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Immunization Healthcare Division

IHD COVID-19 VACCINE RESOURCE CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL

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.

MPOX (FORMERLY MONKEYPOX) VACCINE RESOURCE CENTER

VISIT THE 2022-2023 SEASONAL INFLUENZA RESOURCE CENTER

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:

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.

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: M-M-R II ProQuad (MMRV) Varivax	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: Landstuhl, Germany, May 24-25, 2023 Norfolk, VA, Aug. 16-17, 2023	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 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

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DODI 6205.02 DOD Immunization Program

Policy

Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures to establish a uniform DoD immunization program, in accordance with the authority in DoDD 6200.04 and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1010.10.

Identification #: DODI 6205.02
Date: 2/27/2023
Type: Instructions
Topics: Immunization Healthcare Division

Guidance for the DoD Influenza Vaccination Program (IVP)

Policy

Implements instructions, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the DOD Northern Hemisphere (NH) and Southern Hemisphere (SH) Seasonal influenza vaccination program.

Identification #: 6025.34
Date: 8/21/2020
Type: DHA Procedural Instruction
Topics: Immunization Healthcare Division | Influenza Summary and Reports

Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases

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

Guidance on Medications for Prophylaxis of Malaria 13-002

Policy

This document provides guidance and best practices for the chemoprophylaxis (use of medication to prevent malaria) of Service members serving in malaria endemic regions.

Identification #: 13-002
Date: 4/15/2013
Type: Memorandums
Topics: Global Health Engagement | Immunizations | Immunization Healthcare Division

Clinical Policy for the Administration of the Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed

Policy

Identification #: 09-016
Date: 7/31/2009
Type: Memorandums
Topics: Public Health | Immunization Healthcare Division | Anthrax

Department of Defense Guidance Regarding Thimerosal Containing Vaccines

Policy

This memo provides guidance regarding the use of vaccines containing Thimerosal.

Identification #: HA Policy: 08-013
Date: 9/29/2008
Type: Guidelines
Topics: Immunization Healthcare Division | Influenza, Northern Hemisphere | Vaccine Components

DoD Directive 6205.03: DoD Immunization Program for Biological Warfare Defense

Policy

Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for members of the DoD against validated biological warfare threats, and prioritization of research, development, testing, acquisition, and stockpiling of biological defense vaccines under reference.