Open AccessMeasles Outbreak in Minnesota (2017): Roles of an Immunization Information System
Author(s) -
Maureen Leeds,
Miriam Halstead Muscoplat,
Sydney Kuramoto,
Margaret Roddy
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2019.305526
Subject(s) - immunization , outbreak , measles , rubella vaccine , medicine , rubella , environmental health , public health , measles mumps rubella vaccine , vaccination , virology , immunology , nursing , antigen
The Minnesota Department of Health used its Immunization Information System-the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection-to respond to an outbreak of measles in the state in 2017 by assisting with the exclusion of unvaccinated exposed individuals from public activities, providing members of the public with their immunization records, and monitoring measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine uptake. Use of the Immunization Information System was found to be an efficient and sustainable tool in responding to the outbreak.