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 +====== Welcome to the International Vaccine Codes Initiative (IVC) ======
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 +//A Global Community for Vaccine Code Experts//
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 +=== Join the Movement to Strengthen Vaccine Coding and Public Health ===
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 +Vaccine coding may not always be in the spotlight, but it is at the heart of every immunization effort worldwide. Without accurate and interoperable coding, immunization records become fragmented, vaccine histories are lost, and global public health efforts are weakened.
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 +That’s why we’re bringing together vaccine code experts, immunization registry leaders, and public health professionals to build the **International Vaccine Codes Initiative (IVC)**—a **grassroots movement** to ensure that vaccine data can be understood and trusted across borders.
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 +In May 2025, we will gather in **Bordeaux, France**, for the **International Summit on Vaccine Coding & Standards**. This is a call to action for all those who work with vaccine data—whether you’re designing immunization registries, developing vaccine codes, or ensuring that digital health records work across different countries.
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 +===== Why This Matters Now =====
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 +The push for digital health records is accelerating, but without standardized vaccine coding, progress is disorganized and inconsistent. Every country codes vaccines differently, making it difficult to track immunizations across borders.
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 +  * Have you ever struggled to interpret a foreign vaccination record?
 +  * Are you working with vaccine data that doesn’t align with international standards?
 +  * Do you see gaps in your country’s ability to track lifetime immunization histories?
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 +If so, you belong in this conversation.
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 +===== How You Can Get Involved =====
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 +  * **Join the Summit** – Be part of the conversation at the International Summit on Vaccine Coding & Standards in Bordeaux, May 9, 2025. Learn from global experts, collaborate on solutions, and shape the future of vaccine coding.
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 +  * **Register Your Interest—Even If You Can’t Attend** – We understand travel isn’t always possible. If this work matters to you, let us know! We are actively gathering input from vaccine code experts worldwide to understand their needs and adapt the IVC project accordingly.
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 +  * **Participate in Interviews & Discussions** – We are interviewing immunization projects and coding experts to understand how different countries manage vaccine coding. Your insights will help shape this global initiative.
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 +  * **Spread the Word** – Connect with colleagues, organizations, and stakeholders who rely on vaccine coding. A stronger network means better solutions for everyone.
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 +===== Upcoming Event: IVC en Español =====
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 +=== Anuncio: Primera Reunión de IVC en Español ===
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 +¡Únase a nosotros para la primera reunión de la Iniciativa de Códigos Internacionales de Vacunas completamente en español! Este evento reunirá a expertos en codificación de vacunas de América Latina y otros países de habla hispana para compartir experiencias y colaborar en soluciones globales.
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 +📩 Para registrarse, utilice [[https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WvGE6yh9QDahtmsLc70vJQ]] o envíe un correo a [[mailto:info@ivci.org|info@ivci.org]] y recibirá la información necesaria para participar. 
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 +===== Volunteer Opportunities: Be Part of the Solution =====
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 +The International Vaccine Codes Initiative thrives on the contributions of dedicated professionals who are passionate about public health.
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 +  * Build Global Connections – Work with experts from around the world.
 +  * Expand Your Expertise – Engage with cutting-edge vaccine coding challenges.
 +  * Shape the Future of Public Health – Play an active role in strengthening vaccine data infrastructure.
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 +Volunteer roles include:
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 +  * **Point of Contact (POC)** – Represent your country in technical discussions.
 +  * **International Liaison** – Build relationships and advocate for your region.
 +  * **Cochair** – Help lead and shape the direction of IVC.
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 +===== What We’re Building Together =====
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 +IVC is not just another technical initiative—it’s a global movement to support public health by ensuring that vaccine histories are accurately recorded for life.
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 +  * A global network of vaccine coding experts
 +  * A collaborative space for knowledge-sharing
 +  * A technical framework to improve interoperability
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 +We’re not here to replace existing coding systems—we’re here to connect them, making vaccine data work better for everyone.
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 +===== Our Next Steps =====
 +  * May 2025 – Bordeaux Summit: A global gathering of vaccine code experts.
 +  * IVC en Español – Expanding our reach to Spanish-speaking experts.
 +  * Interviews & Research – Shaping IVC to meet real-world needs.
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 +This is the time to act. The future of immunization records depends on experts like you. Let’s build the infrastructure now—so it’s there when we need it most.
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 ====== Vision ====== ====== Vision ======
  
