Immunizations for Kids

For copies of your child’s immunization records, talk to their doctor or clinic. Additional tips for finding records are available at Find My Immunization Record or you can call the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) at 651-201-3980.

To enroll in childcare, early childhood programs and school in Minnesota, children must show they’ve had immunizations or file a legal exemption. There are two types of exemptions: medical and non-medical.

Medical exemption

This type of exemption may be needed if one of these are true:

• There are documented medical reasons for a child to not receive an immunization.
• There is laboratory confirmation that a child is immune to a disease.

If one or both of the above applies, parents or guardians will need to submit an Immunization form signed by a health care provider that explains the medical exemption.

Non-medical exemption

If a family wants to be exempt from immunization requirements based on their beliefs, the parent or guardian will need to submit an Immunization form explaining why they don't want their child to be immunized. This document needs to be signed by the submitting person and notarized. Get your non-medical exemption form notarized.