Survey Results of State Immunization Information System Legislation
| Rhode Island | |
|---|---|
| What age groups are included in your IIS? | Children only (through age 18) |
| What type of authority do you have to operate your IIS for children? | Specific authority to operate an IIS / authorizing legislation |
| What type of authority do you have to operate your IIS for adults? | N/A for adults |
| Are any entities MANDATED (by legislation, regulations, rules or policy) to report immunizations to the IIS? | All, Public, Private, Pharmacies, VFC Comments: |
| If any providers or entities are mandated to report immunizations to your IIS, does this mandate include any age restrictions? | Childhood/adolescent/young adult Comments: |
| If any provider or entity is mandated to report immunizations, does the mandate specify that the report must be to the following? | IIS |
| What type of consent is required from a parent before reporting immunization information for their child to your IIS? | Mandatory, with no consent needed. Comments: Parents may opt out of having informaton shared but it still has to be reported. |
| What type of consent is required from an adult before their immunization information is reported to the IIS? | Other Comments: |
Page last reviewed: August 2, 2018
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases