IIS Policies: Louisiana

Purpose

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 Louisiana.
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General Information

Louisiana’s IIS is called LINKS, 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 LINKS. For more information, please see Louisiana Revised Statutes 40 § 31.13.

Child Consent to Participate

For children, LINKS 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.

Resource

For more information, please see Louisiana Revised Statutes 40 § 31.16(B).

Adult Consent to Participate

For adults, LINKS 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 Louisiana Revised Statutes 40 § 31.13.

Provider Reporting

Louisiana does have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to LINKS. The reporting mandate:

  • Mandates universal reporting by law.

Resource

For more information, please see 51 Louisiana Administrative Code, Chapter 7 § 703(C).

Data Sharing

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

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

Resource

For more information, please see Louisiana Revised Statutes 40 § 31.14(A).
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Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; Immunization Services Division