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The Ninth Edition of the Immunization Tool Kit (ITK) is now available in print exclusively 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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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:
See our calendar of upcoming events
The following content has been updated within the last 30 days:
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What's changed |
Date Posted |
| Training |
The following lectures are now open for registration as part of the Virtual Immunization Lunch and Learn Series:
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Nov. 28, 2022 |
Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC)
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An ILLC has been scheduled for Joint Base Andrews, MD, on Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2023, and is now open for registration.
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Nov. 22, 2022 |
Monkeypox
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The following documents have been updated:
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Nov. 18, 2022 |
| Standing Orders |
The following documents have been updated:
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Nov. 17, 2022 |
| Immunization Lifelong Learners Course (ILLC) |
An ILLC has been scheduled for Fort Campbell, KY, on Feb. 22-23, 2023, and is now open for registration. |
Nov. 16, 2022 |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella |
The following information paper has been updated:
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Nov. 9, 2022 |
| Tick-Borne Encephalitis Resource Center |
The following document has been added:
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Nov. 1, 2022 |
IHD COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center for Health Care Personnel
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Oct. 31, 2022 |
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Important Announcement
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The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) offers two recurring in-person and virtual 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.
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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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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A practical reference that facilitates and enhances the global delivery of quality immunization healthcare to Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries and employees. The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) publishes the Immunization Tool Kit based on national recommendations, evidenced-based, peer-reviewed published medical literature, and clinical practice guidelines.
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