How to add COVID vaccination cards to iPhone apps for digital inclusion – Guide
Apple Wallet is ready to let users add verifiable COVID-19 vaccination cards to the app as part of the iOS 15 update. With iOS 15.1 beta, users can upload their vaccination status to the Health app . This makes it easy for iPhone users to quickly view their vaccination status at airports or other institutions when needed. According to Apple, the new feature uses the international standard SMART Health Cards (already used in several US states) to take a vaccination certificate, sign it with a private key and create a public key to verify your information.
Other states and health organizations that use SMART Health Cards may have a button letting users know that they can download and save their immunization information in the Health app and Wallet app. Apple promises strict privacy protections for all your data. The company does not have access to your imported or shared records, and all information must be encrypted and securely stored when transferred elsewhere. The tech giant also cannot see your vaccination card or how you used it. You can share information with “approved” third-party apps, but only once.
The Health app now offers a way to store vaccine and test results in the same place, according to the same standard. This is especially useful as vaccination regulations for certain restaurants and store visits require proof of vaccination. Additionally, it helps to keep a digital copy that marks it as its own card and doesn’t get lost in the gallery or archives.
Final note
Adding COVID vaccination cards to iPhone apps for digital inclusion can help improve public health by increasing the number of people who are vaccinated. ..
