IIS Policies: Chicago

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 Chicago.

General Information

Chicago's IIS is the Illinois Comprehensive Automated Immunization Registry Exchange (I-CARE), 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 I-CARE. For more information, please see 410 Illinois Compiled Statutes 527/10.

Child Consent to Participate

For children, I-CARE requires implicit consent with opt-out by law. Children are included in the IIS unless their parent(s)/guardian(s) choose to opt them out.

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For more information, please see 410 Illinois Compiled Statutes 527/15(a).

Adult Consent to Participate

For adults, I-CARE requires implicit consent with opt-out by law. Adults are included in the IIS unless they choose to opt out.

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For more information, please see 410 Illinois Compiled Statutes 527/15(c)(3).

Provider Reporting

Chicago does have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to I-CARE. The reporting mandate:

  • Applies only to specific immunizations.

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For more information, please see Illinois Administrative Code Title 77 § 689.40(c) and § 689.40(d) as well as 410 Illinois Compiled Statutes 521/15(a).

Data Sharing

Chicago does have a policy that regulates sharing data from I-CARE with other public health entities. The data sharing policy:

  • Requires a data use/sharing agreement or memorandum of understanding.

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For more information, please see 410 Illinois Compiled Statutes 527/20(d).
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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases