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What is an Immunization Information System (IIS)? |
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ImmuNet is Maryland's confidential and secure Immunization Information System (IIS). It is a statewide computerized database that collects and maintains vaccination records for children and adults. Using an IIS like ImmuNet helps improve public health by: - Supporting cost-effective and efficient disease prevention.
- Help identify and reach under-immunized populations.
- Improving vaccination coverage across the state.
Why It Matters: According to national estimates, manually retrieving vaccination records can cost around $14.50 per child, while maintaining a child's record in an IIS costs approximately $3.91 - a significant cost-saving for providers and the public health system. This highlights the cost-effectiveness of using ImmuNet and similar systems for vaccination record management. |
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Why ImmuNet is Essential for Providers |
- Physicians can overestimate how many of their patients are fully vaccinated, which can lead to gaps in immunization coverage and missed opportunities for preventive care.
- Parents are often unaware of their child’s immunization status.
- Inaccurate or missing records can lead to over-vaccination, which contributes to millions in unnecessary costs nationwide. ImmuNet helps reduce waste and improve patient safety in Maryland by preventing this issue.
- In certain regions or among smaller practices, immunization reminder systems may still be lacking, which can hinder timely vaccination delivery.
- ImmuNet allows for easy identification of at-risk or under-immunized populations.
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Provider Benefits |
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ImmuNet offers several advantages for healthcare providers:
- Save staff time retrieving or replacing records.
- Improve care delivery with tools like printable vaccination reminders.
- Access consolidated vaccination histories, even from multiple providers.
- Manage vaccines efficiently, avoiding waste and unnecessary doses.
- Meet reporting and quality requirements more easily.
- Electronically submit vaccination data and avoid manual data entry.
✅Key Takeaway ImmuNet streamlines vaccination management, improves patient care, and helps meet public health goals - saving time, money and lives. |
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Learn more about IIS and ImmuNet |
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Get started with ImmuNet |
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System Requirements Most computers with high-speed internet are compatible with ImmuNet. It supports all modern browsers but Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
Enroll Your Practice
To access ImmuNet, authorized providers must enroll here. After enrollment is reviewed by the Maryland Department of Health, you will receive your login credentials. While you wait:
Out-of-State Providers You're encouraged to use your state's IIS. Maryland is working on cross-state data sharing, which may allow you to access Maryland records through your state's system in the future.
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Reporting Requirements |
Effective October 2019:
All vaccinations administered in Maryland must be reported to ImmuNet, regardless of patient opt-out status.
For compliance details, please see Reporting Requirements and State Statute §18–109(d)(6)(iii).
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Accessing Patient Vaccination Records |
- Already an Authorized User?
- If you're authorized but don't yet have access, sign up for ImmuNet access.
Note: You must confirm your identity under penalty of perjury before submission. |
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Patient Opt-Out Information |
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Maryland operates as an Opt-Out State per §18-109(d). This means patient records are automatically included in ImmuNet unless the patient (or parent/guardian) chooses otherwise.
To Opt-Out
If a patient chooses not to share their vaccination record in ImmuNet:
To Rescind an Opt-Out
Use the Rescind Opt-Out Form. Printable version here.
Request Opted-Out Records Use the Release of Opted-Out Record Form.
Security Note:
Online forms are preferred for faster processing and security. Otherwise, please use secure email if your form includes PHI/PII. To request a secure email, contact ImmuNet Support.
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Contact Us |
Need assistance? Visit our Contact Us page for support.
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