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Vaccination certificate for a child and an adult
Last reviewed: 08.07.2025

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Preventive vaccinations are mandatory from the very birth of the child. They will help to form immunity, protect against many dangerous infectious and fatal diseases. Information about what vaccinations have been administered is always subject to strict control. Previously, this information was recorded in the person's medical record and stored in the clinic. But today, in modern conditions, there is a need for a global change in approaches. More and more often, this information is required in various areas of our life and work. People have less and less free time, there is practically no opportunity to contact doctors at every need, to look for the necessary information. In addition, with the increased mobility of citizens, personal appeal for such information sometimes becomes simply impossible. It is these reasons that entailed the need for transformations. Today, the concept of a vaccination certificate has firmly entered into practice.
It is noteworthy that both documents, the medical record and the certificate, have the same legal force. Both vaccination cards filled in according to form 063/u and vaccination certificates filled in according to form 156/u-93 are valid. In essence, the documents represent a vaccination history. It records information about vaccines, timing and features of vaccinations that a person has received during his or her life. There are certificates for a child and for an adult. The first vaccination is given to a newborn child in the maternity hospital. They vaccinate against tuberculosis and viral hepatitis, about which the corresponding records are made. Thus, after discharging the child, the maternity hospital immediately issues a vaccination certificate and duplicates the information to the clinic where the child will be observed.
There is a vaccination room where a vaccination card will be kept. It contains the necessary information about the vaccinations received. Until the child starts going to preschool or school, the information is stored in the clinic. When registering, a card should be issued, which is used for further registration in educational institutions. The certificate form is 030/u, it is kept in the medical center by the nurse and doctor who work in the educational institution. The information is duplicated, it can be found both in the medical center of the kindergarten and in the clinic.
When the child reaches the appropriate age, all information is transferred to the adolescent office, then to the adult clinic. If we talk about documents that are kept at a person's home - there was no such possibility before. But in recent years, thanks to the emergence of such a new registration form as a vaccination certificate, information about vaccinations can be stored in a person's hands. This has a number of advantages and significantly simplifies the situation, especially when applying for a job, moving, since there is no need to visit clinics, archives, and request data.
Do I need a vaccination certificate?
The necessity and importance of this document is beyond doubt, as it contains all the basic data concerning preventive vaccination, and can even be stored at home. They must be recorded, as without them, neither further admission nor employment is possible. This is mandatory documentation.
Vaccinations should be carefully monitored. This is because a vaccination that is not performed on time can lead to the development of a dangerous, even fatal disease. At the same time, erroneous double vaccination of a person against the same infection has serious negative consequences for the immune system, up to dysfunction, the development of an autoimmune disease, and even the development of the infectious disease against which the person was vaccinated.
A vaccination certificate is issued by the vaccination office of the medical institution that the child visited for the first time and where the vaccinations were performed. It can be kept at home and contains all the data, even that obtained in the maternity hospital. Such certificates are especially in demand among the adult population, as they are very convenient to use. The need is due to the fact that today there are many specialties and positions that require a person to be completely healthy and vaccinated. Obtaining a vaccination certificate is a mandatory requirement for employment in many companies. Having a certificate makes employment much easier.
Also, having a certificate significantly simplifies the processing of all subsequent documents related to health, including medical books, spa cards, certificates for sports activities, and medical examinations.
One of the biggest advantages of the certificate is that the information in it is reliable and subject to control. The right to enter information belongs only to health care workers. The information is recorded and confirmed by a triangular seal, which belongs to the institution. This makes it possible to be absolutely sure which vaccinations have been given and which have not.
Where can I buy a vaccination certificate?
Issued by the vaccination room of the polyclinic. The institution that made the first vaccination has the right to issue it. Often issued in the maternity hospital when the mother and baby are discharged. It already specifies the first vaccination, the list includes hepatitis and BCG.
Vaccination certificate with vaccinations
It is presented in two parts. The first is general information, passport data. The second part is presented with medical information regarding how the person was vaccinated, what infectious diseases he suffered from. There is also information about what diseases the person has suffered from in his life, and what is the status of immunity. There are also notes regarding how the body reacted to this vaccination, whether there were any complications or side effects.
