55 National Immunization Survey (NIS) (Child/Teen)

55.1 Organization

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), CDC

55.3 Description

  • Used to monitory vaccination coverage among children 19-35 months and teens 13-17 years and flu vaccinations for children 6 months-17 years
  • Provides current, population-based state and local area estimates of vaccination coverage in US
  • Includes information on type of vaccination, number of doses, dates of administration, and administrative data about the healthcare facility where vaccines provided

55.4 Vintage/Release Frequency

yearly 2008-current (teen), and 1995-current (child)

55.5 Observational Unit

Person-level (child or teen)

55.6 Collection Methodology

  • Dual frame random digit dialing telephone survey design, including landline and cell phone numbers along with provider record check survey
  • Household telephone survey of parent or guardian
  • Mail survey of vaccination provider

55.8 User Guide/Data Dictionary

Complete supporting documentation available at same website as data download

55.9 Cost

Free

55.10 Proposal or Application required?

No

55.11 DUA required?

No

55.12 Special Notes

NA