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 American Samoa.
General Information
American Samoa's IIS is called WebIZ, and it includes immunization records for vaccine recipients of all ages.
For children, WebIZ requires mandatory inclusion by operational policy. Children are included in the IIS with no possibility for their parent(s)/guardian(s) to opt them out.
For adults, WebIZ requires mandatory inclusion by operational policy. Adults are included in the IIS with no possibility to opt out.
American Samoa does have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to WebIZ. The reporting mandate:
- Mandates universal reporting by operational policy.
American Samoa does have a policy that regulates sharing data from WebIZ with other public health entities. The operational data sharing policy:
- Requires a data use/sharing agreement or memorandum of understanding.