ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICERS (A.S.T.H.O.)

Immunization Registries Policy

1.3.6	Registries
A.S.T.H.O. supports continued development of immunization of registries and tracking systems which have the potential to be 
linked.  With the Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists (C.S.T.E.), A.S.T.H.O. recommends that the C.D.C National
 Immunization Program take a lead role in establishing standards for data exchange and a method for unique patient 
identification, working with state and local agencies to develop population-based registries and coordinating with other 
federal agencies.  C.D.C. should support evaluation and research activities.  Immunization registries officer the best source
 of accurate, real-time data on immunization levels and enhanced linkage between immunization programs and other health and 
 welfare programs (federal, state, and local) and private sector partners.