What to know
Immunization information systems (IIS) are confidential, population-based, computerized databases that record all immunization doses administered by participating providers to persons residing within a given geopolitical area. This information details how to access immunization records for vaccine recipients who received a vaccine in Alabama.
General Information
Alabama's IIS is the Immunization Patient Registry with Integrated Technology (ImmPRINT), and it includes immunization records for vaccine recipients of all ages. Visit this webpage to learn more about the IIS.
The jurisdiction is authorized by law to operate ImmPRINT. For more information, please see Code of Alabama § 22-11B-2.
Child Consent to Participate
For child Medicaid recipients, ImmPRINT requires mandatory inclusion by law. These children are included in the IIS with no possibility for their parent(s)/guardian(s) to opt them out.
For all other children, ImmPRINT requires implicit consent with opt-out by operational policy. These children are included in the IIS unless their parent(s)/guardian(s) choose to opt them out.
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Adult Consent to Participate
For adult Medicaid recipients, ImmPRINT requires mandatory inclusion by law. These adults are included in the IIS with no possibility to opt out.
For all other adults, ImmPRINT requires implicit consent with opt-out by operational policy. These adults are included in the IIS unless they choose to opt out.
Provider Reporting
Alabama does not have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to ImmPRINT. The reporting policy:
- Establishes voluntary provider reporting.
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Data Sharing
Alabama does have a policy that regulates sharing data from ImmPRINT with other public health entities. The data sharing policy:
- Requires a data use/sharing agreement or memorandum of understanding.