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 Immunizations: Documentation
When documenting
immunizations, consider the following:
If the child's
immunization history is based on a verbal report of the parent or
other responsible adult, you must:
- Confirm
immunization history through the child’s previous health
care provider, school, or day care center
- Properly document
the information (vaccine dates and source) in the medical record
If the child’s
immunizations are not up to date according to age and health history,
you should:
- Document
the reason why immunizations were not given based on the recommended
ACIP schedule
If verbal reports
of vaccine dates cannot be verified:
- Repeat the
immunizations
- Be aware
that for measles, mumps, and rubella, serological evidence of
immunity to all three antigens is an acceptable alternative
If
immunization records are missing...
 Contact
the DC Central Immunization Registry
at (202) 576-7130, ext. 7.
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