Immunization Healthcare Division

The Ninth Edition of the Immunization Tool Kit is now available 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 supports DOD immunization programs and provides clinical consultative services, educational support, and training resources for the entire DOD family. To learn more, visit our:

Vaccine-Preventable Disease pages for the latest Information Papers, Standing Orders, Package Inserts, Vaccine Information Statements, ACIP Guidelines, Brochures, Policies, and Service messages.
Vaccine Recommendations by AOR page for deployment/travel vaccine recommendations.

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What's New

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

Document	What's changed	Date Posted
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel	The following has been updated with information about the 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine formulations: Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States	Sept. 18, 2023
Standing Orders	The booklet Standing Orders for Immunizations 2023-2024 has been updated to add the latest standing orders for influenza (adult and pediatric) and pneumococcal (pediatric) vaccines.	Sept. 15, 2023
Immunization Tool Kit	The following errata sheets have been posted for the Immunization Toolkit Ninth Edition: Pages 4-1 and 4-2: Vaccine Storage and Handling Pages 4-11 to 4-15: Vaccine Storage and Handling Requirements Pages 4-18 to 4-21: Potentially Compromised Temperature Sensitive Medical Product Worksheet	Sept. 13, 2023
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel	The following documents have been updated: Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers about Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 formulation) Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine: Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 formulation) Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers about Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 formulation) Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine: Emergency Use Authorization of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 formulation) COMIRNATY (Pfizer-BioNTech) COVID-19 Vaccine package insert SPIKEVAX (Moderna) COVID-19 Vaccine package insert	Sept. 12, 2023
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Guidelines	The following recommendations have been updated: Pneumococcal ACIP Vaccine Recommendations	Sept. 12, 2023
Seasonal Influenza Resource Center 2023-24	The following standing orders have been updated for the 2023-24 influenza season: Influenza Vaccine for Children and Adolescents Influenza Vaccine for Adults	Sept. 8, 2023
Standing Orders	The following standing order has been updated: Pneumococcal Vaccines (Pediatric)	Sept. 8, 2023
Seasonal Influenza Resource Center 2023-24	The following documents have been updated: Pediatric and Adult Influenza Screening and Immunization Documentation, Version 5 Influenza Vaccine Product List and Age Groups 2023-24	Aug. 29, 2023
Vaccine Storage and Handling	The following document has been updated: Vaccine Bin Label Examples	Aug. 29, 2023
Seasonal Influenza Resource Center 2023-24	The following document has been updated: Influenza Infections and Influenza Vaccines	Aug. 25, 2023
Seasonal Influenza Resource Center 2023-24	The following document has been added: Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2023–24 Influenza Season	Aug. 23, 2023
Vaccine Storage and Handling	The following documents have been updated: Vaccine Emergency Storage Plan Worksheet Offsite Clinic Vaccine Inventory Issue Return Receipt and Temp Log Celsius Offsite Clinic Vaccine Inventory Issue Return Receipt and Temp Log Fahrenheit	Aug. 23, 2023
Potential Vaccine Compromise Reporting	The following document has been updated: DHA Form 177: Potentially Compromised Temperature Sensitive Medical Product Worksheet	Aug. 23, 2023
Important Announcement
The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division offers two recurring in-person and virtual training opportunities: the two-day Immunization Lifelong Learners Course and the one-day Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course. 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.

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.

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Jan 7, 2022

DHA Form 236: Pediatric (5-11 years) COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Immunization Documentation, v12

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This form is used to determine if the COVID-19 vaccine can be administered to the pediatric patient. (Version 12, May 2023)

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IHD offers 24/7 vaccine-related clinical consultation:

877-GETVACC (877-438-8222), Option 1
DSN 761-4245

For general information, including vaccine policies, deployment requirements, and travel recommendations:

Email DoDvaccines@mail.mil
Call 877-438-8222, Option 3
Monday-Friday, 8 am - 6 pm ET

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Last Updated: September 18, 2023

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