October 4, 2023 – The CDC has stopped issuing the small white COVID vaccination cards that were required for travel or attending large events at the peak of the pandemic and were seen in countless selfies.
“The CDC is no longer distributing the white CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards and is no longer maintaining vaccination records,” the CDC now says advises“Contact your state health department. Vaccination information system (IIS). Your state's IIS cannot issue you a vaccination record, but can issue you a digital or paper copy of your complete vaccination record, including your COVID-19 vaccinations.”
Some pharmacies or health facilities where the vaccines are administered may also be able to issue a vaccination card.
Major pharmacy chains like CVS, Walmart and Walgreens do not require the cards for people to get the updated COVID-19 vaccination, CNN reported, although most recommend bringing them if people still have them. Most pharmacies will update the cards with the new vaccination information when people show the card.
“If patients receiving the vaccine request that the dose be added to their existing vaccination card, our pharmacists are completely satisfied to accommodate,” Walmart said in a statement to CNN.
The United States no longer requires proof of vaccination from travelers entering the United States or returning from international travel. Americans planning international travel can obtain country-specific Travel advice published by the US Department of State.