The Military Vaccine (MILVAX) Agency has developed immunization guidance adapted
from the March 2000, Quality Standards
and Guidance for Program Evaluation in Adult Immunization Programs in Non-traditional
Settings, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to assist
facilities in assessing their compliance with the immunization standards, ensuring
that they use the best clinical practices when administering vaccines. The Department
of Defense (DoD) adopted these standards and incorporated them within the Joint
Instruction on Immunization and Chemoprophylaxis (AR 40-562, BUMEDINST 6230.15A,
AFJI 48-110, CG COMDTINST M6230.4F) as the eight Standards for Military Immunizations.
The standards are located in Appendix B of the Joint
Instructions.
The MILVAX Agency further developed the immunization guidance and created a user-friendly
tool called the Continuous Quality Immunization Improvement
Process (CQIIP) to assist facilities in assessing their compliance with
the immunization standards, ensuring that they use the best clinical practices when
administering vaccines.