As vaccine credential tools proliferate, ensuring health equity is key

As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, businesses and event spaces are requiring proof of vaccination for entry. However, experts warn that digital vaccine credentials could exacerbate healthcare inequity. They emphasize the importance of providing alternative options for those who can’t access or use digital systems, such as paper forms. Privacy concerns also need to be addressed, with guidelines in place for how scanning entities handle individuals’ data. Ensuring equitable access to vaccine records is also a challenge, but efforts are being made to expand availability.