Immunization Records

Keep a record!

It is your responsibility to keep a personal record of the immunizations (vaccines) you have had in your lifetime.

• Keep it in a safe place with your other personal medical information
• Bring it with you each time you are immunized so it can be updated

If you do not already have a card or booklet to keep track of your immunizations, ask your doctor or local public health office if they provide these. You may download the Adult Immunization Record pamphlet (PDF: 551k), which includes a clip-off immunization record, or download an order form (PDF: 209k) to order pamphlets from CPHA Publication Sales. The pamphlets are free, but shipping charges will apply.

If you do not know what immunizations you or your children have had, you can:

1. Check with your doctor, who may have a record in your file.
2. Check with the local public health office where you were immunized as a child. Most public health offices maintain a registry of childhood immunizations in their area.
   
3. Check with your employer. Some employers keep proof of immunization (e.g. military).

If you cannot locate any record of immunization, you could ask your doctor for a test to determine your immunity to some diseases. It may be necessary to repeat some immunizations to ensure you are fully protected.

Vaccine Abbreviations

Your record will probably have abbreviations of the vaccines you received.
An explanation of the abbreviations can be found in the Canadian Immunization Guide.

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