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Find out Why Millions of Texans Are Enrolled in ImmTrac2


Benefits of Enrolling in the Texas Immunization Registry

The Texas Immunization Registry makes it easy to keep up with your and your family’s immunization records. 

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All doctors have access.

No matter how many times you move or change health care providers, your and your family’s immunization records are at any Texas doctor’s fingertips.

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Schools can verify vaccine records.

You’ll never have to round up immunization records yourself. Your child’s school can access them for you and let you know what vaccines your child needs to meet school requirements.

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Free and secure.

There’s no charge for enrolling, and there’s no monthly fee. The registry meets the highest security standards, and only authorized providers can access your family’s records. Information is available only to doctors, schools, child-care centers, public health care providers, and other authorized organizations.


Vaccine Records for a Lifetime

You can request a copy of your immunization history whenever you need it for:

  • Child-care
  • School
  • College entrance
  • Military enlistment
  • Travel
  • Employment in health and safety fields
  • Other instances

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Join ImmTrac2

To register children 17 years and younger, parents must consent. Consent is required one time and is valid until your child turns 18. People 18 years and older must complete an adult consent form.

  1. Download the correct form.  Each person needs their own form. All forms are online in Forms & Documents.
    Parental Consent Form (PDF)
    Adult Consent Form (PDF)
  2. Complete the form.
  3. Submit with a complete record of immunizations to:
    • Any local healthcare provider registered with ImmTrac2
    • A local health department or
    • The DSHS Immunization Unit

Mail:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Immunization Unit – ImmTrac Group
MC 1947, PO Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347

Fax:
512-776-7790  


Adults 18+

A child registered in ImmTrac2 must sign an adult consent form when they turn 18 years old. The registry holds childhood immunization records until the participant turns 26 years old. If a person does not submit an ImmTrac2 Adult Consent Form (EF11-13366) by their 26th birthday, their immunization records are deleted.


First Responders

First responders serve a critical role when responding to an emergency or disaster. Protecting yourself against vaccine-preventable diseases is essential not only to prevent infection but also to prevent the spread of disease while taking care of others. Learn more about First Responder immunizations

When there’s no time to think about your vaccination status, you won’t have to with the Texas Immunization Registry (ImmTrac2). This free, secure online system from DSHS consolidates and stores your immunization records. To participate in ImmTrac2, you must register by completing the First Responder consent form. Talk to your provider or local health department about how to register in ImmTrac2 with the First Responder Consent Form (PDF).


Request an Immunization Record

To request an immunization record for yourself or your child, fill out the Authorization to Release ImmTrac2 History form. Those who are 18 years old or older must sign an ImmTrac2 Adult Consent Form (EF11-13366). To maintain immunization records in the registry, they must submit the form by their 26th birthday.

  1. To request a copy of a vaccine record, download the Authorization to Release ImmTrac2 History form.
  2. Complete the form.
  3. Send the completed form to the DSHS Immunization Unit:

Mail:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Immunization Unit – ImmTrac Group
MC 1946, PO Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347

Fax:
512-776-7790  


Remove your Child, Yourself, and/or Family from ImmTrac2

  1. Download an ImmTrac2 withdrawal form or call the Immunization Branch at 800-348-9158 for the form.
  2. Complete the form.
  3. Send the form to the DSHS Immunization Unit: 

Mail:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Immunization Unit – ImmTrac Group
MC 1946, PO Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347

Fax:
512-776-7790