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.
About MIIC | Enrolling in MIIC | Submitting and Exchanging Data | User Guidance and Training | Statistics and Reports | Data Privacy | 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 | UUAV
- For Child Care
Providers
Forms and immunization law information specific to kids in child care.
- For School Health Personnel
Resources to help school health personnel implement the Minnesota School Immunization Law, report required disease outbreaks, and provide information to students and parents.
- 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 | 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
Spotlight
2012 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award
Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccine Clinics
Understanding Vaccines ECHO-TV Program
Frequently Requested
VISs
CDC fact sheets on vaccines.
Attention: Non-MDH link
CDC Immunization Home
Attention: Non-MDH link
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