IIS Policies: Nebraska

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 Nebraska.
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General Information

Nebraska's IIS is the Nebraska State Immunization Information System (NESIIS), 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 NESIIS. For more information, please see Nebraska Revised Statutes 71-541.01.

Child Consent to Participate

For children, NESIIS 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 Nebraska Revised Statutes 71-540.

Adult Consent to Participate

For adults, NESIIS 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 Nebraska Revised Statutes 71-540.

Provider Reporting

Nebraska does not have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to NESIIS. The reporting policy:

  • Establishes voluntary provider reporting.

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For more information, please see Nebraska Administrative Code Title 173, Chapter 8, § 003.

Data Sharing

Nebraska does have a policy that regulates sharing data from NESIIS with other public health entities. The data sharing policy:

  • Allows data to be shared upon request or with approval/authorization.

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For more information, please see 173 Nebraska Administrative Code 8-004.02.
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Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; Immunization Services Division