Wisconsin Immunization Program

Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR)

The Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) is a computerized Internet database application that was developed to record and track immunization dates of Wisconsin's children and adults. Immunization registries are seen as an integral tool for assuring that children and adults receive their immunizations according to recommended schedules and can prevent over-immunizing. Currently we have over 1,100 immunization providers and some 2,650 schools with access with a total of 15,000 users throughout the state. These providers account for 27 million immunizations given to 3.7 million clients.

As part of the Public Immunization Record Access feature, which allows look-up access to immunization records, parents and legal guardians can now have access to look up their child's immunization record in the WIR. Offering parents and guardians access to look-up their child’s immunizations can decrease the number of requests to providers for immunization records from their patients. We strongly urge providers to offer this service to their patients and join us in our efforts to eliminate vaccine preventable diseases in Wisconsin.

Demonstrations and trainings are offered to providers and conducted throughout the state at no cost. To register for a no cost, training or demonstration, please contact: Matthew Verdon at (608) 261-4948 or email him at: Matthew1.Verdon@wi.gov. The demonstrations will allow providers to see the many functions of the system that are designed to improve the immunization status of patients and the efficiency of their practices.  Click here (PDF, 17.4 KB) for a list of provider specifications.

Technical questions regarding WIR can be directed to the WIR helpdesk at: (608) 266-9691 wirhelp@dhfs.state.wi.us.

Click here for a copy of our WIR Brochure (PDF, 958.6 KB)

Last Revised: May 12, 2008