Abstract

LUHM, Karin Regina  and  WALDMAN, Eliseu Alves. Immunization computerized database system: a revision with approach in child health. Epidemiol. Serv. Saúde [online]. 2009, vol.18, n.1, pp.65-78. ISSN 1679-4974.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5123/S1679-49742009000100007.

Different experiences and methodologies used for immunization computerized database (ICD) with focus in child health were presented. Bibliographical survey from 1990 to 2006 was undertaken, using as sources MEDLINE, SciELO, PubMed and EMBASE databases. Other sites of national and international organizations of health had also been searched. As have no publications on ICD in Brazil, survey of these registers was carried through, taking as source the national and State Coordinations of the National Program of Immunizations and the Department of Computer Science of the National System of Health. Only articles with focus on child health were selected: 109 publications in 35 specialized journals were localized. Historical and conceptual aspects, objective, functions, relevance, performance and costeffectiveness indicators, and own limitations of the ICD are presented, as well as experiences in selected countries, including Brazil. The ICD integrated to other information systems is being applied as important instrument for the identification of populations with lower access or adherence to the vaccination programs and in active surveillance of adverse effects post-vaccination.

Keywords : immunization registries; electronic registries; health information systems; child health; immunization programs; immunization coverage; vaccine safety; health equity.

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