Medical records

Government of Canada announces easing of border measures for fully vaccinated travellers

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Medical specialties, Passports, Immunology, Medical records, Tropical diseases, World Health Organization, Health, Medicine, Immunity passport

Thanks to the hard work of Canadians, rising vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 cases, the Government of Canada is able to move forward with adjusted border measures.

Key Points: 
  • Thanks to the hard work of Canadians, rising vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 cases, the Government of Canada is able to move forward with adjusted border measures.
  • If they are eligible to enter Canada and meet specific criteria, fully vaccinated travellers will not have to quarantine upon arrival inCanada.
  • However effective August 9, 2021, the Government of Canada is adjusting its post-arrival testing strategy for fully vaccinated travellers.
  • As Canada looks to welcome fully vaccinated travellers from the U.S., the federal government will continue to monitor the situation and provide updated travel advice to Canadians.

Patient Groups Begin Using RARE-X's Transformative Data Collection Platform

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Health, Health informatics, Articles, Health policy, Patient participation, Medical records, Electronic health records

Patient organizations using RARE-X benefit from a common data collection platform accessible to researchers and drug developers anywhere in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Patient organizations using RARE-X benefit from a common data collection platform accessible to researchers and drug developers anywhere in the world.
  • "The RARE-X technology platform and other support services are free of charge to patient organizations," said Megan O'Boyle, RARE-X Patient Engagement Lead.
  • "This removes the burden for patient groups to become data governance experts and raise additional funding for data collection tools.
  • RARE-X's patient engagement team members serve as allies, educators and partners as patients begin collecting data on the platform."

California To Hold Its First Large In-Person Medical Convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center on July 8-11, 2021

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Passports, Medical specialties, Medical records, Tropical diseases, World Health Organization, Health, Medicine, International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, Vaccines, Immunity passport

Attendees must be vaccinated or have a proof of negative COVID19 tests.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees must be vaccinated or have a proof of negative COVID19 tests.
  • Face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated attendees with a proof of vaccination record but mandatory for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated attendees.
  • "We were the first medical association to shut-down the convention last year and announce the pandemic.
  • Now, we are the first to hold an in-person and virtual (optional) convention in the state of California after its reopening", said the executive director of SBMT, Dr. Vicky Yamamoto.

Aerogami enters the Digital Vaccine Card space with the launch of DigiVaxDoc: the private and secure digital vaccine card service

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Medical records, Passports, Tropical diseases, World Health Organization, Terms of service, Internet privacy, International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, Health, Articles, Medicine

Once complete, users save a secure digital copy of their vaccination record directly on their phone without the use of an app.

Key Points: 
  • Once complete, users save a secure digital copy of their vaccination record directly on their phone without the use of an app.
  • The digital copy is accessible from the homescreen of the smartphone and can be unlocked by users at any time.
  • Best yet, it is unhackable; Aerogami deletes all records of the copy from their servers, making the information impossible to access for anyone but the user.
  • With this solution, Aerogami is hopeful that vaccinated adults who prioritize their privacy will have an option for carrying a digital version of their CDC-issued COVID-19 vaccine card.

Article - Travel safely with the EU Digital Covid Certificate

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Medical specialties, Passports, Identity document, Medicine, Health, Medical records, Tropical diseases, World Health Organization, Immunology, Vaccination requirements for international travel, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic

How does the EU Digital Covid Certificate work?

Key Points: 
  • How does the EU Digital Covid Certificate work?
  • The certificate will make it easier for you to travel safely through the EU by showing that you have been vaccinated, had a negative test result or recovered from Covid-19 in the last six months.
  • The system will be in place for 12 months and cover all 27 EU countries as well as Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein.
  • You dont have to have the certificate to travel - national requirements would then remain in place - but having it should make travelling easier.

