When my children were infants, calling the doctors office was how I remembered to take my children for their next appointments/vaccinations. The records were kept at the doctors office. Friends were telling me how they couldn't keep their schedules straight. They needed more information about their children's health. I wanted to help children and pets so they are not over vaccinated.
Having volunteered at various pet shelters and adopting two cats has made me even more aware of the needs of the health of animals. People adopt pets and do not pay attention to their pet's appointments, vaccinations, prescriptions, etc. We input this information for the owners.
Families need to take charge of their children/pet health records.