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ReviewBMC public health2023

Intersection of policy and Immunization Information Systems (IIS).

Lara A Heersema, Luke Cunniff, Amanda L Eiden, Isha Sharma, Jaya Mishra, Alexandra Bhatti

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Review in BMC public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Lara A HeersemaMerck & Co., Inc, 351 North Sumneytown Pike, North Wales, PA, 19454, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2140-4691
Luke CunniffMerck & Co., Inc, 351 North Sumneytown Pike, North Wales, PA, 19454, USA. luke.cunniff@merck.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0266-1916
Amanda L EidenMerck & Co., Inc, 351 North Sumneytown Pike, North Wales, PA, 19454, USA.
Isha SharmaMerck & Co., Inc, 351 North Sumneytown Pike, North Wales, PA, 19454, USA.
Jaya MishraMerck & Co., Inc, 351 North Sumneytown Pike, North Wales, PA, 19454, USA.
Alexandra BhattiMerck & Co., Inc, 351 North Sumneytown Pike, North Wales, PA, 19454, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundImmunization information systems (IIS) are confidential, population-based computerized databases that record vaccination doses administered to persons residing within a given geopolitical area. We sought to highlight the evolution of IIS policy over the last two decades, as IIS play a pivotal role in achieving equitable and high vaccine uptake.

methodsLegal epidemiological research methods were used to assess relevant IIS statutes and administrative codes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Philadelphia, and New York City. Where relevant, laws were cross-checked or supplemented with state and local health department resources. Comparisons to previous legal studies enabled evaluation of trends in IIS laws over time.

resultsThe compilation of current laws provides an updated overview of the diverse interstate and intrastate policies within the US that govern the capabilities and implementation of IIS. The findings of this study show the progress that has been made in the past decade in improving policies that enable IIS to be utilized across the life-course. Conversely, gaps in IIS data collection, limited interoperability with local and national health information systems, and inconsistent access to view or utilize IIS records due to existing policies, continue to limit the full potential of IIS.

conclusionsIn the United States (US), IIS are implemented and managed at the state and local level, creating variability in IIS policies and implementation. Findings from this study serve as a comprehensive benchmark of current IIS laws that may aid policy stakeholders who are exploring amendments to jurisdictional IIS laws.

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Health Information SystemsVaccinationBenchmarkingHumansImmunizationPolicyChildren’s healthHealth information exchangeHealth information systemsHealth information technologyHealth policyImmunization information systemsLegal studyPublic healthVaccines

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PMID37730618
PMCPMC10510248

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