On 13 August 2025, EUVABECO was presented at the American Immunization Registry Association’s (AIRA) Standards and Interoperability Steering Committee (SISC) meeting. The SISC brings together experts from across the United States to advance technical standards and promote best practices in immunization information system interoperability.
The presentation, delivered by Sally Jackson on behalf of EUVABECO, introduced the project to AIRA’s international audience with a focus on the five tools it is currently piloting across Europe: the European Vaccination Card, a Clinical Decision Support (CDS) system, an electronic Patient Information Leaflet (ePIL), as well as Forecasting and Data Linkage tools. Together, these innovations are designed to address key challenges facing vaccination systems.
The European Vaccination Card strengthens continuity of care by giving people a secure, lifelong digital record of their vaccinations – readily available for routine visits or in emergencies. The CDS system provides clinicians with real-time, evidence-based vaccination recommendations, helping to standardize practice and reduce missed opportunities. The ePIL supports supply-chain resilience by replacing paper inserts in multiple languages with digital access, enabling vaccines to be distributed more flexibly across borders and during crises. Meanwhile, Forecasting and Data Linkage enhance pandemic preparedness, equipping planners with tools to anticipate demand, target outreach, and allocate resources where they are most needed.
One U.S. participant noted after the presentation that it was inspiring to hear about Europe’s progress, particularly given the challenges facing immunization projects in the United States. Several AIRA staff echoed this sentiment after the meeting, saying the exchange left them more energized about their own work and highlighted the importance of ongoing conversations between Europe and the U.S. on similar initiatives.
Reflecting on the event, Sally Jackson said: “It was encouraging to see the interest in EUVABECO’s work from an international audience. Engaging in these discussions helps us identify common challenges and consider solutions that can make vaccination systems more resilient.”
Through its participation in the AIRA meeting, EUVABECO contributed European perspectives to a wider international dialogue on immunization system interoperability. Exchanges of this kind ensure that lessons from different regions can inform approaches to strengthening vaccination systems.
