LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – On March 26, more than 1.2 million Kentuckians received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, and just over 1 million in Indiana. As this continues to grow, more and more people are receiving vaccination cards.
Each person who receives a COVID-19 vaccine, whether the first or the second dose, will receive a vaccination bulletin from the CDC COVID-19. It lists the person’s name, date of birth, information about the vaccine and location. This helps the agency to keep a record of who received what dose and when. It also allows the person to follow up when they need the second dose, if necessary.
Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage, Louisville Acting Medical Director, said it is important to keep your vaccination card in a safe place with all of your other important documents, such as a birth certificate or marriage license. You may need to present proof of vaccination in the future, for an employer, business or travel.
If you lose your card, some providers may provide another one. Each agency must make records for all vaccinations. If they don’t give you another one, Dr. Hartlage says that you can call your primary care doctor and they can request these records.
She also warned against taking a photo of your card and sharing it on social media. Scammers can make a copy of it along with your other personal information. “No one should ask you to pay for a vaccination card,” said Hartlage. “It must be administered to you by the provider where you received the vaccine. So it shouldn’t be something you have to order or pay to prove it is part of the package. So I would say that you are skeptical of anyone who is reaching out and asking for something from you in return. “
Thursday, Office Depot and Staples announced that they will let you laminate your vaccination card for free until July.
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