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:

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:

• Download Electronic Immunization Tool Kit (last revised Nov. 3, 2023)
• Download updated individual errata pagesImmunization Tool Kit webpage
• Get instructions on how to download the mobile applicationITK mobile app

To learn more, visit our:

• Immunization Reference LibraryReference library for the latest Information Papers, Standing Orders, Package Inserts, Vaccine Information Statements, and recommendations from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
• Calendar of eventsIHD Education Calendar for information or to register for upcoming training opportunities.
  • IHD offers two recurring in-person and virtual training opportunities designed to ensure health care personnel are trained in vaccine policy, vaccine safety, and effectiveness based on national and DOD guidelines. See the pages below for more details and for listings of each course:
    
    • One-day Immunization Lifelong Learners Short CourseImmunization Lifelong Learners Short Course
    • Two-day Immunization Lifelong Learners CourseImmunization Lifelong Learners Course

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