AR 40-562 — Immunizations And Chemoprophylaxis For The Prevention Of Infectious Diseases {bumedinst 6230.15b; Afi 48-110_ip; Cg Comdtinst M6230.4g}
AR 40-562 governs the Military Vaccination Program, including immunization and chemoprophylaxis policies, procedures, standards, and requirements.
- Publication number: AR 40-562
- Title: IMMUNIZATIONS AND CHEMOPROPHYLAXIS FOR THE PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES {BUMEDINST 6230.15B; AFI 48-110_IP; CG COMDTINST M6230.4G}
- Date: 10/07/2013
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 40-562 covers vaccine delivery, storage and handling, exemptions, records, adverse events, emergency response, and immunization requirements for military and other populations. It addresses vaccines, chemoprophylaxis, biological warfare defense, investigational new drugs, and emergency use authorizations.
Topics covered
- Military vaccine standards
- Vaccine expiration and contraindications
- Immunization schedules and intervals
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding immunization
- Medical and administrative exemptions
- Biological warfare defense
- Emergency use authorizations
- Immunization and chemoprophylaxis
Questions and answers
What standards does AR 40-562 use for military immunization policy?
The Military Service policy concerning immunizations follows the recommendations of the CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the prescribing information on the manufacturers package inserts, unless there is a military-relevant reason to do otherwise. (paragraph 2-1)
Can vaccines or drugs be used after their expiration date?
Vaccines or drugs will not be used beyond the manufacturers potency expiration date, unless the appropriate surgeon general or USCG, CG11, authorizes extension in exceptional circumstances. (paragraph 2-1)
How must potential vaccines be screened?
Screen all potential vaccines for contraindications, precautions, or warnings per the prescribing information on the manufacturers package insert. (paragraph 2-1)
What happens when an immunization series is interrupted?
Restarting an immunization series or adding extra doses is not necessary when an initial series of a vaccine or toxoid is interrupted; instead, give delayed doses as soon as feasible. (paragraph 2-1)
Is pregnancy screening routinely required before vaccination?
A pregnancy screening test for women of childbearing potential is not routinely required before administering vaccines, including live virus vaccines. (paragraph 2-1)