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Immunizations are important

Please see our newly updated FAQ page for answers to your most commonly asked questions. Topics include record or immunization changes, MCIR functions and tutorials, IP Status Reports, Compliance Rates, and MCIR sites and access.

Visit the MI Immunization Portal to download a copy of your immunization record!

If you are 18 years of age and older, you may be able to download your State of Michigan immunization record using a government-issued photo ID. Check out our tutorials for Computer, iPhone, and Android for assistance. To get a minor’s record, contact their pediatrician or your county’s Local Health Department, or submit a Request Official State of Michigan Immunization Record Form.

MCIR Office Hours

Please join us for Office Hours with the MCIR Education and Training Analyst team! See our Virtual Training Schedule for a full list of upcoming training opportunities.

MCIR Monthly Newsletter

Introducing our brand-new newsletter! With tips on maximizing your use of MCIR, training opportunities, assessment information, and more, MCIR Monthly is your go-to resource for staying up-to-date and making the most out of MCIR.

Update on MCIR/SIRS Grade Promotion and Digital Non-Medical Waivers

On August 12th, an issue was reported regarding the MCIR/SIRS grade promotion algorithm. This issue has been resolved. School and childcare centers can now resume all MCIR/SIRS activities related to rosters, grade advancement, and letters to parents. To correct the grade promotion error, digital non-medical waivers issued on August [. ]

MCIR Vaccine Inventory – Borrowed Doses and Expiration Date Validation

In recognition of recent inquiries regarding HL7 messaging and vaccine inventory management MCIR would like to provide updated information. Our analysis of these inquiries reflects the area of highest impact surrounds the borrowed dose process and expiration date validation. Please know we working to resolve these issues as quickly [. ]

HL7 Update – New Warning for RX6 Segment in HL7 Messaging

Important Update: New Warning for RX6 Segment in HL7 Messaging HL7 Messages are used to transmit vaccine information from immunization providers to MCIR. Some of the vaccine details are expressed in a segment prefixed with RXA. Included in that segment are the Dose Volume (a number) and Unit (cc [. ]

HL7 Vaccine Inventory: Matching Criteria

The MCIR System release dated June 26, 2024, introduced an update to the criteria applied to inventory matching. Please refer to this information or contact MDHHS MCIR Help Desk with any questions. HL7 – Lot Expiration Date: Matching Criteria To ensure precise handling of vaccine inventory information, MCIR is [. ]

July 31, 2024 – MCIR System Release

After dose of Hep B, HBIG can be added to the record. For more information MCIR System Release PDF.

June 26, 2024 – MCIR System Release

DTaP and Tdap updates, removal of PCV13 from status forecasting for routine assessments for all. For more information MCIR System Release PDF