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While we’ve all been excited for a vaccinated summer, the CDC inconveniently made vaccination cards just slightly too big for most standard sized wallets. Which makes it a pain in the ass to carry it around with you. Of course, this is a minuscule problem compared to the last 15 months, but still. Can’t we just have something easy?
Luckily, people have been quick to fill our unique pandemic product needs. Cloth face masks became huge on Etsy early on in the pandemic, and now vaccine card holders are A Thing.
Vaccination card holders look like the ID badge part of your wallet, but they’re specifically sized to actually house your vax card without bending the edges. Just slip it in your bag or pocket so you can keep proof of your vaccination status on hand.
There are clear badge holders that you can get for cheap on Amazon, but if you want something a little more stylish, check out these fun vaccine card holders. (A sentence I would never have imagined writing two years ago.)
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These cool, muted leather vaccine holders are available in five colors and offer personalization if you want the sleeve to have a design on it. Honestly though, these things look stylish as hell on their own without any customization. The metal clasp allows you to hook your card onto your bag so you know exactly where it is without having to dig around.
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As international travel opens up more, this keeps your passport and vaccine card handy in one convenient location. Personalize yours with your favorite color, your name or initials, or one of the available designs.
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If you’re regularly up to no good, it might be time to solemnly swear something else: that you’re vaccinated. This vaccine card holder is on the larger side because of the extra decor around the clear sleeve, but look how cute it is.
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Bring the velvet trend to the vaccine. These cute holders come in six colors and have the option to customize with a word or initials. The sleeve folds open and shut for an extra layer of protection between your card and outside elements.
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Get a little groovy with a holographic option. This one is pretty basic in design — it’s a vinyl backing with a clear slot for your card. The closure doesn’t seal, so some crumbs or dirt from your purse might find their way in.
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This six-pack comes with fun designs that vary in flashiness. This is a good option if your family or friend group all want to keep your vaccine cards safe and don’t have room in your wallets. These also feature key rings and metal clasps for multiple attachment options.
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This listing has more than 50 patterns to choose from. The card holders are made of vinyl and have a flip-fold design. Style yours with lemons, tie-dye, flowers, or whatever fun pattern suits you.
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VIDA offers stylish vax card holders that you’ll want to show off. The pebbled vegan leather comes in five colors, and the sleeve has an attached metal clip if you want to hook it to your bag, keychain, or wherever.
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Don’t want to carry a vaccine card holder and a wallet? This solution is big enough to fit your card while providing additional slots for your ID and credit cards. There’s also a zippered pocket for any cash or change you want to carry.