How can I access my immunization record?
You can download the Docket app to your phone to access your record. If you do not want to use the Docket app, you can request your immunization record from DC Health by filling out a Release of Information form and emailing it to [email protected] along with a photocopy of your ID. Please download the District of Columbia Immunization Information System (DOCIIS) Release of Information Form and send a completed, dated, and signed form along with your request and photo ID to [email protected]
If you are requesting your child’s record, you need to send your child’s information with a birth certificate.
Do you have my childhood vaccination record?
Maybe. Vaccines given before 1992 might not be in our system. The DC Health Immunization Information System has only the records reported from your doctor. If your childhood doctor reported them or entered them into their computer system later, we may have them. Otherwise, please contact the provider where you received your childhood vaccines.
My child’s school says they’re not compliant, but their doctor says they have all their shots.
- This situation may happen if the school and the doctor don’t have the same vaccination information in their system.
- Ask the school for a list of the vaccines they believe are missing or not up to date.
- Reach out to your child’s doctor and review your child’s vaccine record with them.
- If the doctor confirms your child is fully vaccinated, ask them to send an updated immunization record directly to the school.
- If the school still says your child is not in compliance, it may mean the doctor’s office hasn’t entered the vaccines into the DC immunization system (DOCIIS).
- You can ask the doctor to submit those records to DC Health
I work at a healthcare facility. How do I get access to the immunization registry (DOCIIS)? It won’t let me reset my password.
- Send an email to [email protected] with details including your full name, email, the name and address of your healthcare facility, and your role or job title.
- After review, Immunization team members will send you required training materials to complete that go over how to use the system and protect the privacy and security of patient-protected Health information.
- Complete the required training, and you will receive the logging credentials and instructions on how to use the system.
- If you still have issues with logging in or resetting your password, call the help at 202-576-9301 or email [email protected]
I (or my child) am uninsured or between insurances. Where can I get vaccinated?
Even if you don’t have health insurance right now, you can still get vaccines for free or at a low cost in Washington, DC. Children 0-18 (under 19) may qualify for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. This program gives free vaccines to those Eligible for Medicaid or enrolled in Medicaid, Uninsured, Under-insured (insurance coverage that does not include vaccines; vaccines must be received at a federally qualified health center (FQHC)) or are American Indian or Alaskan Native.
My child needs to get their vaccines, but the doctor’s office doesn’t have appointments for months. What do I do?
Pediatric clinics can be found here. You can select the clinic of your choice based on the ward and zip code you are close. Make sure to reach out to these clinics for vaccine and appointment availability before you go to these clinics.
Where can I go to receive vaccines?
Your primary care provider can provide vaccines.
- For children, click on “Pediatric Immunization Community Facilities” or “find a healthcare provider.”
- For vaccines for adults, click “Adult Immunization Programs.” For COVID-19 vaccines, visit vaccines.gov to find the provider nearest you.
What is the law regarding immunization for a child attending school or a Licensed Child Development Center (LCDC) in the District?
- The Immunization of School Students Act of 1979 states that, “All students entering and attending childcare or school in the District of Columbia are required to show documented proof of complete, correctly spaced immunizations, or proof of medical or religious exemption” (DC Law 3-20, and DCMR Title 22, Chapter1). Immunizations are required.
How do I know which vaccines my child needs?
- Your child’s health care provider can inform you of the recommended vaccines. You can also find the recommended schedule (for birth to 6 and 7 to 18), and the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule details can be found here.
- DC Health also requires specific vaccines for children attending school in the District (refer to the document).
How do I know which vaccines I need (as an adult)?
Discuss this with your healthcare provider, who can recommend the vaccines you need.
My name has been recently changed. How do I get my name changed on my Immunization Record?
- You will need three things to request your name change:
- Complete the District of Columbia Immunization Information System (DOCIIS) Release of Information Form.
- Provide proof of the name change (court decree, birth certificate, etc.), and
- a current photocopy of your ID.
Send these documents as an attachment to [email protected] explaining your request.
If you are requesting a name change for your child, please use the same process above, attach the child’s birth certificate, and if the name change is for your child, please make sure your child’s name is also updated in the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) roster.