Wisconsin
Immunization Program
Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR)
The Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) is a computerized Internet
database application that was developed to record and track immunization
dates of Wisconsin's children and adults. Immunization registries are seen as an integral tool for
assuring that children and adults receive
their immunizations according to recommended schedules and can prevent
over-immunizing. Currently we have over 1,400 immunization providers and some 3,500
schools with access with a total of 15,000 users throughout the state.
These providers account for 50 million immunizations given to 7 million
clients.
As part of the Public
Immunization Record Access feature, which allows look-up access to
immunization records, parents and legal guardians have
access to look up their child's immunization record in the WIR. Offering
parents and guardians access to look-up their child’s immunizations can
decrease the number of requests to providers for immunization records from
their patients. We strongly urge providers to offer this service
to their patients and join us in
our efforts to eliminate vaccine preventable diseases in Wisconsin.
Demonstrations and trainings are offered to
providers and conducted throughout the state at no cost. To register to attend a training, please contact:
Matthew Verdon at (608) 261-4948 or email him at: Matthew.Verdon@wi.gov. For demonstrations, please contact:
Thomas Maerz at (608) 261-6755 or email him at: Thomas.Maerz@wi.gov.
The demonstrations will allow providers to see the many functions of the system that are
designed to improve the immunization status of patients and the efficiency of their
practices. Click here (PDF, 17.4 KB) for a list of
provider specifications.
Technical questions regarding WIR can be directed to the WIR helpdesk at: (608)
266-9691 DHSWIRHelp@wi.gov.
Click here for a copy of our WIR
Brochure (PDF, 958.6 KB)
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Last Revised: March 21, 2011
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