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Data Definitions / Glossary

Data Definitions / Glossary

Common surveillance data definitions, glossary of epidemiology terms, acronyms, etc.

Immunization Coverage in the U.S.

Immunization Coverage in the U.S.

Immunization coverage - that is, estimates of the number of people who have received particular vaccines - is measured at national, state, and local levels

  • NIS
    National Immunization Survey
  • NHIS
    National Health Interview Survey
  • BRFSS
    Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
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National Immunization Survey (NIS)

National Immunization Survey (NIS)

The NIS is a large, on-going survey of immunization coverage among U.S. pre-school children (19 - 35 months old).

Surveillance Worksheets

Surveillance Worksheets

Immunization-related surveillance worksheets found thoughout this site and the Surveillance Manuals chapters can all be referenced in this one location.

Surveillance-related Articles

Surveillance-related Articles

Most immunization-related surveillance MMWR articles can be found on these pages

This page last modified on June 4, 2007
Content last reviewed on April 3, 2007
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
 

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