For those who have completed their COVID-19 vaccination system and cherish the paper card that proves it, they may want to think twice before laminating it.
The number one is to make sure that you have taken a photo of the card and that all the information is correct and that both photos appear.
Health officials and those who are at the vaccines will tell you that the photo as a backup before lamination will give you backup if you lose your card.
Or if a state or federal passport is developed, you will have a way to transfer your information.
It’s easy to take a photo, email it to yourself and then print it out and save a copy to your computer or phone.
Another reason for the backup is that your card was damaged during the complaint process, which can happen.
If you do not have a backup, you should contact the place where you received your vaccination and get a copy. Visiting a pop-up site can be difficult.
If this happens, you can visit the CDC Directory of Public Health Information Systems.
Although the CDC does not keep track of individual vaccination information, providers must report vaccinations to the relevant registry.
Contact your state phone number or email address to access your record and get a new card.
Health officials also suggest that you have a copy on your phone for quick access, such as at airports or doctor’s offices.
Another reason is that if you give a boost-shot later, it can not add to the laminated card.
If you still want a laminated copy, Staples and Office Depot are currently offering free lamination for vaccine tickets.
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