AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION (A.O.A.)

Subject: Immunization Registries

Submitted by: Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association

WHEREAS, approximately 11,000 babies are born every day in the United States; an estimated 4 million a year needing 
vaccinations, and

WHEREAS, every child needs 19 to 23 doses of vaccination by age five, to be fully immunized, and 

WHEREAS, the A.O.A. has abundant policy in support of immunizations, and

WHEREAS, lack of accurate immunization records represents a major reason for missed, opportunities to vaccinate, and

WHEREAS, immunization registries offer a cost saving-solution that ensures access to accurate immunization records at every 
visit, enable automated assessment of immunization needs, permit automated generation of reminder/recall messages when 
children are due or late for immunizations, estimate coverage in provider practices, and help prevent missed opportunities to
 immunize, and

WHEREAS, in January 1999, the National Vaccine Advisory Committee endorsed the development of a national network of 
community/state population-based immunization registries which are able to share information and maintain privacy and 
confidentiality; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the American Osteopathic Association encourage physicians to participate in the development of immunization 
registries in their communities and use such registries in their practices.

1999