-{{:ivci:dall_e_2024-07-02_14.38.33_-_a_bright_and_happy_pastel_illustration_of_a_diverse_group_of_people_including_children_holding_a_growing_plant._the_world_is_depicted_in_the_backgro.webp?225 |}}Vaccines are the second most impactful public health intervention, following clean water. They have saved countless lives and allowed children to grow into healthy adults. Vaccines facilitate international cooperation and ensure safe travel, underpinning our global economy. Accurate vaccine coding is crucial to maintaining this trust.+{{:ivci:final_2_.png?nolink&200 |{{:ivci:final_2_.png?200 |}} Vaccines are the second most impactful public health intervention, following clean water. They have saved countless lives and allowed children to grow into healthy adults. Vaccines facilitate international cooperation and ensure safe travel, underpinning our global economy. Accurate vaccine coding is crucial to maintaining this trust.
  
 Currently, there is no organization that vaccine code experts can call to get answers on how other countries are coding their vaccines. For example, during the pandemic, questions arose about what vaccinations were being administered in different countries and how they were being coded. Countries struggled to add concepts to correctly represent "foreign" vaccines due to a lack of information on their coding. While some individuals have partial knowledge about other countries' vaccination practices, there is no efficient, centralized place for vaccine experts to pose questions and get technical information on coding. Currently, there is no organization that vaccine code experts can call to get answers on how other countries are coding their vaccines. For example, during the pandemic, questions arose about what vaccinations were being administered in different countries and how they were being coded. Countries struggled to add concepts to correctly represent "foreign" vaccines due to a lack of information on their coding. While some individuals have partial knowledge about other countries' vaccination practices, there is no efficient, centralized place for vaccine experts to pose questions and get technical information on coding.
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 Our project aims to fill this gap by providing a support network for vaccine code set experts, enhancing our global response to future pandemics, and ensuring that accurate vaccine coding supports the broader goals of public health. Our project aims to fill this gap by providing a support network for vaccine code set experts, enhancing our global response to future pandemics, and ensuring that accurate vaccine coding supports the broader goals of public health.
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 +[[https://youtu.be/0WuqTEHFdjU?si=hw1eGh_uigqFcLBz|Watch Presentation 3:03]]
  
 ====== Objective ====== ====== Objective ======
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 This effort is not intended to replace or change how vaccinations are coded today but rather to help improve them by developing a comprehensive mapping system that allows different vaccine code sets to interoperate seamlessly. Additionally, we aim to enhance the professional development of vaccine code experts, providing a peer group that is critical for ensuring accuracy and confidence in their work. This effort is not intended to replace or change how vaccinations are coded today but rather to help improve them by developing a comprehensive mapping system that allows different vaccine code sets to interoperate seamlessly. Additionally, we aim to enhance the professional development of vaccine code experts, providing a peer group that is critical for ensuring accuracy and confidence in their work.
  
 +[[https://youtu.be/MCQbue4z1BQ?si=4nMLs4SJz9YpIHqG|Watch Presentation 2:41]]
 ====== Scope ====== ====== Scope ======
  
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   * Software and systems   * Software and systems
  
 +[[https://youtu.be/I2aQDsel1ck?si=-KElVfBE3gQNw5GA|watch Presentation 6:52]]
 ====== Primary Mission ====== ====== Primary Mission ======
  
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   - **Technical Support**: Maintain NUVA, map code systems to/from NUVA, and develop metrics and standards for vaccine code sets.   - **Technical Support**: Maintain NUVA, map code systems to/from NUVA, and develop metrics and standards for vaccine code sets.
  
