Flu Vaccination Trends Among Military Beneficiaries (December 2020)

This issue brief explores time trends for flu vaccination rates among military health care beneficiaries.

Recommendations for Mass Immunization Events During Pandemic Conditions

During pandemic conditions, planners of mass immunization events need to consider additional measures to minimize risk of COVID-19 or similar infectious disease transmission.

Guidance for the DoD Influenza Vaccination Program (IVP)

Implements instructions, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the DOD Northern Hemisphere (NH) and Southern Hemisphere (SH) Seasonal influenza vaccination program.

• Identification #: 6025.34
• Date: 8/21/2020
• Type: DHA Procedural Instruction
• Topics: Immunization Healthcare Division | Influenza Summary and Reports

MILPERSMAN 1730-020 Immunization Exemptions for Religious Beliefs

Process for requesting immunization exemptions, pursuant to the Navy Military Personnel Manual.

• Identification #: MILPERSMAN 1730-020
• Date: 8/15/2020
• Type: Manual
• Topics: Vaccine-Preventable Diseases | Immunization Exemption Guidance

CDC maintains childhood immunization guidelines during COVID-19

What you need to know about getting your child vaccinated

CDC Yellow Book

CDC Health Information for International Travel 2020

Measles Myths: The Measles Can Be Life-Threatening

Measles can be life-threatening, especially for children and among people who have a compromised immune system.

Measles Myths: Hand Washing Alone Won't Prevent Measles

Hand washing alone will not prevent the spread of measles. Dr. Margaret Ryan, preventive medicine physician, debunks some myths about vaccinations.

Measles Myths: Vaccines Are Safe

Vaccine components have been rigorously tested for safety. Dr. Margaret Ryan, preventive medicine physician, debunks some myths about vaccinations.

Measles Myths: Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism

Vaccines that prevent measles do not cause autism. Dr. Margaret Ryan, preventive medicine physician, debunks some myths about vaccinations.

Prevent to Protect: Analia

Cancer left 5-year-old Analia Pages unable to get vaccinated. Her father, Master Sgt. Edward Pages, has to take extra steps to protect her from diseases she’s susceptible to.

Prevent to Protect: Immunization Awareness

Getting vaccinated not only protects yourself and your family from deadly diseases, but it also saves the lives to those who don’t have the immune system to fend for themselves. The Military Health System shares the stories of families with children who are at risk when others aren’t immunized.

Prevent to Protect: Rosarios

10-year-old Tatiana Rosario has a weakened immune system as a result of her cancer treatment. Growing up, she and her family made sacrifices to keep her safe from disease.

Prevent to Protect: Barbara and Floriann

Barbara’s son Floriann grew up with an immune dysregulation. A Uniformed Services University pathology professor, she’s experienced first hand the importance of vaccines.

Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size

An illustrated reference guide showing how to administer vaccines to adults.