From newborns to college, you can help protect your children
from 16 serious diseases by getting them vaccinated. The state of Alabama
requires students entering both public and private schools to provide proof of
vaccination through a COI, or certification of immunization. The Department of
Human Resources also requires children two months and older to have a COI if
they are entering a daycare. Make sure your kids get any needed vaccines before
the back-to-school rush!
What is a Certificate
of Immunization (COI)?
Formerly known as the “blue card”, a COI is a record of all
immunizations. You may contact the provider or county health department who
administered your vaccines, or ask your current provider if they have access to
Alabama's immunization registry, ImmPRINT, to locate your record.
What Vaccines are
recommended?
It is important to make sure your child receives the recommended
vaccines on schedule to ensure their long-term health. For more information,
please visit alabamapublichealth.gov.