-====== Frequently Asked Questions ====== +[[https://youtu.be/VWNaUl_A_0A?si=QwSM3bY6j7puONxT|Watch Presentation 5:43]]
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-**Q**: Is the goal to create a single vaccination code system that all countries will use? +
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-**A**: No, we aim to develop a comprehensive mapping system that allows different vaccine code sets to interoperate seamlessly, providing a unified framework for accurate translation and coordination. +
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-**Q**: What is the relationship of this group with SNOMED? +
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-**A**: Our group collaborates with SNOMED to ensure that our mapping efforts align with their standards. We aim to advocate for improvements in SNOMED that support the accurate recording and exchange of immunization data, benefiting the global immunization community. +
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-**Q**: What is the role of WHO? +
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-**A**: The World Health Organization (WHO) is a key stakeholder in global immunization efforts. While our group operates independently, we wish to work closely with WHO to align our efforts with international health priorities and standards, ensuring our work supports and complements WHO's initiatives. +
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-**Q**: How does this initiative support national vaccination programs? +
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-**A**: This initiative provides technical resources and tools, such as the NUVA code system, to support national vaccination programs. By offering accurate mappings and metrics, we help countries assess and improve their vaccine coding systems, ensuring they can maintain comprehensive and accurate immunization records. +
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-**Q**: Will this project replace existing vaccine coding systems? +
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-**A**: No, this project is not intended to replace existing vaccine coding systems. Our focus is on creating a mapping framework that allows different systems to work together, enhancing interoperability without disrupting established practices. +
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-**Q**: How can countries participate in this initiative? +
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-**A**: Countries can participate by joining our monthly calls, contributing their expertise, and collaborating on mapping efforts. Participation helps us gather valuable information and build a robust global network of vaccine code experts. +
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-**Q**: What are the benefits of participating in this initiative? +
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-**A**: Participants benefit from peer support, access to technical resources, and the ability to advocate for improvements in vaccine coding systems. This collaboration helps ensure accurate and comprehensive immunization records, enhancing public health efforts globally. +
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-**Q**: How will the NUVA code system be maintained and updated? +
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-**A**: The NUVA code system will be maintained and updated by our community of experts. This collaborative effort ensures that the code system remains current, comprehensive, and relevant to the needs of the global immunization community. +
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-**Q**: What impact will this initiative have on global health? +
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-**A**: By improving the accuracy and interoperability of vaccine coding systems, this initiative enhances our ability to track and respond to immunization needs globally. This contributes to better public health outcomes, more effective vaccination programs, and a more resilient global health infrastructure.+
 ====== Call to Action: Join Us ====== ====== Call to Action: Join Us ======
  
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 Become part of the International Vaccine Codes Initiative to help shape the future of vaccine coding and improve global public health. Your expertise and collaboration are essential to our success. Become part of the International Vaccine Codes Initiative to help shape the future of vaccine coding and improve global public health. Your expertise and collaboration are essential to our success.
  
-Please contact [[mailto:nbunker@immregistries.org|Nathan Bunker (AIRA)]] to get involved. +Please [[mailto:info@ivci.org|email us]] for more information and to get involved. Check out and share our [[https://repository.immregistries.org/resource/ivc-initiative/| one-page overview]] with leadership or other interested colleagues. 
  
  
 +[[https://youtu.be/T0EqM-iTIFk?si=jtieLZ39Ya1mAhYb|Watch Presentation 1:25]]
 ====== Site Map ====== ====== Site Map ======
  
   * [[FAQ]]   * [[FAQ]]
 +  * [[Bordeaux 2025]]
   * [[NUVA and Syadem]]   * [[NUVA and Syadem]]
 +  * [[IVC en Español]]
 +  * [[Volunteer Roles]]
   * [[Site etiquette]]   * [[Site etiquette]]
   * [[Metrics]]   * [[Metrics]]
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   * [[Acronyms]]   * [[Acronyms]]
   * [[Contributors]]   * [[Contributors]]
 +  * [[Call to Action]]
  
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