IIS Policies: Maine

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 Maine.
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General Information

Maine’s IIS is called ImmPact, 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 ImmPact. For more information, please see Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 § 1064.

Child Consent to Participate

For children, ImmPact 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 10-144-274 Maine Code of Rules § 6(D).

Adult Consent to Participate

For adults, ImmPact 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 10-144-274 Maine Code of Rules § 6(D).

Provider Reporting

Maine does have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to ImmPact. The reporting mandate:

  • Applies only to certain providers and
  • Applies only to specific immunizations.

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For more information, please see Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 § 1064 and Title 32 § 13831(7) as well as 10-144-274 Maine Code of Rules § 4(C).

Data Sharing

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

  • Requires protecting the data’s confidentiality.

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For more information, please see 10- 144-274 Maine Code of Rules § 10(C).
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Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; Immunization Services Division