Implementation Tools

Use these resources to help implement immunization requirements in your child care facility or school.​

Overview

• California Immunization Handbook​ (PDF)
• California Law and Regulations
• 2019 Changes to Immunization Requirements (video)​
  

Guides to Requirements

Records (Blue Card)

• California School Immunization Record (CSIR/Blue Card/CDPH 286) (PDF)
  Print copies or contact your local health department to ask about ordering free printed copies.

• Tdap (Pertussis Booster) Requirement Sticker for older Blue Cards Guide for Sc​hool Staff ​​(PDF) (Order stickers for free from your local health department.)​
  

Computerized School Immunization Records

• Schools, school districts, and pre-kindergarten (childcare or preschool) facilities may computerize their immunization record-keeping systems. The computerized systems must contain at a minimum the information outlined in regulation section 6070.  Please contact CAIRheldesk@cdph.ca.gov if you need assistance, or

•  Use the School and Child Care Roster Lookup Tool offered through CAIR Hub to find out students' vaccine coverage information in schools. Designed for school personnel tasked with ensuring enrolled students are up-to-date in their immunizations required for school, this new tool quickly returns the immunization status for each student found in the California Immunization Registry (CAIR). Check out SCRL facts to learn more and then follow the steps for registration and enrollment (PDF).