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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If the individual or the individual's legally authorized representative has reasonable concern that the individual's health care provider is not submitting the immunization history to the department, the individual or the individual's legally authorized representative may provide the individual's immunization history directly to the department to be included in the immunization registry.
(b) The individual or the individual's legally authorized representative may send evidence of the individual's immunization history to the department electronically, by facsimile transmission, or by mail. The evidence may include a copy of:
(1) the individual's medical record indicating the immunization history;
(2) an invoice from a health care provider for the immunization; or
(3) documentation showing that a claim for the immunization was paid by a payor.
(c) The executive commissioner shall develop rules to ensure that the immunization history submitted by an individual or the individual's legally authorized representative is medically verified immunization information.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 161.0072. Providing Immunization Information to Department - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-161-0072/
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