Next, information is entered about what additional studies of the immune status were carried out and what results were obtained.
Contains information about which immunoglobulins were administered, whether the Mantoux test was performed, and what results were obtained. There are columns in which information about vaccinations that are done at will or as needed is entered separately. For example, if a person traveled to tropical countries, he or she might need a vaccination against tropical infections. Some people prefer to be vaccinated against influenza, especially if they are at risk. Many people also get vaccinated against various viral, rickettsial, and bacterial infections, especially if their work requires contact with these microorganisms. Thus, employees of sanitary and epidemiological stations, veterinary supervision, research workers, laboratory assistants who constantly work with microorganism cultures and infected biological material are forced to get various vaccinations.
Vaccination certificate form
It is issued according to form 156/u-93. The doctor's personal signature must be present, as well as the seal of the medical institution that issued the certificate.
Order on vaccination certificates
As stated in the order: it can be issued by the maternity hospital upon discharge, by the institution where the person is being observed. Medical units and health centers that monitor health status also have the right to issue.
An entry about each vaccination in the certificate is made during the vaccination, and is signed. The order states that it is prohibited to make any corrections. The absence of information, or the presence of corrections, entails liability. The certificate also ceases to be valid. A person will provide a certificate when applying to an educational institution, when applying for a job, when being called up for military service. A certificate is also required for each visit to a clinic or any other medical institution. It is especially important when hospitalized or visiting a casualty department.
If any vaccination was not carried out, information about this is also recorded with an indication of the reason for its absence, contraindications are recorded. It is stored in a medical institution, and with the owner for life.
Vaccination certificate 156 at 93
It is issued in many cases and life situations. Thus, various sports events and competitions require it. It may be required by applicants, especially for jobs related to exposure to harmful production factors, food production, and catering establishments. It is a book that reflects the basic information that may be needed in emergency situations: blood type, Rh factor, information about vaccinations, infectious diseases that a person has had. It also records the presence of anti-tuberculosis vaccination, which is performed in the maternity hospital, on the 3rd-4th day of life. Further, information is provided on the Mantoux reaction, which allows you to identify resistance to tuberculosis. The reaction occurs in the presence of tuberculosis pathogens. Both mandatory and optional vaccinations are recorded. For example, many are done mainly when leaving the country, especially to countries with a tropical and subtropical climate. It is also recommended to get vaccinated against Lyme disease when traveling to the northern regions of the United States.
Information on whether the person was administered immunoglobulins, serums, or had an acute allergic reaction to any vaccinations is entered separately. Information on serological reactions is also provided here, on the basis of which it is possible to determine the tension of the immune system and intolerance to certain medications.
New vaccinations (optional) include vaccination against pneumococcus, hemophilia (recommended for children born prematurely, fed with artificial nutritional mixtures, and those who are frequently ill).
Vaccination certificate for adults
Makes life much easier, since time and paperwork are significantly reduced. It is not recommended to leave it anywhere. If there is a need to leave it, you need to make a copy for yourself and give the original.
Child's vaccination certificate
Issued in the maternity hospital, recorded, accompanies the outpatient card. Considered as an appendix to the patient's medical card. Can also be started separately at the child's place of study (in a preschool institution), if this has not been done before. Often issued in the maternity hospital, where information about the first preventive vaccinations is immediately entered. If there were contraindications to vaccination, this information is also recorded.
It is an analogue of the previously widespread vaccination sheet. It is forbidden to make serious corrections to the certificate, since it is automatically considered invalid. It can be stored at home or in a medical institution. The certificate must be kept for life, which is explained by the increased risk of complications and serious consequences in case of accidental administration of the same vaccination.
What to do if the vaccination certificate is lost?
The certificate can be easily restored. The certificate form is issued by the clinic. Or it can be purchased at any point of sale of printed materials.
How to restore a vaccination certificate?
It is necessary to collect all the information regarding previously made vaccinations. To do this, you will have to visit a clinic.
Who issues the vaccination certificate?
The institution that carries out vaccination prophylaxis issues the certificate. A newborn is often issued a vaccination certificate by the maternity hospital upon discharge. It is kept at home, or maybe in the clinic (in the statistics department).