What do I do if I lose my COVID-19 vaccination card?

During this vaccination process against COVID-19 there is a document that is very important: the card that proves that you have been inoculated against the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

After you are vaccinated for the first time, you will receive a small white card stating your full name, date of birth, the name of the vaccine you received, the batch number, the date you received the dose and the name of the health professional who injected you.

Also, on the back indicate the date on which you must return to receive the second dose, in the case of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

It is important that you carry this vaccination card in order to receive your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

This card is also vital in case the health authorities recommend a third dose of booster – in the case of Pfizer or Moderna – or a second injection of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.

You will also need it for the so-called “vaccination passports” that are already being used in some countries and airlines.

But what should you do if you lose your vaccination card?

The Department of Health has recommended that when you obtain your document, you take a photocopy or take a photo of both sides.

In case you get lost without first making copies of the document, you must go to the vaccination center where it was inoculated. There, you will need to present an ID with your full name and provide your social security to obtain a new immunization card.

If you did not receive your COVID-19 vaccination card on your first appointment, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you contact the vaccination provider where your doses were applied. or with the Department of Health to find out how to get your card.