The small piece of cardstock with your vaccine information is becoming more and more important as an increasing number of businesses, employers and venues are beginning to require proof of a vaccine.
Many companies, including Disney, Google, Netflix, Tyson Foods and Microsoft are requiring employees to be vaccinated or submit to regular testing.
Around the Greater Cincinnati area, several live music venues are requiring vaccines for concerts.
So you've gotten your vaccine but misplaced your card. Don't panic – most states have records and databases of who has received the vaccine.
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I lost my COVID-19 vaccine card. How to get a new one in Ohio.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that you first contact your vaccination provider: pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens or your local government office.
To find your local health department, visit www.odh.ohio.gov/local.
You may also request your vaccination records from the Ohio Department of Health following these instructions.
State health departments will either email or mail a copy of your vaccination card, although it may take one to two weeks.
The CDC does not have individual records on vaccinations.
How to get a new vaccine card in Kentucky
In Kentucky, proof of immunization can be retrieved by contacting the Kentucky Immunization Registry. The system will have proof, whether you've received one or two doses of the vaccine.
To contact the Kentucky Immunization Registry about replacing a lost COVID-19 vaccination card, call 502-564-0038 or email KYIRHelpdesk@ky.gov.
How to get a replacement vaccine card in Indiana
To access your COVID-19 vaccine information in Indiana, the first step is to visit the vaccination portal and go to Access Indiana, the state's record retrieval site.
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Once you create an account with Access Indiana, you'll be able to access your COVID-19 vaccine record after you enter personal information including your name, date of birth, gender and your ZIP code.
Once that's done, you'll be able to see your vaccination information, including the vaccine lot number, the date you received your dose or doses, the vaccine manufacturer, the location you received your vaccine and the vaccine description.
How to safely store your vaccine card
It's a good idea to store a picture of your vaccine card safely on your phone.
First, take a picture of the front and back of the card.
If you have an iPhone, snap a picture of your card, go to the Share button on Photos, then select Hide. This will conceal your image in the Hidden album, which can be found by tapping Albums, then scrolling to Utilities.
On Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy smartphones, there's an option to create a locked folder where you can store the picture of your COVID-19 vaccine card.
It's not recommended to laminate a vaccine card, in case you need to receive additional booster shots. Wednesday, the Biden administration unveiled plans to offer booster shots to American adults who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine beginning Sept. 20.
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