PhilaVax Immunization Information SystemPhilaVax is the City of Philadelphia’s Immunization Information System (IIS), formerly known as KIDS Plus IIS. This system is maintained by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and allows health care providers to access patient immunization records. With this system, providers can vaccinate patients according to recommended schedules and avoid over- or under-vaccinating patients. More information about PhilaVax can be found on vax.phila.gov. The registry is populated using birth data from the state and immunization data submitted by health care providers. A city health regulation requires all providers with practices in Philadelphia County to report immunizations given to all persons. PhilaVax is secure and HIPAA compliant. The registry is protected through SSL encryption to ensure the data is safe and secure. Only authorized users are given access to the system, and all users must sign a confidentiality and security statement before they may use or access registry data. The Benefits of PhilaVaxPhilaVax is a valuable public health tool and is one of the reasons why Philadelphia’s immunization coverage rates are among the highest in the nation. Benefits of this tool include:
AmeriHealth encourages all of our network providers to take advantage of this valuable program and to take all the necessary steps to keep the people of Philadelphia immunized and healthy. For More Information
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