COMDTINST 6230.10B governs the Coast Guard Smallpox Vaccine Program, including vaccination policy, tracking, reporting, and related guidance.
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The publication addresses unit prioritization, automated tracking, medical and administrative exemptions, medical reporting, and communications and education. It requires vaccination records and exemption data to be entered into designated systems and provides guidance for Coast Guard personnel and medical staff.
Applies to: All CG Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers-In-Charge, Deputy/Assistant Commandants, and Chiefs of Headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction.
All CG Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers-In-Charge, Deputy/Assistant Commandants, and Chiefs of Headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction. (paragraph 2)
As with other vaccinations required by the military, service members may not refuse the smallpox vaccine. (paragraph 2)
The smallpox vaccine currently provided through JVAP, ACAM2000™, is licensed and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (paragraph 9)
Documentation of all smallpox vaccinations must be made in the following locations in the STR: Chronological Record of Medical Care (Smallpox Vaccination Initial Note), SF-600 SVP Overprint and the Adult Preventive and Chronic Care Flow Sheet, DD Form 2766 (MRRS version is acceptable). (paragraph 1)
Administrative exemptions from smallpox vaccination are authorized for personnel by the individual’s Commanding Officer or Officer-In-Charge for the reasons found in Reference (e). (paragraph 9)