Should I get my CDC issued vaccine card laminated? Many home office chains are using the gimmick of offering free lamination of Health Cards and shot records to draw people into their stores.
Should you take advantage of the offers of free lamination of Covid-19 vaccination cards?
Well, ask yourself what is the purpose? Do you expect to be carrying around your medical records all the time? Do you think someone is actually going to violate HIPAA regulation and ask you to show this easily counterfeited piece of paper for any reason?
I have heard of local VFW halls asking for proof. Smart churches might ask also. Not sure if they can get away with it but until someone files a lawsuit…
It’s highly doubtful. A better solution would be to have a copy laminated. Keep the original in a protective sleeve if you are prone to spill coffee or hamburger grease on your important papers.
Besides, chances are there will be booster shots needed in six months or so.
Here are some cheap plastic sleeves that the card will fit into: