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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.

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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
Polio	The information paper Poliomyelitis and Polio Vaccine has been updated.	March 29, 2023
Vaccine Storage and Handling	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.	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

Protect Yourself With Respiratory Illnesses on the Rise

Article Around MHS

12/19/2022

Military medical personnel administering vaccine

"Tis the season, and respiratory illnesses are on the rise. Learn critical health guidance about the viral triple threat of COVID-19, influenza, and the common cold, and the commonsense steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.

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12/12/2022

It’s not too late to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.

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General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization

Publication

10/31/2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine vaccination to prevent 17 vaccine-preventable diseases that occur in infants, children, adolescents, or adults. This report provides information for clinicians and other health care providers about concerns that commonly arise when vaccinating persons of various ages.

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Get Your Flu Shot

Video

10/4/2022

Rear Adm. Brandon L. Taylor, Director of DHA Public Health, discusses how vaccines greatly reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure." Lets us join Rear Adm. Taylor this year to get informed on how vaccines can minimize the dangers of flu.

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DHA Form 207: COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Immunization Document v22

Form/Template

9/9/2022

The purpose of this form is to determine if the COVID-19 vaccine can be administered to the patient. (v22, Sept. 2022)

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Ramstein Now Offers Novavax Vaccine

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9/8/2022

Military medical gives Soldier a COVID-19 vaccine

The 86th Medical Group is now offering the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, which has been authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to members 18 years and older in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

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How to Get Your Kids Up to Date on Vaccinations

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8/25/2022

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Resources to help you get and keep your child’s immunizations up to date in time for back to school.

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Dr. Jay Montgomery Details Importance of the Immunization Healthcare Division

Article

4/8/2022

Dr. Jay Montgomery is a medical director for DHA’s Immunization Healthcare Division. In addition to being a clinician and educator, he also volunteers with Wounded Warriors to design, build and fly radio controlled helicopters. (Courtesy Photo)

Dr. Jay Montgomery is a medical director for the Defense Health Agency’s Immunization Healthcare Division’s North Atlantic Region Vaccine Safety Hub. In his role, Montgomery helps address vaccine and immunization questions and concerns.

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DHA Form 236: Pediatric (5-11 years) COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Immunization Documentation, v10

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1/7/2022

This form is used to determine if the COVID-19 vaccine can be administered to the pediatric patient. (Version 10, December 2022)

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Army Recovery Care Coordinator Guides Veterans, Caregivers in Recovery

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Checklist: Best Practices for Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations

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10/20/2021

A step-by-step guide to help clinic supervisors follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Defense (DOD) guidelines while overseeing any nontraditional vaccination clinic setting.

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