Immunization Healthcare Division

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.

What's New

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

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Document	What's changed	Date Posted
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel	The following documents have been updated for 2024-2025: Standing Orders for Administering COVID-19 Vaccine (Adult) Standing Orders for Administering COVID-19 Vaccine (Pediatric)	Oct. 7, 2024
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel	The following document has been added: MMQC-24-1132: 2024-2025 Novavax, Adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccine Ordering Guidance	Oct. 3, 2024
Vaccine Storage and Handling	The following document has been updated: Light-Sensitive Vaccines	Oct. 1, 2024
Mpox	The following health alert has been added: CDC Health Alert - Prevention Strategies for Mpox, including Vaccinating People at Risk via Sexual Exposure, for U.S. Travelers Visiting Countries with Clade I Mpox Outbreaks	Sept. 24, 2024
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel	The following document has been added: COVID-19 Vaccine Product List and Age Groups – United States, 2024-2025 Formula The following documents have been updated: Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Summary At A Glance Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Summary At A Glance	Sept. 18, 2024
Vaccine Storage and Handling	The following documents have been updated: Offsite Clinic FROZEN Vaccine Inventory Issue Return Receipt and Temp Log Celsius Offsite Clinic Vaccine Inventory Issue Return Receipt and Temp Log Celsius Offsite Clinic Vaccine Inventory Issue Return Receipt and Temp Log Fahrenheit Travel and Military Specific Vaccine Storage Labels	Sept. 17, 2024
Respiratory Syncytial Virus	The following document has been updated: Standing Order for Administering RSV Vaccine (Adult)	Sept. 11, 2024
Influenza, Southern Hemisphere	This webpage has been updated throughout.	Sept. 11, 2024

Overview of IHD resources

IHD promotes a wealth of resources on vaccine-preventable diseases and delivery of safe and effective immunization services. See the following vaccine-specific Resource Center pages:

COVID-19 Vaccine Seasonal Influenza 2024-25 Mpox (formerly monkeypox)

Immunization Reference Library (Information Papers, Standing Orders, and more)

Educational opportunities

IHD offers two recurring in-person and virtual training opportunities designed to ensure health care personnel are trained in vaccine policy, vaccine safety, and effectiveness based on national and DOD guidelines.

One-day Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course
Two-day Immunization Lifelong Learners Course

Visit our Calendar of Events for more information or to register for upcoming training opportunities.

Immunization Tool Kit

The printed version of the Immunization Tool Kit Ninth Edition is being phased out, but an up-to-date electronic ITK is 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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Immunization Resources

Joint Regulation

Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases
Immunization Tool Kit

Comprehensive resource booklet for adult, military and childhood immunizations
Standing Orders

IHD standing orders and other resources for administering vaccines
AOR Recommendations

Vaccine Recommendations for each Geographic Combatant Command
Storage and Handling

Comprehensive guide to storing and handling vaccines
Best Practices

ACIP General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization
CDC Pink Book

Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
CDC Yellow Book

Health Information for International Travel

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DHA Immunization Healthcare Division

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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:

Via email at dha.dodvaccines@health.mil.
Call 877-438-8222, Option 3
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET

Regional Immunization Healthcare Specialists

Please use our directory to find your regional Immunization Healthcare Specialist

Vaccine Recommendations by AOR

For deployment/travel vaccine recommendations by Geographic Combatant Command.

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Last Updated: September 03, 2024

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What's New

Overview of IHD resources

Educational opportunities

Immunization Tool Kit

Immunization Resources

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