Table 3. Population included, recording of individuals and vaccinations in the IIS of EU/EEA countries, 2016 (n = 16 countries).
| Country | Does the IIS record whole-of-life vaccination data? | Each immunised individual is recorded with a unique UI? | Does the IIS use the UI given to citizens at birth or immigration? | Can vaccinations administered in the past be recorded? | Can vaccinations administered abroad be recorded? | Are vaccination data entered selected from a list? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium (Flanders) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Denmark | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Finland | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Germany | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Hungary | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Iceland | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ireland | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Latvia | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Malta | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Netherlands | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Norway | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Portugal (mainland) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Romania | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spain (Andalucía) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sweden | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom (England) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
IIS: Immunisation Information Systems; UI: unique identifier.