So what's a COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate and how do you get one?

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So what's a COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate and how do you get one?
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What may become a digital 'passport' out of pandemic restrictions is already available for those who've had the jabs. But there are questions and we're here to answer them.

Australians fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can now use a digital certificate as proof of vaccination.But it's unclear if it can be used as a "vaccine passport" out of coronavirus restrictions.For those who have had both doses of an approved vaccine – currently Pfizer or AstraZeneca – the COVID-19 digital certificate will be automatically generated and available through their Medicare account.

The certificate features the person's name, date of birth and the dates of their vaccination injections. The validity of the certificate is protected with a holographic coat of arms watermark and unique document number.The COVID-19 digital certificate is automatically generated after the second dose of an approved vaccine.

Mr Jongen confirmed Medicare accounts must be linked to MyGov before the vaccine certificate can be accessed. Vaccine providers have 10 business days to make a report but Mr Jongen said in many cases that was happening much more quickly."In my case, it took one hour for the first shot to appear on my record."At the moment the proof-of-vaccination certificate is just that – evidence of your vaccination status.

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