How to Access Your Shot Records from the State of Texas: A Complete Guide
Keeping track of your Texas shot records is important, whether you need them for school, work, travel, or just for your own personal reference. The only issue is it seems that anytime you need to produce your immunization records, they are lost!
I’m Nick Bryant and I have worked in community health programs in Texas for the past 13+ years. I’ve also lost my COVID-19 card twice! I have experience requesting vaccine records is what I’m trying to say!
Fortunately, it’s easy to request a copy of your shot records from the state of Texas. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process step-by-step, so you can access your COVID vaccine, flu shots, and other immunization records in Texas with ease.
How to Request a Texas Immunization Record
To request a Texas immunization record for yourself or your child you will need to:
- Complete a document called the Authorization to Release ImmTrac2 History form.
- If you’re 18 years old or older, you’ll also need to sign an ImmTrac2 Adult Consent Form. It’s important to note that to maintain immunization records in the registry, you must submit the form by your 26th birthday.
- Mail your form to the Texas Department of State Health Services which is located in Austin Texas.
Here is more information about the process of getting your shot records in Texas.
1.) Download Your Texas Immunization Application
You can download the Authorization to Release ImmTrac2 History form here.
The form is only one page long and is relatively simple to complete. You’ll need to provide some basic information about yourself or your child, including full name, date of birth, home address, etc.
Download The Texas Immunization Consent Form
As aforementioned if you are 18 years or older you’ll need to also complete a consent form. This is called the ImmTrac2 Adult Consent Form. Below is an example of what it looks like.
Where To Mail Your Texas ImmTrac2 Application
Once you’ve completed the form, you can send it to the DSHS Immunization Unit via mail or fax. The address for mail-in submissions is:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Immunization Unit – ImmTrac Group
MC 1946, PO Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
The fax number for submissions is 512-776-7790.
How to Request a Copy of a COVID-19 Record In Texas
If you need a copy of a specific vaccine record, like COVID, you can download and complete the Authorization to Release ImmTrac2 History form, which you can find here. The process is the exact same as requesting an immunization record.
Once you’ve completed the form, you can send it to the DSHS Immunization Unit via mail or fax, using the address and fax number provided in the previous section.
How Long Does It Take To Get Your Texas Shot Records?
You can expect to receive your Texas immunization records in 7 to 10 business days. This is the standard timeframe.
I did however call Texas Immunization Registry and they stated that processing times are actually faster at the moment. For instance, I called on a Thursday, and they stated that if I sent my ImmTrac2 record in today, I could potentially receive my records by Monday.
How Do I Receive My Immunization Records?
The immunization application allows you to choose how you would like to receive your records. You can either have them mailed to you or receive them via email. If you are in a time-crunch then requesting to receive your Texas shot records would be the fastest way to get them.
What Is The Texas Immunization Registry Phone Number?
The phone number is 800.252.9152. You can call them to ask general questions about an immunization authorization that you sent to them.
What Is The Texas Shot Record Website?
Visit the ImmTrac2 Texas Immunization Registry webpage to get more information about obtaining your shot records. You will find all the information you need about obtaining a shot record in Texas like:
- Downloading the ImmTrac2 application
- Seeing where to mail your shot record application
- A step-by-step guide on requesting your shot records
- Even removing yourself or a child from ImmTrac2
Conclusion
Keeping track of your immunization records is essential, and accessing them should be simple and straightforward. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily request a copy of your COVID vaccine, flu shots, and other immunization records from the state of Texas.
Remember to submit the forms by the appropriate deadlines to maintain your records in the registry. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Texas Immunization Registry for support. You can visit their website or call them at 800.252.9152.
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Nick Bryant is the author of Understanding Healthcare Is Half The Battle and a Senior Counselor with 13+ years of experience working in community health and mental health. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching WWE on Friday nights, and working toward a Google Data Analytics certification. If you have additional questions about community resources or government assistance programs, simply leave a comment below and he will follow up as soon as possible.
