Note: To see the latest COVID-19 vaccine content for DOD health care personnel,
sorted by date, check "What's New" below.
Visit the 2021-2022 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:
A new injectable smallpox vaccine, JYNNEOS, received licensure
from the FDA in September 2019. Visit our JYNNEOS webpage for details.
Social-media rumors about anthrax vaccine and VA disability ratings are unfounded. Click here for important information regarding anthrax vaccine safety.
The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) supports Department of Defense (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:
| Document |
What's changed |
Date Posted |
| Standing Orders |
The Standing Order for Administering Zoster Vaccine (Adult) has been updated. |
Jan. 24, 2022 |
Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC)
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An ILLC scheduled for April 5-6, 2022, at Camp Lejeune, NC, has been opened for registration. |
Jan. 20, 2022 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents have been updated:
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Jan. 18, 2022 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents have been updated:
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Jan. 11, 2022 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents have been updated:
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Jan. 10, 2022 |
| Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course (ILLSC) |
The ILLSC originally scheduled for Jan. 11, 2022, at Fort Bliss, TX, has been postponed. An announcement will be made here when it is rescheduled. |
Jan. 5, 2022 |
Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC)
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The ILLC originally scheduled for Jan. 12-13, 2022, at Fort Bliss, TX, has been postponed. An announcement will be made here when it is rescheduled.
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Jan. 5, 2022
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IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents have been updated:
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Jan. 4, 2022 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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The following documents have been updated:
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Dec. 28, 2021 |
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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 Course or 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 (MHS) 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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A practical reference that facilitates and enhances the global delivery of quality immunization healthcare to Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries and employees. The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) publishes the Immunization Tool Kit based on national recommendations, evidenced-based, peer-reviewed published medical literature, and clinical practice guidelines.
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COVID-19 vaccines are within sight in the United States! Scientists continue making progress in testing and monitoring COVID-19 vaccines for safety and effectiveness, and the federal government is ensuring that all adults who want a vaccine will be able to get one at no cost. Learn how these and other vaccines are developed, tested, and authorized for use – and how they work to prevent diseases like COVID-19. This video uses interviews and visuals to help viewers understand the science behind vaccines and why there is reason for optimism.
Experts featured in the video include:
Dr. Anthony Fauci, National Institutes of Health;
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