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As immunization programs identify activities associated with CDC's IP25-0007 Component 3 funding, AIRA is available as a technical resource to jurisdictions seeking to strengthen the use of immunization information systems (IIS) and immunization data for measl...

AIRA’s IIS Data Analyst Collaborative (IDAC) held on July 16th, 2026 discussed the metrics for calculating RSV coverage rates and defining a consensus method for the upcoming season. 44 participants engaged in lively conversation structured around questions ...

During the Discovery Session, Lauren Shaw from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided an overview of the 2026 Q2 Immunization Information Systems Semi-Annual Report (IISSAR). The IISSAR is a semiannual survey that assesses immunization p...

AIRA’s IIS Data Analyst Collaborative (IDAC) held on May 21st, 2026 discussed the topic of Using Data at Rest (DAR) to assess data quality by EHR vendor. 47 participants engaged in lively conversation structured around questions submitted during registration...

During the Discovery Session, Mary Woinarowicz from North Dakota presented “Providing Real-time, Actionable Data to North Dakota Immunization Providers”, and Sarah Finley from Missouri presented “People, Process, and Progress: Adapting Agile for Public H...

Webinar | The Measurement for Assessment and Certification Advisory Workgroup (MACAW) held a community wide town hall meeting to introduce Data at Rest (DAR) into the Validation Stage of Measurement & Improvement

This report includes aggregate results for Data Quality Incoming/Ongoing Assessment for IIS participating in the Measurement and Improvement (M&I) Initiative. Assessment is completed quarterly using measures and tests developed by the Measurement for Assessmen...

This session provided a high-level overview of immunization information systems (IIS), including their history, core functionality, and the policies and standards that shape how they operate today. Presenters highlighted the critical role IIS play in identifyi...

Draft IIS Validation measures and tests related to Data at Rest (DAR) developed by the Measurement for Assessment and Certification Workgroup (MACAW) as part of the IIS Measurement and Improvement Initiative. Participate and Provide Feedback All members of...

During this Discovery Session, Wisconsin shared how IIS and linked data were used to examine vaccination coverage during pregnancy and associated infant outcomes, highlighting patterns across access, demographics, and care utilization. Michigan complemented th...

The Aggregate Analysis Reporting Tool (AART) is updated on a regular basis to enhance and improve the end user experience while using AART. Often times these enhancements impact Measurement & Improvement (M&I) Initiative reports, features, and user navigation....

This resource includes the takeaway notes and link to the recording from the February 2026 IIS Data Analyst Collaborative (IDAC).  The topics discussed were calculating flu coverage rates, determining non-reporting providers, and establishing baseline rates f...

During this Discovery Session, Alaska and New York City shared how they used IIS-supported outreach to evaluate vaccination outcomes and strengthen reminder/recall strategies. The session provided practical, data-informed insights for public health programs lo...

During this Discovery Session, Connecticut and New York City shared how they are using real-time VTrckS API automation to improve IIS inventory operations. The session highlighted approaches to automating shipment and master data updates, reducing manual proce...

This article summarizes a systematic literature review of potential barriers to public health data sharing

Webinar | Speakers from Wisconsin and Oregon highlighted different ways IIS data can be used by immunization programs and others. Topics included using IIS data to estimate Tdap effectiveness for preventing pertussis and to assess teen vaccination rates

Survey on data sharing and usage for research. Staff size and time were 2 most cited barriers to conducting research with IIS data

Webinar | This session discussed why data quality is important, ways data enters systems, ensuring data quality and developing an ongoing data quality plan for the IIS