How does CDC provide information on COVID-19 vaccine doses?

How does CDC provide information on COVID-19 vaccine doses?

Data SourcesVaccination providers collect data on COVID-19 vaccine doses they administered and report the data to CDC through multiple sources, including:• jurisdictions,• pharmacies, and• federal entities.These sources use various reporting methods including immunization information systems, the Vaccine Administration Management System, and direct data submission.

How does CDC calculate the number of COVID-19 cases?

For aggregate state-level data, CDC calculates the number of new cases each day either by using the information provided by states and territorial jurisdictions or by calculating the difference in cumulative counts reported by the state from the day before.

Are COVID-19 vaccines documentation private or confidential?

Yes. Documentation or other information regarding an individual’s vaccination status is confidential medical information under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and some state privacy laws.

What government organization is keeping track of who gets COVID-19 vaccine?

CDC is tracking vaccine distribution and administration CDC is using both new and existing information technology (IT) systems to collect reliable, rapid data about COVID-19 vaccines.

How does the CDC define breakthrough COVID-19 infections?

Breakthrough infections were defined as new cases among persons who were fully vaccinated on the day of specimen collection. Hospitalizations among persons with breakthrough infection were defined as new hospital admissions among persons fully vaccinated on the reporting day.

How is the COVID-19 community level determined?

The COVID-19 Community Level is determined by the higher of the new COVID-19 hospital admissions and percent inpatient beds occupied by patients with COVID-19 indicators and is adjusted upwards one level if the new COVID-19 cases indicator is ≥ 200 cases per 100,000 population in the last 7 days.

What is the CDC’s Travel Health Notice for COVID-19?

CDC uses Travel Health Notices (THNs) to alert travelers and other audiences to health threats around the world and advise on how to protect themselves.