How long should immunization records be kept in the Health Office?
The document, Records Retention and Disposition Schedule ED-1 (Section 185.12, NYCRR Appendix 1) states: “Individual immunization records, including authorization and/or parental consent: Retention: 6 years, or 3 years after individual attains age 18, whichever is longer. Note: The records may be requested beyond their legal retention period by persons needing proof of certain immunizations for college admission or other purposes. The State Archives recommends that school districts and BOCES evaluate the need to retain immunization records longer that the stated minimum retention period for these purposes.
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