IIS Policies: Virginia

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 Virginia.

General Information

Virginia's IIS is called VIIS, 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 VIIS. For more information, please see Code of Virginia § 32.1-46.01(A).

Child Consent to Participate

For children, VIIS 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 12 Virginia Administrative Code 5-115-40(C).

Adult Consent to Participate

For adults, VIIS 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 12 Virginia Administrative Code 5-115-40(C).

Provider Reporting

Virginia does have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to VIIS. The reporting mandate:

  • Mandates universal reporting by law.

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For more information, please see Code of Virginia § 32.1-46.01(A).

Data Sharing

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

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

Resource‎

For more information, please see 12 Virginia Administrative Code 5-115-20(C) and Code of Virginia § 32.1-41.
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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases