured or Medicaid-insured children.

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Immunization University Certificate Retrieval Instructions

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This document provides instructions for students to retrieve their certificates for Immunization University courses

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National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — United States, 2016

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DoDEA Immunization Requirements School Year 2017-18

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Students who enroll in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools are required to meet specific immunization requirements.

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Surveillance of Vaccination Coverage Among Adult Populations — United States, 2015

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The findings provided in this report indicate that vaccination coverage levels among U.S. adults are not optimal. Improvement in adult vaccination is needed to reduce the health consequences of vaccine-preventable diseases among adults.

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CDC Pink Book Supplement 2017

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Armed Services Blood Program guidance on donor deferral (if any) after receiving immunizations.

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Policy
  • Identification #: Army Regulation 40–562 BUMEDINST 6230.15B AFI 48–110_IP CG COMDTINST M6230.4G
  • Date: 10/7/2013
  • Type: Instructions
  • Topics: Immunization Healthcare Division
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