How To Get PA COVID-19 Vaccination Card Online

PENNSYLVANIA — As the omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to drive up cases and the pandemic wears on, vaccines continue to be touted as the number one tool to fight back. And the longer the pandemic goes on, and the more widespread vaccine requirements become, the more residents might have need to show a vaccine card.

Individuals receive a Centers for Disease Control card when they get a shot. And while digital copies are accepted in some places, the original version — or the equivalent proof of vaccination — is required elsewhere.

For those who lose their card, an official proof of vaccination can be requested online through the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

The Pennsylvania Statewide Immunization Information System just requires residents to fill out a short form to receive their proof of vaccination.

"The PA DOH vaccination record, as well as the CDC vaccination card that individuals receive at the time of their vaccination, are both official proofs of vaccination," the Department of Health notes.

While the Department of Health is not permitted to duplicate the CDC's card, you can request a replacement for your actual CDC vaccine card through the facility or pharmacy that gave it to you. For Philadelphia residents, you can request it directly by calling 215-685-5488 or by email at covid@phila.gov.

Pennsylvania does not a state-mandated vaccine requirement, though a handful of cities are requiring proof of vaccination before entering most indoor public settings. In Philadelphia, such a requirement began for restaurants and bars earlier this month.

The state tool draws on records healthcare providers have reported to the system. For records of vaccinations from the federal government or another state, residents should contact whoever administered it.