MCIR – FAQs
Source: https://www.mcir.org/resource/public-freqently-asked-questions/
What is the MCIR?
The MCIR, or Michigan Care Improvement Registry, is a collaborative project through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. MCIR ensures consistent accessibility to a person’s immunization record regardless of the person’s location in Michigan. This system also helps to track local and state immunization rates of Michigan residents to ensure immunity to vaccine-preventable illnesses.
Is my record in the MCIR?
Children born in Michigan from 1994 to present are in the MCIR. Some older children and adults are also in the MCIR. To see if your record is in the MCIR, you can contact your doctor’s office or your local health department.
How do I get my or my child’s immunization record?
If your/your child’s record is in the MCIR, you may request a copy from your doctor’s office or your local health department. Additionally, you can request a copy by following the directions on this form.
Who can access the MCIR?
Local health departments, pharmacies and doctor’s offices have access to the MCIR system. Schools and childcares utilize MCIR for their immunization compliance reporting. Health plans may view MCIR for their administrative reporting.
Is my record kept confidential?
Confidentially is of the utmost importance in the MCIR. All users of the system must sign and agree to a confidentially agreement before access is granted. No unauthorized access is admitted to the system due to the system’s built in security measures.
How can I remove my child/myself from the MCIR?
You can opt out yourself or your child from the MCIR system. To do so, you must complete and sign a Participation in MCIR Reporting form and send it to your MCIR Regional Office. Non-Participation in MCIR does not exempt children from required school/childcare vaccines. The parent/guardian is responsible for tracking all administered vaccines.
