Section 1-5 - General Provisions (a) The WyIR shall establish a system to coordinate immunizations. That system shall: - (i) Create an electronic immunization record;
- (ii) Provide electronic access to immunization records;
- (iii) Track an individual's immunization status;
- (iv) Allow health care providers to identify and send reminders to individuals about immunizations that are necessary for vaccine series completion;
- (v) Allow health care providers to identify and contact individuals about vaccine recall issues;
- (vi) Provide evidence-based guidelines related to immunizations for health care providers;
- (vii) Reduce the likelihood of unnecessary immunizations;
- (viii) Provide official copies of an individual's immunization record;
- (ix) Generate reports to determine compliance with immunization mandates and/or program evaluation; and
- (x) Generate reports required for participation in the state's vaccine distribution program.
(b) In addition to immunization data, the WyIR may also record results of Tuberculosis skin tests (PPD) and immunization exemption status.