CDC Vaccine Records: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to find your lost immunization records and understand why the CDC cannot provide them directly to you.
This service provides guidance for anyone needing to find and retrieve their lost immunization records.
Who it's for
This information is available to all individuals.
What you get
You receive instructions and guidance on the specific steps required to track down and retrieve your missing immunization records.
What it costs you
There is no direct fee to access this guidance, but retrieving your records requires time and effort. You will need to contact your previous healthcare providers or reach out to state registries to obtain your personal information.
The catch to know
The most important thing to understand is that the CDC does not maintain a central national database of individual immunization records. You cannot request your personal medical history directly from the CDC.
How to apply
- Identify the healthcare providers where you received your vaccinations.
- Contact those providers directly to request your records.
- If providers cannot help, contact your state's immunization registry.
- Follow the specific guidance provided on the official portal: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/vaccination-records.html