IIS Policies: Kansas

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 Kansas.
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General Information

Kansas’s IIS is called KSWebIZ, and it includes immunization records for vaccine recipients of all ages. Visit this webpage to learn more about the IIS.

Child Consent to Participate

For children, KSWebIZ 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 Kansas Statutes 65-2886a.

Adult Consent to Participate

For adults, KSWebIZ 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 Kansas Statutes 65-2886a.

Provider Reporting

Kansas does have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to KSWebIZ. The reporting mandate:

  • Mandates universal reporting by law.

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For more information, please see Kansas Statutes 65-2886a.

Data Sharing

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

  • Requires that the data are only used for public health or other specific purposes.

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For more information, please see Kansas Statutes 65-531(1).
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Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; Immunization Services Division