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:
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What's changed |
Date Posted |
Vaccine Storage and Handling
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A "Publications" section has been added with several DHA publications regarding medical logistics. |
March 24, 2023 |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella |
The information paper Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Infections and MMR Vaccine has been updated with new information about the routes of administration. |
March 23, 2023 |
| 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.
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March 14, 2023 |
| Package Inserts |
The following package inserts have been updated with information on routes of administration:
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March 14, 2023
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Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC)
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An ILLC has been scheduled for San Diego, CA, on Aug. 22-23, 2023, and is now open for registration.
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March 7, 2023 |
| Vaccine Schedules |
The CDC has updated its childhood and adult immunization schedules for 2023. |
March 3, 2023
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Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC)
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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)
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An ILLSC has been scheduled for Carlisle, PA, on June 22, 2023, and is now open for registration.
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March 1. 2023 |
Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC)
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The following ILLCs have been scheduled and are now open for registration:
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March 1, 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