| When should my children get their immunizations and what immunizations do they need to have?
Every year the Recommended Immunization Schedule is distributed by the Texas Department of Health (TDH) . Visit the TDH web site and view the Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule chart.
You can also read important information by visiting the Vaccination Information Statements (VISs) chart and clicking on the type of vaccine (English and Spanish).
Source: http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/immunize/parents.htm
What are Vaccination Information Statements?
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law requires that VISs be handed out whenever certain vaccinations are given.
Source: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/vischart.shtm
Where can I get a copy of my child's shot record?
If you have consented for your child's immunization records to be sent to the ImmTrac, the Texas Immunization Registry, call (800) 252-9152 to get a copy of your child's record.
If you did not give consent, you will have to contact either your private physician or the local city/county health clinic where your child received the immunizations.
Immunization records are NOT available to view online by parents/legal guardian.
Source: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/ImmTrac/default.shtm
Where can I take my child to get vaccinations (either at a lower cost or free)?
You can check with your county health department for information on where you can take your child to get immunizations, or you can call the Texas Department of Health toll free at:
or
Provide your zip code, as well as the city, in your email and you'll get information about the closest clinics in your area.
Source: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/parents.shtm |
