HB184 Summary

• Amends Section 22-11B-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish requirements for the state immunization registry maintained by the State Board of Health.

• Requires health care providers to report all vaccine administration data to the immunization registry through electronic interface or manual entry.

• Mandates providers review the immunization registry before administering a vaccine, unless they use a bi-directional electronic interface to retrieve historical vaccination records.

• Exempts annual influenza vaccinations for adults age 19 and over from registry review and reporting requirements.

• Prohibits the tracking or disclosure of personal identifying information for individuals who have not received vaccinations; registry information must be disclosed in accordance with state law and HIPAA.