Vaccinations - overview

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A central register of all vaccinations is maintained in Iceland. The vaccination register contains information on:

• Who was vaccinated

• Which vaccine was administered

• When it was given

• Whether they have had any adverse reactions or illness

• Reason if vaccination was denied.

The Chief Epidemiologist is required to observe strict confidentiality of all personal data included in the vaccination register, as is the case with other health registers.

The usefulness of the Vaccination Register

• Detailed information on participation in vaccinations.

• A good estimate of the risk of outbreaks of the diseases vaccinated against in Iceland.

• Easy to identify individuals who are unvaccinated and at risk of communicable diseases

• Healthcare professionals can easily get information about individuals' previous vaccinations.

• The public may receive information about their previous vaccinations, regardless of where they were carried out.