It is easy to request health data from Texas DSHS. Requesters needing data for research must complete a data-sharing agreement (DSA) for each data type requested. A DSA outlines the conditions in which DSHS can share health data with outside organizations. Recipient(s) agree to the terms and conditions, which ensure confidentiality and prevent identification of individuals. Data may not be disclosed, linked, or used to attempt to identify individuals in the file. Members of the general public requesting data for their own use do not need to sign a DSA. Members of the media must contact the DSHS Press Office to request data.
What We Do
There are more than 20 vaccines that have prevented countless cases of disease and saved millions of lives. Vaccines are rigorously tested to ensure they are safe at every stage of life.
Welcome to the public portal of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Immunization Section, where you'll find comprehensive resources and information to empower your health decisions.
Vaccines are extensively tested for safety and effectiveness, providing parents with the assurance they need to confidently vaccinate both their children and themselves.
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Vaccines can prevent most infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), tens of thousands of people in the United States get sick with diseases that vaccines can prevent.
Texas DSHS has many programs that help promote vaccinations across Texas. Learn more about their history and what services they offer to all Texans.
Established in 1991, the Texas Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program works alongside public and private healthcare providers and coalitions to prevent perinatal hepatitis B transmission.
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Texas has an opt-in Immunization Registry. If you or your parent opted into the Texas Immunization Registry, you can contact us to get a copy of your immunization records. Adults must opt back into the registry before they turn 26 years old to ensure that their records from childhood not archived.