Proof-of-vaccination credentials for COVID-19 and considerations for future use of digital proof-of-immunization technologies: Results of an expert consultation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

As part of COVID-19 pandemic control efforts, digital proof-of-vaccination credentials were launched in Canada in 2021-2022 following widespread vaccine availability. Given the controversy over proof-of-vaccination credentials-often colloquially called vaccine or immunization "passports"-it is imperative to document successes, shortcomings, and recommendations for any future uses.

Methods

This expert consultation applied inductive qualitative content analysis to online video interviews with key informants whose expertise ranged from ethics to public health to computer science to identify what we can learn from this experience with proof-of-vaccination credentials, and what decision-makers must keep in mind for possible future use of such technologies.

Results

SUBMITTER: Greyson D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10540578 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature