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 Puerto Rico.
General Information
Puerto Rico's IIS is the Puerto Rico Electronic Immunization System (PREIS), and it includes immunization records for vaccine recipients of all ages. Visit this webpage to learn more about the IIS.
Child Consent to Participate
For children, PREIS requires mandatory inclusion by law. Children are included in the IIS with no possibility for their parent(s)/guardian(s) to opt them out.
The child consent policy is based on the jurisdiction's provider reporting mandate.
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Adult Consent to Participate
For adults, PREIS requires PREIS requires mandatory inclusion by law. Adults are included in the IIS with no possibility to opt out.
The adult consent policy is based on the jurisdiction's provider reporting mandate.
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Provider Reporting
Puerto Rico does have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to PREIS. The reporting mandate:
- Mandates universal reporting by law.
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Data Sharing
Puerto Rico does have a policy that regulates sharing data from PREIS with other public health entities. The operational data sharing policy:
- Requires a data use/sharing agreement or memorandum of understanding.