Two-Dimensional (2D) Vaccine Barcodes

Since 2011, CDC and its immunization partners have been exploring the potential of two-dimensional (2D) barcoding to streamline immunization practices.

On these pages you will find information about 2D barcodes for vaccines:

• About 2D Vaccine Barcodes
  Find background information about the need for 2D barcoding, details on the pilot study, and diagram of the pilot vaccine and information flow
• For Vaccine Manufacturers
  Find resources on guidance for industry, along with presentations and summary documents from the vaccine manufacturer’s forum
• For Vaccine Providers
  Find training documents and videos, plus AAP guidance
• For Software Developers
  Find information on 2D barcode scanning functional capabilities including National Drug Codes (NDC) primary to secondary packaging relationships with GTINs.

Vaccines Shipping with 2D Barcodes

2D barcoded vaccines on unit of use (vials/syringes) products currently being shipped by vaccine manufacturers are listed in the table below.  This list will be updated when additional 2D barcoded vaccines become available.

Note: If you are aware of a 2D barcoded vaccine currently shipping that is not on this list, please send a brief email containing the name of the manufacturer, brand of vaccine, presentation (vial type or syringe) and vaccine name to the CDC IIS Technical Assistance Team (or use IIS mailing address).

2D Barcoded Vaccines Currently Shipping Table

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