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Vaccine cards are increasingly being seen as prized new possessions as vaccinations become more widely available for people in the U.S.

Here’s what you should know about that little white card — and why you should keep it safe. nyti.ms/3gBoNru

You may need to provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19 to do things like travel — and for now, the best way to do that is by showing a simple card. Here’s what’s on it. nyti.ms/3gBoNru

You should keep your vaccine card in a safe place, as you would your passport, says Dr. Uchenna Ikediobi, an assistant professor at Yale. But if you need to carry it, here's what you can do. nyti.ms/3gBoNru

There are a number of vaccine “passport” initiatives underway that would make your status easy to share digitally. But unless they are adopted widely, you’ll want to hang onto your card. Here’s what to do if you lose it. nyti.ms/3gBoNru

Your vaccine card comes with perks. Businesses across the country, from bars to marijuana dispensaries, have been offering deals to people who have been vaccinated.

Read more for everything you need to know about your vaccination card: nyti.ms/3gBoNru