An immunization record keeps track of the immunizations that you or your child have received. It is also called a Yellow Card. It is very important and should be kept in a safe place. Immunization records may be required for school, work, or travel. They may be needed if an outbreak occurs to provide proof of protection. Yellow cards can be obtained at the health unit or through your health care provider. They should be brought to all immunization appointments to keep updated.
An immunization card, or "Yellow Card", is used to keep track of immunizations you or your child may receive. You can get a yellow card from your physician, health care provider, or local health unit. An up-to-date immunization record will prevent unnecessary extra immunizations.
The Yellow Card is needed when:
It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to provide immunization records for all school children to the local public health unit. Physicians do not provide the health unit with immunization information. Don't forget to update the health unit when/if your child gets another immunization.
Check for details on how to report your child’s immunization to the health unit by secure on-line form, fax, mail or phone.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit keeps immunization records for all elementary and high school students, day nursery attendees, and for any immunizations given to individuals at health unit clinics with the exception of flu vaccine. Immunization records are kept on file for 20 years after the last documented immunization is given. The health unit is able to provide copies of the immunization record to individuals, physicians, other health units and most other places upon the request of the individual to whom the record belongs.
