Active duty military and veterans can get WA Verified

Published 1:30 am Friday, March 11, 2022

Federal employees and others wanting to be included in the WA Verify system, or who want to receive a CDC proof-of-vaccination card, may now contact Island County COVID Response to obtain Washington state documentation.

Military personnel and others who received their COVID-19 vaccinations at a Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense location, including at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, may not have had their information included in Washington state’s WA Verify system.

They also might not automatically receive a CDC COVID-19 vaccination verification card or get added to the Immunization Information System, or IIS.

A CDC vaccination card is specific to COVID-19 vaccination. It can only be provided by a vaccination provider.

Some businesses may opt to require proof of vaccination.

WA Verify allows smartphone users to obtain a unique QR code that can be scanned at events and certain businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Any active-duty military personnel, veterans or anyone vaccinated on federal property may call Island County COVID Response at 360-678-2301 and make an appointment. People vaccinated in another state can also make an appointment to obtain a card.

When presented with federal vaccination information and photo identification, Island County COVID Response can provide a completed CDC proof of vaccination card or replace your lost or damaged CDC card.