IIS Policies: Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia.

General Information

Philadelphia's IIS is called PhilaVax, 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 PhilaVax. For more information, please see City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health Regulations Governing the Immunization and Treatment of Newborns, Children and Adolescents § 6a and § 6b.

Child Consent to Participate

For children, PhilaVax 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 City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health Regulations Governing the Immunization and Treatment of Newborns, Children and Adolescents § 6c.

Adult Consent to Participate

For adults, PhilaVax requires implicit consent with opt-out by law. Adults are included in the IIS unless they choose to opt out.

Resource‎

For more information, please see City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health Regulations Governing the Immunization of Adults § 4b(4).

Provider Reporting

Philadelphia does have a mandate for vaccination providers to report immunizations to PhilaVax. The reporting mandate:

  • Mandates universal reporting by law.

Resource‎

For more information, please see the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health Regulations Governing the Immunization and Treatment of Newborns, Children and Adolescents § 5(a) as well as the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health Regulations Governing the Immunization of Adults § 2(a).

Data Sharing

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

  • Allows data to be shared upon request or with approval/authorization.

Resource‎

For more information, please see the jurisdiction's memo on the City of Philadelphia Privacy Review and Committee Policy and Process.
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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases