5 Millionth Immunization Recorded in Riverside

The Rhode Island Department of Health has announced that the five millionth pediatric vaccination was recently administered in Riverside.

Dr. Richard Greco of on Amaral Street marked the milestone. The vaccination was recorded in HEALTH’s Childhood Immunization Registry (KIDSNET).

“We are very proud of reaching this milestone,” said Rhode Island Department of Health Director, Dr. Michael Fine, in a release. “Since 1997, HEALTH has worked with healthcare providers across the state to get vaccination histories entered into KIDSNET. It allows us to see who might not be protected from serious diseases. During an outbreak or epidemic, it is a valuable tool in helping identify vulnerable individuals. In both situations, KIDSNET can help us assure that all Rhode Island children are vaccinated and protected from disease.”

In addition to childhood and adolescent immunization information, KIDSNET keeps records of other preventive services such as newborn screening, home visiting, and screening for lead poisoning.