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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:
What's New
The following documents have been updated within the past 30 days:
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Important Announcement
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The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) announces two new, recurring in-person 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. They replace the former Standards for Quality Immunization Practices Course (SQIPC) and the Immunization Program Leaders Course (IPLC), which will no longer be offered. These new courses are recommended for any health care personnel working with immunizations.
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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What's changed |
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Human Papillomavirus
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The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is aware of the World Health Organization-recommended moratorium on vaccinating boys with HPV vaccine due to increased worldwide demand for this vaccine. However, the manufacturer of the only 9vHPV vaccine used in the United States reports that supply of vaccine in the United States is sufficient for all populations for whom the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) currently recommends this vaccine. Therefore, DHA recommends that providers continue to follow current ACIP recommendations and offer the 9vHPV vaccine with no restrictions. |
January 13, 2020 |
Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC)
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An ILLC to be conducted at Camp Lejeune, NC, on April 7-8, 2020, is now open for registration.
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January 13, 2020 |
| Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) |
The following VIS have been updated: Adenovirus, Anthrax, and Rabies. |
January 13, 2020
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| Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course (ILLSC) |
Four ILLSCs will be conducted at Fort Riley, KS, and are now open for registration. The courses will be held March 30, March 31, April 1, and April 2, 2020. |
January 9, 2020
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Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC)
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An ILLC to be conducted at Fort Carson, CO, on April 28-29, 2020, is now open for registration. |
January 9, 2020 |
Standing Orders
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Standing orders for the administration of DTaP vaccine to children and Tdap-Td vaccines to adults have been added.
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January 3, 2020 |
| DHA-IHD Information Papers |
The information paper Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and HPV Vaccines has been updated to reflect the latest ACIP recommendations. The HPV webpage has been updated as well. |
December 17, 2019 |
| Standing Orders |
The Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Vaccine to Adults have been updated to reflect the latest ACIP recommendations. |
December 17, 2019
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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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