MyVaccines is a free, secure, online public portal that allows individuals, parents, and legal guardians to access official immunization records from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Immunization Information System (IIS), PhilaVax.
This is an official record of immunizations that have been reported to Philavax, which can be saved or printed. This record can be used as proof of immunizations for school, daycare, work, or travel.
What Records are available on MyVaccines?
- Full Immunization Record: A complete list of all vaccines reported to Philavax. The record includes vaccine type, dose, date of administration, age of patient, and administering clinic.
- COVID-19 Record: Only includes COVID-19 vaccine administrations. The record includes the product name, manufacturer, date of administration, and administering clinic. This is not the original CDC card but is an official record of COVID-19 immunization
- COVID-19 QR Code: A secure, digital version of your COVID-19 record.
Who can access MyVaccines?
Anyone that has received an immunization within the City of Philadelphia or has had an immunization reported to PhilaVax can access their vaccination record. Parents or guardians can access vaccine records for children under 18.
Who will have access to my records in MyVaccines?
Individuals will have access to their own records. For individuals younger than the age of 18, parents or guardians will also have access to the record.
To access the vaccination record, the requestor must have access to the phone number or email in the patient record.
How can I request my/my child’s record through MyVaccines?
Parents and guardians can request their child’s record by completing the record request with the child’s information and the email or phone number associated with the child’s record.
I do not have an email account. How can I access my records?
You can access your records with either a valid email or phone number. The email or phone number used must be in your record within MyVaccines.
If you still cannot access MyVaccines, please fill out the patient support form: Philadelphia Public Health Patient Support Form or contact a Philadelphia Department of Public Health Call Center Representative at 215-685-5488 (Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST).
I am having issues accessing my record on MyVaccines. What should I do?
If you are unable to access your record, it is because the information being entered is not the same as what was reported to MyVaccines by your immunizing provider.
To ensure security of records, an exact match is required when you search. Make sure that you are following the below guidance:
If you still cannot find the record you are looking for, please fill out the Immunization Record Request form Philadelphia Public Health Patient Support Form or contact a Philadelphia Department of Public Health Call Center Representative at 215-685-5488 (Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST).
What if I need to update my or my child’s record?
If you need to update your record reach out to your medical provider. They can update your information and will report the changes to PhilaVax.
What if my record is incomplete?
If you were vaccinated in the City of Philadelphia and your record is incomplete/missing vaccination doses, your medical provider may not have reported the vaccination doses to PhilaVax yet. Please contact your medical provider for assistance.
If you received vaccinations outside of Philadelphia and want them added to your record complete the following form: Philadelphia Public Health Patient Support Form. You will need to include a valid form of ID and proof of vaccination.
Proof of vaccination must include time, date, lot number, and the administered vaccine. Valid documentation includes: