Section 239B.12 - Immunization1. To the extent feasible, the department shall determine the immunization status of children receiving assistance under this chapter. The status shall be determined in accordance with the immunization recommendations adopted under section 139A.8, including the exemption provisions in section 139A.8, subsection 4. If the department determines a child is not in compliance with the immunization recommendations, the department shall refer the child's parent or guardian to a local public health agency for immunization services for the child and other members of the child's family.2. The department shall determine immunization rates of participants, evaluate family investment program efforts to encourage immunizations, and develop strategies to further encourage immunization of participants.Amended by 2023 Iowa, ch 19, s 785, eff. 7/1/2023.97 Acts, ch 41, §13, 34; 2000 Acts, ch 1066, §43