Covid vaccine record card
 

wife and I went for our 2nd shot today and was told not to laminate the original card.. lamination turns the card black.. they advised us to take a picture of card and keep it on our phones also you can print out a copy of the picture/card and laminate that

Good info. Thanks

Why would lamination turn the card black? It's just white card stock.

kathy

That’s my question, too. We were thinking about laminating ours, but there are spaces for additional vaccinations, if needed.

And that’s exactly why they suggested you don’t laminate the card i.e. the possibility of additional vaccines. I think someone was pulling your leg telling you the cards will turn black.

Why even bother? Their only purpose is as a personal record that you need as a reminder to get your second shot and which one it was. They have no "legal" use to identify you as vaccinated as they can easily be forged or faked or copied. A hand scribbled name and date on a card has no official use other than as a reminder or a souvenir. If you need "additional vaccines" the state or county has official records and will contact you as they do/did for the 2nd shot. That card won't be what gets you a booster shot if needed.

We were instructed to cut off the unused space at the bottom.. laminate. It did not turn black. Proof of vaccine will be needed should we travel out of the country. My husband had an appointment with his primary today & he was asked to show his card.

Take a picture of your card or scan it using the “Notes” app on your iPhone then you can save it on your phone. I scanned mine as stated above and have it on my iPhone.

Show his card to go see his MD, why, will they start refusing to see you without it....hardly

These are weird times. If you’re planning to travel out of the country or if your doctor is keeping track of his/her patients who have been vaccinated, having proof would be wise until this virus loses its powerful grip on all of us.

Haven’t got my shot yet! What is this card about? You actually get a “card” saying you got the shot? Like a note from your Mom!

Its paper! Whats there to turn black? Plus, keep a copy on your phone or ipad. Thats what most people do nowadays. Plus, I think if you intend to keep it for travel purposes or whatever, I doubt that hand written card will get you anywhere. Its like an appt card from a dr. Nothing more

I scan all important legal documents and store them on the cloud. I can access them from my computer, phone, tablet, or any device connected to the internet. If you don't have a cloud account, you can set up a Google Drive account and use up to 15 GB of data storage for free. That is enough space to store thousands of scanned documents.

we were told many cards turned black from the lamination process.. I'm just passing on what we were told at paddock mall yesterday.. they also gave the info. on taking a pic. and keeping it on your phone.. and printing a copy and laminating that.. it's not a big deal people, if you think they are wrong then laminate your card

*IF* they used a thermal printer to make the card then the paper would be sensitive to heat and would turn black if put into a heated laminating machine.

If it is hand-written then it isn't likely to be thermal paper.

Why are people jumping on the messenger? They are trying to be helpful by sharing info they were told. And why is it a big deal that a doctor wants to see proof you had the vaccine? They probably want to update your medical records and can't just take your word for it. Why jump to the conclusion that they won't see the patient without it? Lighten up, people.

I do the same with documents, it works very well.

Lot#
 

The lot number is on the card. Should there be any issues in the future, you can be notified.

Well, if my doctor did not believe me if I told them I had had the shot and needed written verification, I would start shopping around for another doctor. What about all the other information you give them? Will they believe that? I think you should get an image of it tattooed on your forehead. Permanent and informative.

I laminated our cards two weeks ago. So far they have not turned black. I do like the idea of the photo of the card, especially since the card doesn’t fit into my wallet.

Took our International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Booklet) and asked if they could put the info in that also. No problem. Just ask them. They are doing a great job. Make sure you thank everyone you come in contact with.

what difference does it make?

I was vaccinated in Lake County. I was instructed to give this to all my Drs to put in my medical records. Will also be traveling out of the country in September and have been told I must provide this CDC card. When I traveled all over Asia and Africa, I had to show the same type of vaccination record upon entering the country. Mine has been documented with the lot number of my particular batch. I can not imagine even trying to obtain this information from and state, local or federal agency at this point in time.

Thanks, Bill

The card would not turn black. The little stickers they had put on the card turn black from the heat of the lamination. Take a picture of it with your phone, put the card in the little plastic case they gave you and put it with your passport, (just like we used to do with the old yellow WHO cards.

Your sarcasm really adds no value to this discussion. My Dr immediately scanned it in to my record. If there are adverse reactions down the road, he can report it to the CDC with the lot number. It is not a question of what you tell your Dr and if he or she chooses to believe you. If your Dr did not want to document your vaccination record, had you had one, in to your medical records, maybe you should be looking for a new Dr.

I just put mine in a baggie and stored it with my passport .

