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When a US resident wants to enter a space that has a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, they'll need to show their official CDC-stamped vaccine card as proof of immunization. But because vaccine cards are just simple black-and-white printed cardstock, they're very easy to fake. So how can you spot a fake COVID-19 vaccine card? While it can be tricky to know if your employee, student, or friend has a counterfeit vaccine card, there are a few telltale signs to look out for. This How.com.vn article will teach you tips for determining whether someone's COVID-19 vaccine card is real or fake.
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- Because the US COVID-19 vaccine card contains the official seal of the CDC, it's a federal crime to make, buy, or forge a COVID-19 vaccine card.[7]Thanks
- Healthcare professionals can check the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS) to validate a patient's vaccine status.[8]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/112473
- ↑ https://vaccinecodeset.cdc.gov/LotNumber
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html#primary-series
- ↑ https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-usa-vaccines/moderna-covid-19-vaccine-begins-rollout-as-u-s-races-to-broaden-injection-campaign-idUSKBN28T0IQ
- ↑ https://abcnews.go.com/Health/us-begins-rollout-johnson-johnson-coronavirus-vaccine/story?id=76167161
- ↑ https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/1683-fake-covid-19-vaccination-cards-2034-fake-pfizer-seals-seized
- ↑ https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland/news/press-releases/oregon-fbi-tech-tuesday-building-a-digital-defense-against-fake-covid-19-vaccine-cards
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/reporting/vams/professional/QRS-access-vaccination-certificates.html
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