IIS Policies: Iowa

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 Iowa.
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General Information

Iowa's IIS is the Immunization Registry Information System (IRIS), 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 IRIS. For more information, please see Iowa Administrative Code R 641-7.11(1).

Child Consent to Participate

For children, IRIS 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 Iowa Administrative Code R 641-7.11.

Adult Consent to Participate

For adults, IRIS 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 Iowa Administrative Code R 641-7.11.

Provider Reporting

Iowa does have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to IRIS. The reporting mandate:

  • Applies only to certain providers.

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For more information, please see Iowa Administrative Code R 657-8.33(7)(b).

Data Sharing

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

  • Requires a data use/sharing agreement or memorandum of understanding and
  • Requires protecting the data's confidentiality.

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For more information, please see Iowa Administrative Code R 641-7.11(4)(a)(5) and R 641-7.11(4)(a)(7).
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Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; Immunization Services Division