AMERICAN MEDICATION ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Resolution: 415
(A-99)

Introduced by: American College of Preventive Medicine

Subject: Immunization Registries

Referred to: Reference Committee D
(Jennifer E. Trottman, M.D., Chair)

Whereas, about 11,000 babies are born every day in the United States; and estimated 4 million a year needing vaccinations,
 and Whereas, every child needs 19 to 23 doses of vaccines by age five, to be fully immunized, and 

Whereas, the A.M.A. has abundant policy in support of immunizations (440-918, 440-920, 440-921, 440-928, 440-932, 440-933, 
440-990, 440-992),

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, enables automated assessment of immunization needs, permits automated generation of reminder/recall messages when 
 children are due or late for immunization, estimates coverage in provider practices, and helps 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 Medical Association encourage physicians to participate in the development of immunization 
registries in their communities and use them in their practices.

Strategic Plan Component: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

Fiscal Note: No Significant Fiscal Impact