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groundloop

(11,576 posts)
Wed Jul 14, 2021, 07:10 PM Jul 2021

Safety of taking a 2nd set of covid shots????

My genius daughter has misplaced her Covid vaccination card, she thinks it probably got thrown out a couple of weeks ago. She got her shots at a Publix pharmacy so I told her to head over there and see about getting a replacement card, but in searching online it looks like they may not be able to issue a replacement.

She has something coming up in November which will require proof of vaccination. If she can't get a replacement card the only other thing I can think of is to take both shots all over again (or just get the single shot J&J), but that raises a HUGE red flag about safety. I haven't been able to find anything on that, I'm wondering if anyone else out there has seen anything.

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SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
1. Call or visit pharmacy with her & her ID
Wed Jul 14, 2021, 07:15 PM
Jul 2021

They should give you something to prove she received vaxes there & dates.

I would def not retake as we have no idea if that would be safe!

catrose

(5,098 posts)
2. Pfizer is seeking approval for a 3rd shot at least, but who knows if that will be approved by Nov
Wed Jul 14, 2021, 07:16 PM
Jul 2021

The nurse who vaccinated me suggested that I take a photo of my card, not that that helps your daughter now.

hlthe2b

(102,851 posts)
3. Definitely start with Publix. In addition, many states have a computerized immunization registry
Wed Jul 14, 2021, 07:18 PM
Jul 2021

that is searchable through the Dept. of Health online(e.g., Colorado) or if not searchable, allows you to make an email inquiry to the program staff to check for you.

But, PublixPharmacy can definitely provide you proof of vaccines. Whoever said they couldn't is not informed. Under HIPAA they can't give the info to you, but to the patient? Absolutely.

groundloop

(11,576 posts)
5. I found something online that said Publix wasn't able to provide replacement cards......
Wed Jul 14, 2021, 07:23 PM
Jul 2021

but obviously my daughter needs to go to the Publix pharmacy where she got the vaccine as her first resort.

hlthe2b

(102,851 posts)
6. They can't refuse to give her documentation. That is their legal responsibility.
Wed Jul 14, 2021, 07:25 PM
Jul 2021

Whether or not they give her a new CDC card, they CAN and MUST print out her vaccine information.

Again, though, they are supposed to be reporting to the state health dept. registry. So, that is your alternative.

 

Effete Snob

(8,387 posts)
4. Contact your state health department
Wed Jul 14, 2021, 07:21 PM
Jul 2021

Your state health department has the record of her vaccination. There are procedures for this.

OAITW r.2.0

(25,085 posts)
8. I had to fill out forms for both shots.
Wed Jul 14, 2021, 07:51 PM
Jul 2021

I suspect that the injection vial label gets affixed to the info. I assume it probably gets into some database.

I took a photo of mine, in case I lose the paper card.

zuul

(14,632 posts)
9. Does she have health insurance?
Wed Jul 14, 2021, 08:29 PM
Jul 2021

Her insurance company will have records. They can’t replace her card but they can tell her the date of the vaccination, the manufacturer, and the amount they paid to the pharmacy.

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