COMDTINST 6230.3D governs the Coast Guard Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, including vaccination policy, tracking, and reporting.
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The publication addresses unit prioritization, communications and education, military and civilian personnel guidance, exemptions, and medical reporting. It requires immunization data and exemptions to be recorded in designated tracking systems and vaccination documentation to be made in the service treatment record.
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)
Administrative exemptions from anthrax vaccination are authorized for personnel by the individual’s Commanding Officer or Officer-In-Charge for the reasons found in Reference (e). (paragraph 9)
In an anthrax emergency, there are no absolute contraindications to vaccinating people with a high-risk exposure to anthrax spores.
The servicing CG clinic or assigned IDHS will record all exemptions (exceptions), both medical and administrative, in the ITS.
Documentation of all anthrax vaccinations must be made in the STR on DD Form 2766 (MRRS version is acceptable).