Published online September 1, 2006
PEDIATRICS Vol. 118 No. 3 September 2006, pp. 1293-1295 (doi:10.1542/peds.2006-1723)
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POLICY STATEMENT

Immunization Information Systems

Committee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine

The American Academy of Pediatrics continues to support the development and implementation of immunization information systems, previously referred to as immunization registries, and other systems for the benefit of children, pediatricians, and their communities. Pediatricians and others must be aware of the value that immunization information systems have for society, the potential fiscal influences on their practice, the costs and benefits, and areas for future improvement.

Key Words: immunization registries • immunization information systems • pediatricians • fiscal influences • costs • reimbursement • practice

Abbreviations: IIS—immunization information system • AAP—American Academy of Pediatrics


The following policy statement has been revised:

Policy on the Development of Immunization Tracking Systems

Pediatrics 97: 927-927.



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