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health2 years ago

"Health Departments Issue Warning: Beware of Vaccination Cards from Julie DeVuono, Wild Child Pediatrics"

Health departments in Suffolk and Nassau County are advising schools not to accept immunization records from Wild Child Pediatric Healthcare, an Amityville pediatric practice whose owner was convicted of issuing fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards. The recommendations could impact thousands of children in Long Island schools, potentially requiring them to provide blood test results to verify immunization against certain diseases or receive vaccinations from a different healthcare provider. While some districts have followed the recommendations, others have rescinded such policies after parents and attorneys raised concerns about the validity of the childhood vaccination certificates. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office stated that there was no evidence of non-COVID fake immunization cards.

health2 years ago

CDC Ends Printing COVID Vaccine Cards: What to Do with Yours

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stopped printing and distributing COVID-19 vaccination cards, which were previously used as proof of vaccination. Instead, individuals receiving the vaccine will receive fact sheets with vaccine information. While old cards are not required for new vaccinations, it is recommended to keep all vaccination records, including the cards, for future reference. Individuals can obtain digital or paper copies of their vaccination records, including COVID-19, by contacting their state health department's immunization information system. The CDC has issued approximately 980 million vaccination cards since 2020.

health2 years ago

CDC discontinues COVID-19 vaccination card printing

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stopped printing COVID-19 vaccination cards as the federal government is no longer distributing vaccines. The discontinuation of the cards is not expected to have a significant impact, as the need for them to gain entry into venues has diminished. Existing vaccination cards are still valid as proof of vaccination, but individuals can request their COVID-19 immunization records from the clinic, pharmacy, or health department where they received the shot. Some states offer digital vaccination records, while others require patients' consent to be included in immunization registries.

health2 years ago

CDC discontinues COVID-19 vaccination card printing

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stopped printing COVID-19 vaccination cards as the federal government is no longer distributing vaccines. The discontinuation of the cards is not expected to have a significant impact, as most venues no longer require them for entry. Individuals can still use their existing cards as proof of vaccination, but those who need their immunization records will have to request them from the clinic, pharmacy, or health department where they received the shot. Some states offer digital vaccination records, while others may take longer to provide records or have gaps in their databases. It is advised to keep the vaccination cards in a safe place.

health2 years ago

CDC Ends Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccination Cards, Marking a Pandemic Milestone

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stopped distributing the white COVID-19 vaccination cards that were given out earlier in the pandemic. The CDC advises individuals to contact their state health department's immunization information system (IIS) to obtain a digital or paper copy of their full vaccination record. While major pharmacy chains like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and Rite Aid no longer require the vaccination card for getting the updated vaccine, they can update the card if patients bring it in. The federal government no longer requires showing the vaccine card for international travel, but it is still advisable to check with the destination country's requirements.

health2 years ago

"CDC Stops Issuing Covid-19 Vaccine Cards"

The CDC has announced that it will no longer distribute Covid-19 vaccination cards, which were initially provided as a means to track vaccine doses and prove vaccination status. While the federal government and most counties no longer require proof of vaccination for entry, the CDC advises individuals to check with their destination before traveling. Vaccine recipients can obtain a digital or paper copy of their vaccination record from their state health department's immunization information system.