Why is immunization record important?
When your child receives a vaccine, you will be provided with a “shot” record. The “shot” record helps you and your health care provider track what vaccines have been provided and what your child will need at the next visit. The shot record will be started at birth and updated each time vaccines are received. It is important to bring the record with you each time your child visits the health care provider or Immunization Clinic. This information will help you if you move or when your child enrolls in a child care agency or a school. It is recommended to keep the “shot” record in a safe place within your home.
Related Questions
- Can Immunization Program staff recommend that schools keep the medical record (containing the student’s immunization history) separate from the student’s cumulative record?
- I can’t tell from the immunization record whether or not the student received Tdap. What should I do?
- How do parents/guardians obtain copies of their childs immunization record?
