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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.

What's New

The following content has been updated within the last 30 days.

Document	What's changed	Date Posted
Vaccine Information Statements	The following VIS have been updated and may be used immediately: COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine: What You Need to Know Cholera Vaccine: What You Need to Know	Oct. 24, 2024
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel	The following documents have been updated: Standing Orders for Administering COVID-19 Vaccine (Adult) Standing Orders for Administering COVID-19 Vaccine (Pediatric)	Oct. 16, 2024
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel	The following document has been added: MMQC-24-1132: 2024-2025 Novavax, Adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccine Ordering Guidance	Oct. 3, 2024
Vaccine Storage and Handling	The following document has been updated: Light-Sensitive Vaccines	Oct. 1, 2024

Overview of IHD resources

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

COVID-19 Vaccine Seasonal Influenza 2024-25 Mpox (formerly monkeypox)

Immunization Reference Library (Information Papers, Standing Orders, and more)

Educational 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.

One-day Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course
Two-day Immunization Lifelong Learners Course

Visit our Calendar of Events for more information or to register for upcoming training opportunities.

Immunization 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

Joint Regulation

Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases
Immunization Tool Kit

Comprehensive resource booklet for adult, military and childhood immunizations
Standing Orders

IHD standing orders and other resources for administering vaccines
AOR Recommendations

Vaccine Recommendations for each Geographic Combatant Command
Storage and Handling

Comprehensive guide to storing and handling vaccines
Best Practices

ACIP General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization
CDC Pink Book

Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
CDC Yellow Book

Health Information for International Travel

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Policy

Feb 27, 2023

Instruction: #DODI 6205.02, DOD Immunization Program

Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures to establish a uniform DOD immunization program, in accordance with the authority in DOD Directive 6200.04 and DOD Instruction 1010.10.

Identification #: DODI 6205.02
Type: Instruction

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Policy

Oct 7, 2013

Instruction: #Army Regulation 40–562 BUMEDINST 6230.15B AFI 48–110_IP CG COMDTINST M6230.4G, Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases

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Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases

Identification #: Army Regulation 40–562 BUMEDINST 6230.15B AFI 48–110_IP CG COMDTINST M6230.4G
Type: Instruction

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Policy

Apr 15, 2013

Memorandum: #13-002, Guidance on Medications for Prophylaxis of Malaria

.PDF | 2.75 MB

This document provides guidance and best practices for the chemoprophylaxis (use of medication to prevent malaria) of Service members serving in malaria endemic regions.

Identification #: 13-002
Type: Memorandum

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Policy

Jul 31, 2009

Memorandum: #HA Policy 09-016, Clinical Policy for the Administration of the Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed

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Clinical Policy for the Administration of the Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed

Identification #: HA Policy 09-016
Type: Memorandum

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Policy

Sep 29, 2008

Memorandum: #HA Policy: 08-013, Department of Defense Guidance Regarding Thimerosal Containing Vaccines

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This memo provides guidance regarding the use of vaccines containing Thimerosal.

Identification #: HA Policy: 08-013
Type: Memorandum

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Policy

Nov 26, 1993

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 #: 6205.03
Type: Directive

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DHA Immunization Healthcare Division

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IHD offers 24/7 vaccine-related clinical consultation:

877-GETVACC (877-438-8222), Option 1
DSN 761-4245

For general information, including vaccine policies, deployment requirements, and travel recommendations:

Via email at dha.dodvaccines@health.mil.
Call 877-438-8222, Option 3
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET

Regional Immunization Healthcare Specialists

Please use our directory to find your regional Immunization Healthcare Specialist

Vaccine Recommendations by AOR

For deployment/travel vaccine recommendations by Geographic Combatant Command.

Potential Vaccine Loss?

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Last Updated: September 03, 2024

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Immunization Healthcare Division

What's New

Overview of IHD resources

Educational opportunities

Immunization Tool Kit

Immunization Resources

Leadership Bios

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Instruction: #DODI 6205.02, DOD Immunization Program

Instruction: #Army Regulation 40–562 BUMEDINST 6230.15B AFI 48–110_IP CG COMDTINST M6230.4G, Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases

Memorandum: #13-002, Guidance on Medications for Prophylaxis of Malaria

Memorandum: #HA Policy 09-016, Clinical Policy for the Administration of the Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed

Memorandum: #HA Policy: 08-013, Department of Defense Guidance Regarding Thimerosal Containing Vaccines

Directive: #6205.03, DOD Immunization Program for Biological Warfare Defense