Imhealthytoday Launches Vaccination Wallet

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Passports, Medical specialties, Vaccines, Medical records, Tropical diseases, World Health Organization, Vaccination, International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, Medicine, Health

MIAMI, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Imhealthytoday, a leading Covid-19 protection program headquartered in Miami, Florida, announces the launch of Vaccination Wallet, their latest screening tool now included in their program.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Imhealthytoday, a leading Covid-19 protection program headquartered in Miami, Florida, announces the launch of Vaccination Wallet, their latest screening tool now included in their program.
  • Imhealthytoday is a turn-key complete solution combining proprietary screening and monitoring algorithms, integrated telehealth, expedited COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, population health status real-time reporting, visitor screening, on-site vaccination, surveillance testing, and now with the addition of the Vaccination Wallet tool; it offers secure real-time vaccination tracking.
  • The Vaccination Wallet is an innovative tool that enables Imhealthytoday members to digitally store their vaccination records eliminating the need to carry sensitive information.
  • In-depth vaccination information like vaccination certificates, date, dose stage, and renewal date will be available at the Population Health Status Dashboard.

CommonHealth Partners with 385+ Leading Healthcare Providers, including Mass General Brigham, to Further Empower Patients with Secure, Digital Access to Their Personal Health Records

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Data management, Health, Security, Technology, Practice Management, Other Health, Networks, Health informatics, Electronic health records, Medical records, Personal health record

The app allows users to gather their personal health records from various providers, store the information securely in the app, and own the decision-making around when and with whom the data gets shared.

Key Points: 
  • The app allows users to gather their personal health records from various providers, store the information securely in the app, and own the decision-making around when and with whom the data gets shared.
  • This collaboration with The Commons Project and CommonHealth does just that.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe adoption of the CommonHealth technology by healthcare providers comes amid recent milestones surrounding interoperability and access to electronic health information.
  • Our mission-driven structure is designed to attract world-class talent to build and sustain digital public services in a way that serves people's interests above all.
  • Beginning with health information, we are focused on empowering people to access and control their personal data and put it to use for their own benefit.\n"

12-year-old Girl Publishes The GIVID, a "Captivating" Novella About the Future of COVID Vaccination; Offers Copy to President Biden, VP Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Congress and All Governors

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Medical specialties, Medicine, Health, Passports, Vaccines, Biotechnology, Vaccination, Medical records, Tropical diseases, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines, Vaccination requirements for international travel, International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis

A GIVID is the document given by the government after one has received COVID vaccination.

Key Points: 
  • A GIVID is the document given by the government after one has received COVID vaccination.
  • A CDC Vaccination Card is an example of a GIVID.
  • In the future, 2024, to be exact, COVID-19 has progressed, and governments worldwide are mandating COVID vaccination for everyone.
  • Individuals receive a GIVID in the form of a bar code on a card after they have been vaccinated.

Discriminatory OC Board Of Supervisors Vaccine Passport Plan Threatens To Segregate The Elderly

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Medical specialties, Passports, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Immunology, Vaccines, Medical records, World Health Organization, Immunity passport, International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, Vaccine

b'HUNDREDS OF CITIZENS are expected to voice their opinion at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting this week in opposition to the Othena-branded "digital vaccination passport."

Key Points: 
  • b'HUNDREDS OF CITIZENS are expected to voice their opinion at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting this week in opposition to the Othena-branded "digital vaccination passport."
  • These invasive vaccine passport requirements not only breach medical privacy they nullify personal responsibilityand choiceregarding healthcare decisions.
  • In addition, passports are inherently discriminatory against minorities, the elderly, the poor, and those with health conditions who cannot receive the vaccine.
  • Currently 40% of people over 65,20% of our poor, and 15% of most minorities don\'t own smartphones - making it impossible for them to carry a vaccine passport without added expense.

Blockchain-based VXPASS selected to manage and verify digital records for COVID-19 vaccination rollout for Kingdom of Lesotho

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Countries, Articles, Majoro, World, Medical records, Passports, Tropical diseases, World Health Organization, Vaccination, International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, LESOTHO

Citizens always retain access and ultimate control of their personal vaccination record, with their personal information readily available through their smartphone.\nSESIU is a public-private partnership operating under the mandate of the Prime Minister of Lesotho, the Rt.

Key Points: 
  • Citizens always retain access and ultimate control of their personal vaccination record, with their personal information readily available through their smartphone.\nSESIU is a public-private partnership operating under the mandate of the Prime Minister of Lesotho, the Rt.
  • Dr Moeketsi Majoro, to expedite the national roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • It is our firm belief that good data is key for a successful vaccination roll-out, particularly considering the scale of both the effort and investment required.
  • At the same time, with some imagination and innovation, there is also scope for new opportunities to emerge.