Disclaimer

Disclaimer · Important Legal Notice

Immunization Record provides general informational content about US immunization records. We are not a healthcare provider, government agency, law firm, or licensed advisor. This page sets out the legal limits of our content, our affiliate disclosures, and how to use this site safely and appropriately.

Effective: April 24, 2026
Reviewed: Quarterly
Applies to: All content on this site

Summary & Key Points

Informational Purpose Only

All content on Immunization Record — including text, graphics, tables, infographics, downloadable resources, and embedded media — is published for general informational purposes only. The Site is designed to help US residents understand the official processes for retrieving their personal vaccination records, but it does not constitute professional advice of any kind, and it cannot substitute for the judgment of a licensed professional in any field.

Reliance on any information provided on this Site is solely at your own risk. The Site, its operators, its editorial team, and its contributors are not liable for any decision you make based on information published here. While we make every effort to keep our content accurate and up to date through the editorial standards documented in our Editorial Policy and Fact-Check Policy, no website can guarantee that every claim is accurate at every moment in time.

No Medical Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals, and our editorial team does not include physicians, nurses, pharmacists, or other clinicians providing medical guidance through this Site. Information about vaccines, vaccine schedules, immunization requirements, titer tests, medical exemptions, contraindications, side effects, or any other health-related topic is provided as a starting point for understanding the general landscape — not as personalized medical advice.

No Legal Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice. Our content describes how official immunization record systems work, what state laws say about school vaccination requirements, what federal laws govern record privacy and falsification, and similar publicly-knowable factual matters. None of this constitutes legal counsel for your individual situation.

Specific situations where you should consult a licensed attorney include — but are not limited to:

• Disputes with a school over vaccination requirements or exemption denials.
• Disputes with an employer over vaccine mandates or proof requirements.
• Custody-related questions involving child vaccination decisions.
• Questions about religious or philosophical exemption rights.
• Federal investigations or charges related to falsified records.
• Civil rights claims involving vaccine status.
• Immigration questions where vaccination status affects status.
• Questions about HIPAA or state health privacy law applied to your situation.

Laws change. Court interpretations change. State-specific requirements vary. A licensed attorney in your specific jurisdiction is the only appropriate source for advice on your individual legal situation.

No Government, Provider, or Brand Affiliation

Immunization Record is an independent informational website. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise associated with any of the entities we discuss in our guides. Specifically — and without limiting the generality of this statement:

• We are not affiliated with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services, or any other federal agency.
• We are not affiliated with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), CAIR2, CAIR-ME, or any other California state agency.
• We are not affiliated with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), ImmTrac2, or any other Texas state agency.
• We are not affiliated with any other state department of health or state immunization registry, including but not limited to MCIR (Michigan), WIR (Wisconsin), NYSIIS (New York), I-CARE (Illinois), CIIS (Colorado), Florida SHOTS, GRITS (Georgia), or any other state IIS.
• We are not affiliated with any city or county health department, including the New York City Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR), Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Southern Nevada Health District, Washoe County Health District, San Antonio Metro Health, or any other local health agency.
• We are not affiliated with any pharmacy chain, including CVS Health, Walgreens, Walmart, Costco, Rite Aid, Kroger, Publix, Safeway, Sam’s Club, Meijer, or H-E-B.
• We are not affiliated with any healthcare provider system, including Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, Providence, Cleveland Clinic, or any other.
• We are not affiliated with any university or educational institution, including DePaul University, the University of Florida, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Central Florida, Northwestern University, Purdue University, or any other.

Where we mention these entities by name, it is for the strict purpose of helping readers identify and access the correct official source for their immunization records. All trademarks, service marks, registered marks, agency names, and logos are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification purposes consistent with fair use under United States trademark law.

Third-Party Links & External Sites

This Site contains many links to external websites operated by third parties — primarily government agencies, healthcare providers, pharmacy chains, and educational institutions. We provide these links because they are the authoritative sources for the topic at hand. However:

• We have no control over the content, availability, accuracy, or privacy practices of external sites.
• The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site by us, nor does it imply endorsement of this Site by the linked entity.
• External sites operate under their own terms of service and privacy policies — please review those when you visit.
• Phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses of external entities can change without notice. We re-verify on a quarterly basis but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy.
• We are not responsible for any harm or loss arising from your use of an external site we link to.

If you find a link on our Site that is broken, redirects to an unintended destination, or has been compromised, please email editor@immunizationrecord.org immediately so we can investigate.

