Protect Your Vaccine Record Card

Posted by Merry, Alumni Mentor @merpreb, Apr 4, 2021

I was just looking at my half-finished vaccination card. Next Sunday is my second vaccination. I can't wait. It's been well over a year that I've been out and about as most of us.

But hold on, what do I do with my card once I'm vaccinated? CNN has some wonderful tips.

First off make sure that all the information on the card is 100% accurate BEFORE you leave where you are getting vaccinated. (name, date of birth, and the date and location of the vaccine -- for accuracy. )

Secondly, take a photo of both sides on your phone, for the first vaccination (if possible) and then the second. Keep a copy on your phone and email a copy to yourself. Then photocopy it and keep at least one copy with your important documents.

Lost cards or very damaged ones need to be replaced. Contact the provider of your vaccinations if you need to replace yours. You might want to jot down the time and place of your vaccination in case you lose your card and need to replace it. Visit your health department immunization information system (IIS). My state has a COVID-19 Vaccine Portal through the State Department of Health.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 Support Group.

Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Apr 6, 2021

I had shared this earlier, however, in the event this is helpful, the card was created by the CDC to be a helpful reminder and a way to confirm that the correct second dose is provided to you. At Mayo Clinic, however, the card is not necessary because Mayo is able to track when you should return and which vaccine you will need for your second dose. Should you have a need for the information on the card, it will be made available in your Patient Online Services account under immunizations.

Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Apr 6, 2021

Also, I have been told that you can request a physical vaccine card when you go into Mayo to get your shot. They aren't handing them out unless requested in order to create efficiencies due to the information being available in your Patient Portal.

ess77 - Elizabeth | @ess77 | Apr 6, 2021

In reply to @amandajro "Also, I have been told that you can request a physical vaccine card when you go..." + (show)

@amandajro Great to know. I got mine in January/February 2021 at Mayo. I'll ck with ???? when I go for appt on this Thursday, for MRI? I'll figure it out, Amanda. Thanks. Blessings, elizabeth

mhugs | @mhugs | Apr 20, 2021

I have read that you shouldn't laminate because there may be a need to write in boosters in the future. We made photo copies of our card and put them in our medical file. We made sure our primary doctor's office added out Covid vaccines into our immunization record. The original card we file with our passports.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 20, 2021

In reply to @mhugs "I have read that you shouldn't laminate because there may be a need to write in..." + (show)

@mhugs- Great idea about giving a copy of the card to your PCP. I'm going to check in my patient portal to see of he got a notice. Thanks!

Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Apr 21, 2021

In reply to @merpreb "@mhugs- Great idea about giving a copy of the card to your PCP. I'm going to..." + (show)

I was at Mayo this week and they already had my COVID immunization information from Walgreens. When I checked my immunization under Medical Record on portal, it was there.

Laurie

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 21, 2021

In reply to @roch "I was at Mayo this week and they already had my COVID immunization information from Walgreens...." + (show)

@roch - I texted my doctor through my patient concerning notification of my vaccinations. They also got a notification that I was fully vaccinated. I bet my Walgreens has it too.

pvb123 | @pvb123 | Jun 22, 2021

In reply to @flcipriano44 "After receiving both doses of the Moderna vaccine does Mayo issue CDC ID cards verifying patient..." + (show)

I received my COVID vaccination in January. EU countries are requiring a CDC vaccination card for proof. Will Mayo Clinic be providing cards for vaccinated patients?

Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jun 22, 2021

In reply to @flcipriano44 "After receiving both doses of the Moderna vaccine does Mayo issue CDC ID cards verifying patient..." + (show)

Hi @pvb123 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

Clinics which administer the vaccinations issue CDC cards at the time of the injections. If you didn’t receive a card, contact your medical provider where you received the vaccine.. They will have your immunization records on file and should be able replace your card.

Did you receive your vaccinations at a Mayo Clinic campus? If so, you should be able to access your records in your Mayo Patient portal and make a copy of the information. Contact the Mayo Clinic where you received the vaccine to get a sanctioned CDC.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-keep-covid-vaccine-card-safe-5181143

elenore | @elenore | Aug 7, 2021

Does the Mayo Clinic in Florida issue vaccination cards? My husband received both shots there and wasn't issued a card.

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