From Harry Potter to Louis Vuitton: Convenient and Clever COVID-19 Vaccine Card Holders

With states and businesses alike now requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for everything from working to dining to exercising, it's more important than ever to keep that vaccination record card both safe and handy. A vaccine card holder is a simple, relatively inexpensive way to do so. We’ve rounded up 10 options ranging from basic to inspired, all fitting the standard 4- by 3-inch CDC-issued vaccination card and less than $20.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

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$6 and up from Amazon

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If all you want is a simple plastic covering for your vaccination card, there are scores of options just like this resealable one. They all do the same thing, so shop based on price. They’re available with lanyards or clips (or without) in packs of three, six, or 10.

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$8 from Etsy

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Sewn by hand in Indiana, these holders are available in a colorful array of fabric prints and patterns ranging from paisley to Spam cans (yes, you read that correctly).

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$11 from Etsy

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These eye-catching protectors are handmade in Portland, Oregon, using repurposed paper and upcycled vinyl banners. Choose from nine covers, including graph paper, ledger sheets, and penmanship paper (you know, the kind you probably used as a kid at school).

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$12 from Etsy

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Know someone who loves science fiction, specifically the cult 1997 film “The Fifth Element”? This ID holder is designed to resemble the MultiPasses that Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich brandish in the movie. Fun extra: The yellow fabric glows in the dark.

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$13 for two from Etsy

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A wearable travel wallet such as this is handy for navigating airports because it can hold your boarding pass, passport, and money in addition to having a separate windowed slot for a vaccine ID card — leaving your hands free for luggage.

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$14 and up from Etsy

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Available in six colors, these leather card holders can be personalized with your name and/or an image. The metal keyring makes it easy to attach to a lanyard, backpack, tote, or jacket.

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$15 for six from Amazon

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These colorful vaccine card holders are step up from the plain, clear version, with hard plastic clamshells and matching lanyards. They’re available in packs of six, meaning you can outfit the whole family and maybe have a spare or two.

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$15 from Etsy

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For the Harry Potter fan in your life, there’s this shiny vinyl card holder available in silver or gold. The lobster clasp makes it a cinch to attach to a backpack, tote, or belt loop.

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$17 from Etsy

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This ID holder would make a great gift for someone who’s a fan of Godzilla, dinosaurs, 8-bit video games, and quirky illustrations. Available in black or aquamarine.

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$220 from Louis Vuitton

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When only the best will do, there’s this leather card holder from luxe brand Louis Vuitton. It has one larger inner pocket for a vaccine card and two external pockets for credit cards, a driver's license, or a few paper bills. Slip it in a purse or clutch before heading out on the town.

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Having your COVID vaccine card laminated is another way to protect it, and Office Depot and OfficeMax stores will do it for free through July 25. Though it’s worth noting that by laminating your card, you won’t be able to update it if you get a booster shot in the future.

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