The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Branch (DHA-IHB) supports all 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:
| Standards for Quality Immunization Practice Course (SQIPC) |
IHB's SQIPC scheduled for November 17, 2016, at Keller Army Community Hospital in West Point, NY, is now open for registration. Click here for details.
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October 17, 2016 |
| Online training page |
Adds a webpage that lists all online training opportunities available through the DHA-IHB. |
October 12, 2016 |
| DoD will conduct flu immunization program without FluMist
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An article detailing the recommendations of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that the intranasal flu vaccine not be used this year due to questions about its effectiveness. |
October 12, 2016 |
| Febrile Respiratory Illness (FRI) Surveillance Update |
The latest update from the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), with 2016 respiratory illness surveillance data through the week of October 1. |
October 11, 2016 |
| What the experts want you to know about the HPV vaccine |
DHA-IHB subject-matter experts discuss the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against a virus linked to several types of cancer. |
October 11, 2016 |
Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Response Operations
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Guidance on immunizations needed for DoD personnel who are supporting disaster response operations around the world. |
October 6, 2016 |
| Emergency/Inclement Weather Preparedness: Vaccine Storage and Handling |
With the possibility of a hurricane-related emergency approaching, provides guidance for storing and moving vaccine during power outages, as well as packing protocols, resources, and how to handle potential vaccine compromises. |
October 6, 2016 |
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Express Scripts Pharmacy Network Changing for TRICARE Beneficiaries
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TRICARE announces Walgreens will join its retail pharmacy network effective December 1, 2016, and CVS pharmacies will leave the network the same day. |
October 4, 2016 |
Febrile Respiratory Illness (FRI) Surveillance Update
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The latest update from the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), with 2016 respiratory illness surveillance data through the week of September 24. |
October 3, 2016
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| Adenovirus |
Adds Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Adenovirus disease and Adenovirus vaccine. |
October 3, 2016 |
| Live Training |
Updates to add upcoming dates and locations for the Standards for Quality Immunization Practices Course (SQIPC) and Immunization Program Leaders Course (IPLC) for fiscal year 2017. |
September 29, 2016 |
Accession Screening and Immunization Program (ASIP)
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A new page detailing the IHB's ASIP program, including participating sites, vaccines administered and supporting documents.
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September 29, 2016 |
| Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them |
Updates with revised guidance on storage temperatures and times allowed between reconstitution and use. Also updates manufacturers. |
September 28, 2016 |
MARADMIN 2016-17 SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE GUIDANCE FOR ACTIVE AND RESERVE COMPONENTS
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Guidance for Marine Corps Active Duty and Reserve Components for the 2016-17 influenza season. |
September 28, 2016 |
| USEUCOM GENADMIN 2016-17 Influenza (Flu) Prevention and Control |
Guidance to the U.S. European Command for the 2016-17 annual influenza vaccination program.
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September 21, 2016 |
USEUCOM GENADMIN FOR DEPLOYMENT FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION
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Guidance for Force Health Protection for personnel entering the U.S. European Command Area of Responsibility. |
September 21, 2016 |
| Temperature Log for Refrigerator and Freezer — Fahrenheit |
Updates temperature log for vaccine storage and handling to reflect the new acceptable temperature range (36-46 degrees) recommended by the CDC. |
September 20, 2016 |
| MQC-16-2033 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Training 2016-17 |
A Medical Materiel Quality Control announcement of the launch of the 2016-17 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Training on Joint Knowledge Online (JKO). |
September 19, 2016 |
| Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Training Brochure 2016-17 |
A detailed description of the online influenza vaccination training opportunities published by IHB on Joint Knowledge Online (JKO). |
September 19, 2016 |
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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10/12/2016
The intranasal flu vaccine known as FluMist will not be available at DoD facilities or covered by TRICARE during the 2016-17 influenza season because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against using it this year
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8/17/2016
The DHA Immunization Healthcare Branch website has moved from www.vaccines.mil to www.health.mil/vaccines,
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Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, Maryland, have developed a vaccine for the Zika virus. They received a strain of the virus from Puerto Rico in November 2015, and have since created a purified inactivated virus, like the flu shot. The vaccine is called ZPIV, and so far, it looks promising that military medical research will be a key contributor to preventing the continued spread of the Zika virus.
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