COMPLIANCE ALERT: Employee COVID-19 Vaccine Cards

After receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, an employee should be given a vaccine card that lists which vaccine was given, how many doses, the date(s) received and where it was administered. If receiving a two-dose vaccine, the employee would receive a card after their first dose and then have it updated upon receiving their second dose.

As vaccine cards may potentially be referenced both in some workplaces and for activities outside of work, vaccinated employees must keep their cards safe.

Supporting Employees With Vaccine Cards

Employers can consider proactive steps to help ensure employees aren’t left without copies of their vaccine cards. These steps include encouraging employees to keep their cards in a safe place and to take a photo of their card, and providing employees with protective sleeves for their card.

In addition, employers may be able to educate employees about steps they can take to get a new card, if necessary.