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The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) supports Department of Defense (DoD) immunization programs and provides clinical consultative services, educational support, and training resources for the entire DoD family. To learn more, visit our:
What's New
The following documents have been updated within the past 30 days:
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Important Announcement
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The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) announces two new, recurring in-person training opportunities: the two-day Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC) and the one-day Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course (ILLSC). Individual courses will be announced here when they are opened for registration. These courses are designed to ensure health care personnel are trained in vaccine policy, vaccine safety, and effectiveness based on national and DoD guidelines. They replace the former Standards for Quality Immunization Practices Course (SQIPC) and the Immunization Program Leaders Course (IPLC), which will no longer be offered. These new courses are recommended for any health care personnel working with immunizations.
Continuing education will be available for these activities. See our Immunization Lifelong Learners Course or Short Course pages for more details and for listings of each course.
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What's changed |
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MMQC-19-2541 VAXCHORA (Cholera Vaccine, Live, Oral) Storage and Handling Update
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Any cholera vaccine shipped on or after November 11, 2019, should now be stored in the refrigerator instead of the freezer. On-hand stock should continue to be stored in the freezer.
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November 18, 2019 |
Vaccine package inserts
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The package insert for Rotarix rotavirus vaccine has been updated with minor changes throughout.
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November 18, 2019 |
| Vaccine Recommendations by AOR |
The USINDOPACOM table has been updated with additional guidance on polio vaccine requirements. |
November 12, 2019
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| Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC) |
The following ILLCs have been opened for registration: Fort Campbell, KY (February 25-26, 2020) and Fort Polk, LA (March 10-11, 2020). |
November 12, 2019 |
| DHA-IHD Information Papers |
The Anthrax Infections and Anthrax Vaccine information paper has been updated to reflect new beyond-use-date guidance. |
November 8, 2019
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| MMQC-19-2533 BIOTHRAX (ANTHRAX) Beyond-Use Dating |
Beyond-use-date guidance for Biothrax anthrax vaccine has been updated to reflect that multi-dose vials of Biothrax anthrax vaccine can only be used for 28 days after the vial is punctured. |
November 8, 2019 |
| Immunization Lifelong Learners Short Course (ILLSC) |
The following ILLSC has been opened for registration: Joint Base Andrews, MD (January 12, 2020). |
November 4, 2019 |
| Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) |
The CDC has updated the following VISs:
Providers may begin using these VISs immediately, but stocks of the previous editions may be used until exhausted.
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October 31, 2019 |
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MMQC-19-2514 Yellow Fever Vaccine (YF-VAX) Quarterly Reporting 1-10 Nov 19
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All activities must report on-hand yellow fever vaccine stock quarterly. The current reporting window is November 1-10, 2019.
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October 31, 2019 |
| Vaccine package inserts |
The package insert for Bexsero meningococcal B vaccine has been updated with minor changes throughout. |
October 28, 2019 |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about 2019-2020 influenza vaccine availability |
Answers to some frequently asked questions about the availability of 2019-2020 influenza vaccines for DoD beneficiaries.
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October 23, 2019 |
Vision
A premier, responsive, patient centered organization promoting excellence in immunization health care practice and policy for service members and beneficiaries.
Mission
Support Force Health Protection and Readiness, and the Military Health System (MHS) by developing and promoting programs and services that enhance immunization effectiveness, safety, and acceptability. Provide evidence based solutions that improve immunization health care through policy implementation guidance, strategic communication, education, training, and clinical services worldwide.
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