California CDPH — Vaccines & Immunization Records

California Department of Public Health Immunization Branch 850 Marina Bay Pkwy, Bldg P Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 620-3737 immunizationbranch@cdph.ca.gov ​​

We're committed to ensuring Californians have access to safe, effective vaccines. The Immunization Branch helps protect Californians against vaccine-preventable diseases by: Helping them know which vaccines are needed, where to get vaccinated and how to access their immunization records Monitoring, investigating and controlling diseases and outbreaks Improving access to vaccines Supporting school and childcare immunization requirements​

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Note: Appointments scheduled on third party sites cannot be canceled or rescheduled here.

As insurance and in-network requirements may vary, ask your health plan or your doctor's office if there are any fees for vaccination.

Pharmacies enrolled in the VFC program can provide no-cost vaccines for uninsured children. Pharmacies​ in general require out of pocket payments for uninsured persons. Check with the pharmacy in advance to ask about vaccination services and costs. ​

VFC offers no-cost vaccines to providers for children 18 years of age and younger who are: uninsured, underinsured, American Indian, or Alaska Native, or Medi-Cal eligible.

Underinsured children are eligible to receive VFC vaccine only through a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), or a Rural Health Clinic (RHC) under an approved deputization agreement.

There are two types of records you can access from the DVR site: COVID-19 QR code that when scanned by a SMART Health Card reader will display the same information as your paper CDC vaccine card: your name, date of birth, vaccination dates, and COVID-19 vaccine doses. Record of all your vaccinations that were reported by healthcare providers and pharmacies to CAIR. Includes your name, date of birth, vaccination dates, vaccines received, and future vaccine recommendations. Note that all of your vaccinations may not have been reported to CAIR.

First Name* First Name *First Name * Last Name* Last Name *Last Name * Date of Birth* MM/DD/YYYY ​ Provide your current mobile phone number. If you fail to get a match using your current mobile phone number, try again using your email address. *Mobile PhoneEmail Mobile Phone (555) 555-5555 *Mobile Phone (555) 555-5555 * Create a 4-digit PIN. You’ll receive a link to enter the PIN and access your Digital Vaccine Record (DVR). *Note: Your PIN is needed to securely access your DVR.

By checking this box, you are declaring under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that you are the Patient or Parent/Guardian of the Patient and are therefore authorized to access the Patient’s immunization record. You are also agreeing to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and consenting to receive messages from the State of California regarding your vaccination record.

If you’re a parent or guardian and have multiple vaccine records associated with a single mobile number or email address, enter each DVR request separately.

Once you’ve completed your request, you will receive a link delivered to the email or mobile phone number associated with the vaccination record.* You have 24 hours from the time you receive the link to access your Digital Vaccine Record. After entering the four-digit PIN you created when submitting your request, you will see your vaccination information, including your name, date of birth, vaccination groups, dates, and vaccine manufacturers. For digital COVID-19 only requests, you will also receive a scannable QR code confirming your vaccination record is authentic.

To find your record, try re-entering your information with a different email or mobile number. If your record still isn't found, contact your provider to update your vaccination record in the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) or request a review of your record through the My DVR Assistant. You'll be notified of our findings and follow-up actions, generally within a week.

If doses on your record are missing or incorrect, we recommend contacting your healthcare provider to have them update your record by submitting the missing doses to a California immunization registry (CAIR). If you were vaccinated outside of California, you may request that your California healthcare provider submit your doses to CAIR.

Submit a request through the My DVR Assistant We're unable to locate or update your DVR over the phone.

If you believe there is an error or need further assistance, please email CAIRHelpDesk@cdph.ca.gov and include your My DVR Assistant Ticket Number along with a description of the issue in your message. Please note that the CAIR Help Desk cannot assist with correcting or adding missing doses to your record.

To use this service, you need to be a California resident and have received at least one dose of a vaccine in California to access your vaccine record through the DVR.

Please note, under California law if you are younger than 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must fill this out for you unless you are an emancipated minor 16 years of age or older.

When you request a review of your record through the My DVR Assistant, you will be asked to verify your identity. ID.me provides secure digital identity verification to make sure you are you—and not someone pretending to be you. Follow the steps to create an ID.me account or log in with an existing account. Once you have successfully verified your identity, you may complete your request.

Yes. You have 24 hours from the time you receive the link to enter your four-digit PIN and access your Digital Vaccine Record (DVR). If you forget your pin or don’t retrieve your DVR within 24 hours of receiving the link, you can start over and create a PIN at the DVR site.

NOTE: Once you've accessed your DVR and saved it, new vaccinations will not automatically update to your record. You will need to go back to the DVR site and obtain your records again to get the updated information.

Yes, the DVR website uses Google Translate to provide automatic translations. Google Translate is a third-party service, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of its translations. See the upper right corner to find the translation tool. Note: If you print or save your California Immunization Record as a PDF, it will only be in English.

California schools are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions at transitional kindergarten (TK)/Kindergarten through 12th grade and all students advancing to 7th grade before entry. Parents must show their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization.

The TK/K–12 immunization requirements apply to new admissions and transfers for all grades, including 7th grade, and students whose exemptions are no longer valid.​

Immunizations (shots) needed before starting pre-kindergarten (child care) and at each age checkpoint after entry:​​ ​

Parents must show their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization. ​You can request a copy of your child's digital vaccine record​ as proof.

Some, but not all recommended childhood vaccines are required by California law and regulations in order to attend school. Under the California School Immunization Law (California Health and Safety Code, Sections 120325-120375), to protect the public’s health, children are required to receive certain immunizations in order to attend public and private elementary and secondary schools, child care centers, family day care homes, nursery schools, day nurseries and developmental centers.

Starting January 1, 2021, all new medical exemptions for school and child care entry must be issued through CAIR-ME. Parents can create an account in CAIR-ME and apply for an exemption. They will receive an exemption application number to give to their child’s physician. The physician can register for an account in CAIR-ME and log in to issue the medical exemption​. Once the medical exemption is issued, the physician prints the form and provides a copy to the parents to give to their child’s school or child care facility.

In limited circumstances, some children who have not received one or more required immunizations (shots) may attend child care or school while they catch up on these immunizations.

A school must review the immunization records of students admitted conditionally at least every 30 days until the student has received the remaining required vaccine doses.

Immunization Branch 850 Marina Bay Pkwy, Bldg P Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 620-3737 immunizationbranch@cdph.ca.gov ​​

Immunization Branch 850 Marina Bay Pkwy, Bldg P Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 620-3737 immunizationbranch@cdph.ca.gov ​​

If you believe there is an error or need further assistance, please email CAIRHelpDesk@cdph.ca.gov and include your My DVR Assistant Ticket Number along with a description of the issue in your message. Please note that the CAIR Help Desk cannot assist with correcting or adding missing doses to your record.