Immunization
Some people call them immunizations. Others call them vaccinations or
shots. Whatever you call them, immunizations are one of the best weapons
we have against a number of serious diseases.
Immunization Basics
When to get shots (immunizations) and other resources for your family.
Who and When | Free or low cost shots | Keeping track of shots
MIIC (Registry)
The Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) is the statewide immunization registry.
MIIC Basics | For Health Care Providers, Schools, and Child Care | Data Privacy | Statistics and Reports | Contact Information
For Health Care Providers
Technical immunization schedules, Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) Program, Got Your Shots News , vaccine storage, administration, handling, and supply issues, vaccine protocols, forms for tracking patient immunizations, and assessment of immunization programs.
Schedules | MnVFC | Got
Your Shots News | Vaccine
Issues | Vaccine Protocols | Forms for Tracking Patient Immunizations | IPI
For Child Care
Providers
Forms and immunization law information specific to kids in child care.
For School Nurses
Resources to help school nurses implement the Minnesota School Immunization
Law.
For Travelers
Find out where to go for more information on the vaccines you may need when you
travel.
Diseases Prevented
by Vaccines
Information on specific vaccine preventable diseases and vaccines.
Immunization Laws
Minnesota law requires certain vaccines for children and adults enrolled
in child care, school, or college programs or a legal exemption.
Immunization Statistics
Immunization rates for children, mostly kindergarteners, and adults.
Childhood | Adult | MIIC Statistics and Reports
Vaccine Safety
Lists of reliable sources of immunization information, including web
sites, publications, videos, and phone numbers.
Minnesota Immunization Program:
1-800-657-3970, 651-201-5503
CDC Immunization Hotline: 1-800-232-4636
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