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Vaccines are the most effective public health tools for preventing illness and death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared vaccinations to be one of the 10 great public health achievements of the twentieth century. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) develops recommendations on how to use vaccines to control diseases in the United States. DoD vaccine policies are informed by ACIP recommendations.
BUMEDINST 6230.15 series is the Armed Forces directive that provides requirements for the Military Vaccination Program. This publication establishes general principles, procedures, policies, and responsibilities for immunization programs within DoD and implements military and international health regulations and requirements.
Clinical guidance, including recognition, management and clinical isolation guidance are generally covered by CDC: CDC Clinical Overview
Clinical management for Fleet medical personnel can be found in the NMCFHPC Fleet Mpox Medical Guidance
Clinical guidance for MTFs can be found in the DHA Mpox Guidance Update_5Sept2024
Currently, neither mpox testing nor treatment are readily available in a forward deployed operational setting. Units should identify suspected cases, isolate them, and move them for care at an MTF when operationally feasible.
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