Social Media and Vaccination Cards

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Replacing your COVID-19 vaccination card


This weeks article looks into a recent issue that has popped up on social media sites, which is the premature posting of ones Covid-19 vaccination cards. The reason that this issue is such a big deal is because it can make individuals more susceptible to identification fraud since the vaccination cards themselves contain the individuals name, date of birth, as well as the individuals immunization chart. Of course citizens receiving their vaccinations should be excited and happy that this is our first true step towards being back at regular life, however it is never a good idea to post ones personal info on the internet (especially social media) where millions of potential individuals can see your personal information. 

Hopefully no one reading this post has committed this dangerous act and I encourage anyone who has received their vaccination cards to keep it private!

Source:

Graff, Amy. “Why Not to Post a Photo of Your Vaccine Card in Social Media.” SFGATE, SFGATE, 9 Apr. 2021, www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Why-you-shouldn-t-post-a-photo-of-your-vaccine-16088931.php.



Comments

  1. Rachel RieseApril 26, 2021 at 10:27 AM

    I didn't even register this possibility as everyone was posting their vaccination cards! There are definitely some unfortunately dishonest people who would take advantage of peoples excitement concerning it.

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  2. Shannon DurugordonApril 27, 2021 at 11:44 AM

    Hey Dylan!

    Great posting this week! I think a lot of people didn't understand the dangers of posting the vaccination cards until they read the reasons why. Although it is a great idea to get vaccinated and limit your chances for COVID, posting the card as proof is simply not the safest way. Don't forget that they give out stickers when you get vaccinated so that can be the way you can show others.

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