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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.

 

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Overview of IHD resources

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


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

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Policy
Nov 26, 1993

DoD Directive 6205.03: DoD Immunization Program for Biological Warfare Defense

Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for members of the DoD against validated biological warfare threats, and prioritization of research, development, testing, acquisition, and stockpiling of biological defense vaccines under reference.

  • Identification #: DoD Directive 6205.03
  • Type: Directives
Last Updated: November 08, 2023
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