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About ImmuNet

ImmuNet Access and Enrollment

Patient Data in ImmuNet

Requesting Immunization Records

Reporting Data to ImmuNet

CMS EHR Incentive Program and Meaningful Use

Vaccines for Children and ImmuNet

About ImmuNet

What is ImmuNet?

Why is ImmuNet needed?

What are the benefits of ImmuNet to a provider's practice?

How can ImmuNet help my patients?

Can an immunization information system like ImmuNet really improve immunization?

Why are Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers being mandated to use ImmuNet and report data to ImmuNet?

When does the VFC mandate take place?

ImmuNet Access and Enrollment

Who should have access to ImmuNet?

How do I register to become a user of ImmuNet?

What do I need on my computer to use ImmuNet?

I had an ImmuNet account, but I have not used ImmuNet and have forgotten my username and password. Is my account still active and do I need to re-enroll?

Is there a cost to use ImmuNet?

What do I do if I am having trouble accessing the ImmuNet system?

Is training available for providers?

What hours will ImmuNet be available?

Patient Data in ImmuNet

Is parent consent required to share a vaccination record with ImmuNet?

Can I browse ImmuNet for records of children that are not in my care?

How is the accuracy of the data in ImmuNet validated?

What if parents do not want their child's record in ImmuNet?

What is being done to protect the confidentiality of patients?

How will ImmuNet help with school and child care facility certificates?

Requesting Immunization Records

Why can't I find a record in ImmuNet?

How do I obtain a copy of my immunization record from ImmuNet?

Who can receive a copy of an individual's immunization record from ImmuNet?

Reporting Data to ImmuNet

How do providers submit data to ImmuNet?

What should I do to get ready for data exchange?

What immunization data elements are required to be reported to ImmuNet?

Does ImmuNet support bidirectional data exchange?

Can medical office staff enter records into the Registry?

We provide only tetanus and flu shots in our office. Do we still have to report to ImmuNet?

Do VFC providers only report VFC vaccine data or all vaccine data?

CMS EHR Incentive Program and Meaningful Use

What is the CMS EHR Incentive Program?

What is Meaningful Use?

Where can I find more information about the CMS EHR Incentive Program or Meaningful Use?

How can I know if I am eligible for the CMS EHR Incentive Program?

Can I still use or send data to ImmuNet if I am not eligible for the CMS EHR Incentive Program or if I do not wish to participate in the CMS EHR Incentive Program?

How can I meet the Immunization measure for Meaningful Use?

What if I do not adminster any vaccines in my office?

Vaccines for Children and ImmuNet

Does ImmuNet interact with Vaccines for Children (VFC)?

Can one site access inventory at another site?