Oregon Immunization ALERT

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About ALERT

Need for an Immunization Information System (IIS)
Ever-changing immunization schedules can be confusing for patients, providers and parents. Compounding this problem is the fact that immunization records are often scattered. Most children who are not appropriately immunized are only missing one or two doses. When records are fragmented between providers, parents, and schools, it is difficult to assess whether a patient is truly up-to-date or not. Many adolescents and adults are unaware that they need to suppliment their childhood vaccinations. Oregon’s statewide immunization registry, Oregon Immunization ALERT, helps provide complete immunization information by making available: - Immunization histories - Official immunization records for school, child care, college and employment - Notification when a child is due or overdue for an immunization
Purpose of ALERT
ALERT is designed to track immunization information for those receiving immunizations in Oregon. ALERT … -Allows health care providers across Oregon to update and exchange immunization information about their patients in a secure and confidential manner. -Provides an accurate picture of immunization rates for private clinics, health systems, counties, and the state of Oregon. -Decreases occurrence of over-immunization due to inability to locate past records. -Assists healthcare providers to issue reminders to patients for pending immunizations. -Assists healthcare providers to issue notices to patients with overdue immunizations.
Sources of Immunization Information
ALERT receives data from both the private and public health care sectors. Private providers submit immunization information to ALERT either through electronic transfer of records or through submitting hard copy/bar code data. County health departments and health plans submit immunization information electronically. ALERT continually merges all of this data to create a complete immunization record.
How to Contact ALERT
For more information, contact Oregon Immunization ALERT staff at 971/673-0275 or 800/980-9431 (toll free) or via email at OHD.ALERT@state.or.us. You may also fax any questions or comments to 971/673-0276 or mail to the following address: Oregon Immunization ALERT 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 370 Portland, OR 97232 For more information, See Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About ALERT.