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Immunization Reference Library

You will find below several collections of content on vaccine-preventable diseases and delivery of safe and effective immunization services. For vaccine-specific information, visit any of our vaccine/disease pages in the Vaccine-Preventable DiseasesVaccine-Preventable Diseases section.

DHA-IHD Information Papers

Describe diseases and vaccines, microbiology, epidemiology, immunization administration, DOD policy, and other topics of interest to the military health care community
Standing Orders

Approved protocols that authorize appropriately trained health care personnel to assess patient immunization status and administer vaccinations without a written provider order or examination
Patient Screening

Forms and questionnaires used to screen patients and ensure they can safely receive immunizations

Vaccine Information Statements

VISs are written to fulfill the information requirements of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, and cover the benefits and risks associated with immunization.
Manufacturer Package Inserts

Prescribing information for vaccines provided by the manufacturers and approved by The Food & Drug Administration to promote the safe and appropriate use of biological products.
ACIP Recommendations

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations stand as public health guidance for safe use of vaccines and related biological products.

Reference Documents

File	Date
IHD Vaccinator Educational Resources	2/21/2024
Checklist: Best Practices for Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations	8/9/2024
Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size	6/1/2019
General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization	8/3/2023

TRICARE Information

TRICARE Retail Vaccination Program informationTRICARE Retail Vaccination Program information

(NOTE: Be sure to call your pharmacy first to see if there are any restrictions and to make sure the vaccine you need is available. For TRICARE Benefit questions, please visit https://tricare.mil/immunizationsTRICARE Immunizations.)