Accuracy & Currency of Information

We take editorial accuracy seriously. Our Editorial Policy and Fact-Check Policy describe in detail how we verify and re-verify information. Despite this care, we make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that information on this Site is complete, current, or free from errors. Specifically:

• State immunization systems change frequently. A portal URL, phone number, fee, or form code that was accurate when published may have changed since our last verification cycle.
• Federal and state laws change. Our description of statutory requirements may not reflect the latest amendments or court interpretations.
• Pharmacy chain policies change. The retrieval process described in a guide may differ from the actual current process at any specific store location.
• Processing times and fees described are typical, not guaranteed. Your specific request may take longer or cost differently based on your individual circumstances.

Always verify time-sensitive information (especially deadlines, fees, and contact information) directly with the official source before relying on it for an important decision.

Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure

In compliance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255), we disclose the following:

Display advertising

This Site displays advertising delivered by third-party ad networks. We earn revenue when ads are displayed and, in some cases, when readers click on or interact with ads. The presence of advertising does not influence our editorial coverage. See our Advertiser Firewall policy.

Affiliate links

Some links on this Site may be affiliate links — meaning we earn a small commission if you click the link and complete a qualifying action (such as signing up for a service or making a purchase). Affiliate revenue does not change the price you pay. We use affiliate revenue to help fund the editorial work that keeps this Site free for readers.

Affiliate relationships, where they exist, are limited to services genuinely useful to readers seeking immunization records — for example, online medical record services, identity verification services where state portals require them, or telehealth services for adults who need vaccinations and titer tests. We do not run affiliate relationships with state agencies (which have no commercial component) or with any party where our objective coverage could be compromised.

Sponsored content

We do not publish sponsored content. We do not accept payment in exchange for editorial coverage. We do not run “guest posts” from PR or marketing teams. Every published guide on this Site is produced by our internal editorial team under the standards documented in our Editorial Policy.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Immunization Record, its operators, its editorial team, its contributors, its service providers, and its successors and assigns disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your access to or use of this Site, including but not limited to:

• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in published content.
• Delays, failures, or interruptions of service.
• Loss of data, loss of profits, or loss of business opportunities.
• Personal injury, illness, or property damage of any kind.
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Site or on linked external sites.
• Any other matter relating to the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which damages are sought, whether in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you in full. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Fair Use & Trademark Notice

This Site references many trademarks, service marks, brand names, agency names, registry names, and product names. All such marks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this Site is for purposes of identification, comparison, commentary, education, and reporting consistent with the doctrine of fair use under United States trademark law and copyright law (17 U.S.C. §107).

The use of any trademark on this Site does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship by the trademark owner. Where we discuss a trademarked entity (for example, a pharmacy chain or state immunization registry), we do so to help readers identify and use the official services associated with that entity — not to suggest any commercial relationship.

If you are a trademark owner who believes the use of your mark on this Site goes beyond fair use, please contact editor@immunizationrecord.org with details and we will review promptly.

DMCA Notice & Takedown

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and take copyright infringement claims seriously. If you believe content on this Site infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §512).

To be effective, your notice must include all of the following:

1. An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
3. Identification of the material on this Site that you claim is infringing, including the URL.
4. Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.

Send DMCA notices to privacy@immunizationrecord.org with the subject line “DMCA Notice.” We will respond consistent with the requirements of the DMCA and may remove or restrict access to allegedly infringing content while we investigate.

Testimonials & Endorsements

We do not currently publish testimonials, reader reviews, case studies, or endorsements on this Site. If we begin doing so in the future, we will comply with FTC endorsement guidelines, including clear disclosure of any material connection between the endorser and Immunization Record, and we will only publish testimonials that reflect the genuine experiences and opinions of the people quoted.

No Guarantee of Outcomes

Following the steps in any of our guides does not guarantee that you will successfully retrieve your immunization record, that the record will be complete, that it will be acceptable for your specific purpose (school enrollment, employment, travel, etc.), or that the responsible agency or provider will respond within the typical timeframe we describe.

Many factors are outside our control and outside the control of any individual reader — including state agency staffing levels, technical issues with state portals, variations in pharmacy chain processes between locations, the completeness of historical records, and changes in law or policy. We provide our best understanding of how the systems are intended to work, but real-world results vary.

Governing Law

This Disclaimer is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and, where applicable, the state of the operator’s principal place of business, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Disclaimer or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the appropriate state or federal courts of that jurisdiction. Use of the Site outside the United States may be subject to additional local laws — see our Privacy Policy for international privacy considerations.

Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, in applicable law, or in the structure of the Site. The current version is always available at this page, and the “Effective” date at the top reflects when the current version was published. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about any aspect of this Disclaimer, want to report a content concern, want to file a DMCA notice, or need any other clarification, contact us at:

For full contact details and our policies on response times, please see our Contact page.