Programs & Tools:
Parents & Immunization Information Systems (IIS)
Immunization Information Systems Home (IIS) pages:
CDC does NOT have immunization record information. You must contact your provider or your local or state immunization program through your health department. More about immunization records...
For general immunization-related questions you also may contact the CDC Information Contact Center at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).
Questions & Answers
General:
- What are Immunization Information Systems?
- Why do Immunization Information Systems exist?
- Why should I enroll my child in IIS?
- What information is in an IIS?
Copies of records, privacy, moving, etc:
- How is my child's immunization record and information protected?
- Who do I contact to see if my child is in an IIS or if I want a copy of my child's immunization record?
- What happens to my child's immunization record when I move to another state?
Cost and participation:
- How much does it cost to participate in my State's IIS?
- How can I find out if my child's doctor is participating in the IIS?
Acronyms & Abbreviations
Every wonder what HIPAA, IIS, IRSB, and VFC stand for? Here are some of the most common acronyms referred to by immunization information systems and immunization programs.
Complete list of Acronyms & Abbreviations
Partner Organizations
AIRA (American Immunization Registry Association) (exit)
ECBT (Every Child by Two) (exit)
PHII (Public Health Informatics Institute) (exit)
More can be obtained from the AIRA partner organization list at: www.immregistries.org/partners/index.phtml (exit)
Publications and Resources
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Content last reviewed on February 21, 2006
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases