Prove Your Covid-19 Vaccination Status on Your Phone for Convenience
No longer lose your vaccine card! Store your Covid-19 vaccination status on your phone for quick access when required at public venues. You have multiple options to verify your vaccination status, such as scannable QR codes or digital files. The 'vaccine pass' version offers you access to restricted events where only vaccinated individuals are allowed.
Keep Track of Your Vaccines on Your Phone, at Home
With the soaring popularity of 'vaccine passports', businesses might request customers to present their vaccination proof before entering. It is essential to securely store and manage your vaccination information digitally to prevent losing your paper vaccination card.
Many U.S. states have digital vaccine registration systems, so check your state's guidelines.
Utilize State-Approved Services
Some states allow residents to access digital vaccine records: Arizona, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Dakota, Washington, West Virginia, and D.C., through the free MyIR Mobile service; California users can access their records via ; and New Yorkers can use the Excelsior Pass app, which we will discuss as an example.
Using the Excelsior Pass
- Visit and provide your personal details.
- After verifying your identity, use your own QR code to obtain the pass. You can add this digital pass to the Excelsior Pass app for iPhone and Android or print a physical copy.
Users of the Excelsior Pass and California's My Vaccine Record receive a QR code that businesses can scan to confirm vaccinated customers. However, these services are limited to respective states. If you didn't get vaccinated in one of these areas, you cannot access your records through these apps.
Trusted Apps
Consumers use apps for secure checkpoints at airports or for attending sporting events, allowing them to save on vaccine certificates. Insider lists Clear, CommonPass, and VeriFly as trustworthy services for information storage (we'll discuss Clear below).
apps rely on biometric data (facial scans), so standard data privacy concerns apply.
Adding Your Vaccination Record to Clear
- If you don't have a Clear account, create one by entering your email address. The app will then request a photo of your identification and scan your face. After verifying your identity, create a password and log in.
- On the main app menu, select "Add Covid-19 Vaccination." This option is available through various methods: if you reside in California or New York, scan your card directly or upload a QR code; if your vaccine was administered at a Walmart pharmacy, use your Walmart account; or log in to your preferred health care provider's site.
- If scanning a vaccination card, position it within the designated camera boundaries. Snap a picture when the app prompts you, then input the vaccine name, dosage date, and administration location.
- The app generates a scannable QR code for that displays your vaccination status.
Scan Your Vaccine Card Using Your Phone
If your state does not offer an app for confirming the vaccine status, Wall Street Journal's Nicole Nguyen suggests scanning your vaccine card with your phone camera. Both iPhones and Androids have built-in document scanning features.
iPhone Users
- Open the Notes app.
- Create a new note labeled 'Covid-19 Vaccination.'
- Tap the camera button, then select 'Scan Documents.' Position the camera over your vaccination card until it focuses and scans. Save the image by tapping the circular button in the center.
- The iPhone recognizes the scanned document as your vaccine card, saving the image and its metadata.
Android Users
- Install the Google Drive app.
- Tap 'Add' and then 'Scan.'
- Position your camera over the vaccination card until it scans. After scanning, press 'Save.'
Digital vaccination passes are likely the most convenient way to prove your vaccination status and your return to normalcy.
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The 'vaccine pass' version allows entry to events where only vaccinated individuals are permitted. Keep your Covid-19 vaccination record on your phone to ensure easy access when needed.
Securely store and manage your vaccine information digitally to avoid losing your paper vaccination card with the rise of 'vaccine passports'. Businesses may require proof of vaccination before entering, so a digital solution is essential.
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You can digitally store and manage your Covid-19 vaccination record using various methods on your smartphone:
- Docket App (Idaho, USA):
- Download the Docket app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- Use basic demographic information (name, date of birth, and sex) to verify your identity.
- Phone number verification is required to access your immunization record[1].
- CoWIN Portal and Mobile Apps (India):
- Download the CoWIN app or use the CoWIN portal.
- Enter your registered phone number to receive an OTP.
- Once verified, you can download your Covid-19 vaccination certificate in PDF format[2].
- DigiLocker (India):
- Visit the DigiLocker website (WWW.DIGILOCKER.GOV.IN) and log in using your 12-digit Aadhaar number and 6-digit security pin.
- Search for 'COVID Vaccine Certificate' and click on 'Download' to obtain your certificate[2].
- Umang App (India):
- Install the Umang app and navigate to the 'What's New' section.
- Click on the CoWIN tab and then on 'Download Vaccination Certificate'.
- Enter your phone number to get the OTP, then confirm other credentials to download the certificate[2].
- Digital Wallet (Australia):
- If you are eligible for Medicare, use the Express Plus Medicare mobile app or your Medicare online account through myGov.
- Select 'Proof of vaccinations,' then 'View history,' and finally 'Add to Apple Wallet' or 'Add to Google Wallet'][4].
These methods allow you to securely store and manage your Covid-19 vaccination records, making it simpler to provide proof of vaccination at events and public places.
