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(NEXSTAR) After you receive a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, you receive a vaccination card that records the type of vaccine and the date of the shot.

But what happens if you lose the card?

For one, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend taking a photo of both sides of the card, in case you lose it. But if you forgot to do so, heres what the CDC says you can do:

When you do receive your vaccination card, dont post a selfie, watchdog groups say.

According to theBetter Business Bureau, posting your vaccination card on social media can make you the victim of identity theft and can help scammers create phony versions.

Your card has your full name and birthday on it, as well as information about where you got your vaccine. If your social media privacy settings arent set high, you may be giving valuable information away for anyone to use, the group warns.

TheFederal Trade Commissionechoed the bureau, likewise warning of the threat of identity theft when posting a photo of your card.

Thats not the only problem at play, however. According to the bureau, scammers in Great Britain have been caught selling fake vaccination cards on eBay and TikTok, and its only a matter of time before similar cons come to the United States.

Posting photos of the cards helps provide scammers with information they can use to create phony cards, BBB said.

BBB recommends the following actions to keep yourself safe:

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