Progress in immunization information systems - United States- 2012.

Immunization information systems (IIS) are confidential-

computerized- population-based systems that collect and consolidate

vaccination data from vaccination providers that can be used in

designing and sustaining effective immunization strategies. To

monitor progress toward achieving IIS program goals- CDC annually

surveys immunization program grantees using the IIS Annual Report

(IISAR). Results from the 2012 IISAR- completed by 54 of 56

grantees- indicate that 86% (19.5 million) of U.S. children aged

<6 years- and 25% (57.8 million) of U.S. adults participated in

IIS. Eight of 12 minimum functional standards for IIS published by

the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) have been met

by