If you have been fully vaccinated, you can access your COVID-19 digital certificate on your phone. However, if you have only received one jab, you can still view your vaccination history through the steps below. This article will guide you on how to add your COVID-19 vaccine certificate to your phone.
Steps to Add Your COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate to Your Phone
For Medicare Holders
If you have a Medicare card, you can easily access your COVID-19 digital certificate through the following steps:
- Log in to the Express Plus Medicare app or your Medicare online account through myGov.
- Under “Services,” click “Immunization History” to display your past vaccination history.
- From there, you can access your COVID-19 digital certificate and add it to your Apple Wallet or save it on your phone for Google Pay.
- If you do not have the Express Plus Medicare app, create a Medicare account online, and link it to your myGov account. Then, log in to your account, select “view immunization history,” and follow the remaining steps.
For Non-Medicare Holders
If you do not have Medicare, you can still add your COVID-19 digital certificate to your phone by utilizing the Individual Health Care Identifiers service (IHI service):
- Log in to your myGov account.
- Select the Individual Health Care Identifiers service and click “view immunization history.”
- From there, you can access your COVID-19 digital certificate and add it to your Apple Wallet or save it on your phone for Google Pay.
What to Do if Your Vaccine Record Has Not Yet Appeared
If you have received one or both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine but your vaccination history does not appear, do not worry. It may take a few days for new vaccines to be added to your record. Check back in a few days, and your COVID-19 vaccination history should appear.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How can I view my COVID-19 vaccination history if I have only received one jab?
If you have only received one dose of the vaccine, you cannot access your COVID-19 digital certificate. However, you can still view your vaccination history by logging into the Express Plus Medicare app or Medicare online account through myGov and selecting “Immunization History.”
2. What should I do if my vaccine record still hasn’t appeared?
If your vaccine record has not shown up yet, wait a few days, and check back later. It may take some time for new vaccines to appear on your record, but it should appear eventually.
Final Thoughts
Adding your COVID-19 vaccine certificate to your phone is a straightforward process that allows you to carry your vaccination record with you wherever you go. Follow the steps above, and if you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to reach out to the relevant authorities.