Thank you. My doctor asked to let them know when I receive my 2nd dose & I will be sure to bring my card. Good info about lot #. Makes total sense.

Thanks
 

I was going to get mine done and now I know better.

perhaps hot lamination causes the issue of turning black - cold lamination may not

I am NOT geting the vaccine.
 

“Vaccines can cause anaphylaxis and other dangerous life-threatening side effects.” - NIH (National Institute of Health)

Example: “The United States stopped giving mandatory smallpox vaccinations 30 years ago. Some people die from it; and others have serious reactions, some permanent. Scientists say it's the most dangerous vaccine known to man.” - CBS News, 60 Minutes

These new COVID vaccines containing genetic instructions were rushed into use with extremely short trial periods. According to the IFPMA, the development of novel vaccines is a long endeavor. “It takes usually between 10 to 15 years to develop a novel vaccine, as well as establishing its quality, safety and efficacy.” states the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations.

The NIH, CDC, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), and the Department of Defense (DoD) combined to find the vaccine and dubbed the project OWS which stands for “Operation Warp Speed”. - Source/NIH’s National Institute of Infectious Diseases.

So bear in mind when you are being told that this vaccine is safe that this is the same government whose EPA said the air quality at the 9/11 site was safe for the cleanup workers, the DoD who had no qualms conducting LSD experiments on unsuspecting soldiers and said there was no cancer link to Agent Orange, and for-profit drug companies who market drugs in third world countries even though the same drugs have been banned in the U.S. and Europe due to harmful side effects. From 08/30/2017 to 02/03/2021 327 drugs previously approved by the FDA as safe & effective were recalled. This information was obtained from the FDA’s official website.

My final concern is that the COVID vaccines utilize genetic engineering. Messenger RNA vaccines (mRNA) vaccines have strands of genetic material called mRNA - source/CDC

I am NOT an “anti-vaxxer” nor a conspiracy theorist. I have had the DPT, pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, HBV, and the zoster vaccine. I am susceptible and was routinely exposed to these diseases at my workplace. These vaccines have a proven record and were not rushed into production.

For those who have NOT already had a positive COVID test, I would carefully weigh the pros & cons of a new, relatively untested vaccine developed at “warp speed” (their words not mine) that uses genetic engineering against a virus that is just a nuisance for most people. Before you jump on me for stating it is “just a nuisance for most people” here is another direct quote from the WHO; “Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.” COVID is not on a plane with Ebola, the Plague, Cholera, Malaria, or Yellow Fever. Not even close!

- David Dallas EMT-Paramedic, RN, ASN, Retired

The only purpose now, that we KNOW of, is for a personal record. Don’t know what’s coming or what they’ll change.

I was told just the opposite.

I repect your right to decide not to get the vaccine. I maintain that I have the right to decide if I will get the vaccine. Our 2nd shot is today.

More vaccinations??? Tracking. You'd better do your homework.

First - with regard to the small pox vaccinations - they were discontinued in the US when there was no small pox in most of the world. Today, there are no known cases of small pox anywhere in the world. Hence, there is no need to vaccinate people against small pox.

Second - While most people will suffer only mild conditions with Covid-19, the fact is ICU units were being swamped by the folks who suffered from serious conditions. While I am very healthy, I am not willing to bet that I won't need an ICU bed.

Third - We are just learning about the longer term effects from this virus with folks who seemed to have only mild symptoms.

I have no disagreement with your stating that these vaccines were developed at "warp speed". However, given the situation, I think the collective government agencies from around the world did the appropriate thing. The usual development of vaccines ( or any drug) takes 10+ years. This is to minimize risk to larger test groups. The initial smaller group tests with years of review were skipped. Instead larger groups were tested much sooner meaning that the individuals in those trials were at greater risk than what would normally happen. The results from those trials showed that some vaccines were not effective (and the trial stopped - Merck vaccine) or that the vaccines were effective and were scaled up.

While I respect your decision not to get vaccinated, please don't use scare tactics to persuade others to follow your decision.

I guess it is like your military shot record...

We were also told to not laminate-because there might be an additional shot! A LOT of people laminated the first card and they started telling everyone in line!

We were told not to laminate as it is an official document and it’s not to be altered. They likened it to SS cards.

I got my shot yesterday
 

and what you state for Ocala is not true. I had to show the card to them so they could match it up with their records. I did not get a call to remind me to go get it either. The second shot (Pfizer) does have some side affects on me but nothing drastic. But you are correct in that if a third shot is required next year, like the flu, the card will be required. No one knows at this time whether or not this is on and done process or an annual process. Time will tell. All this info came from doctors and nurses on sight yesterday at Paddick Mall.