Did you post your COVID-19 vaccination card on Instagram?
Why people post their vaccine cards on social media and later delete them (or cover information).
Really?!
Sharing on social media about getting your vaccine sends a positive message about public health in showing your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
However, posting (specifically) your vaccination card can make you a target for identity theft.
They are very sought after and scammers are selling fakes online by taking the information from legitimate ones.
Visual: Design of COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card
What Now?
If you make a post about getting your vaccination, make sure to cover your personal information (such as your full name and date of birth) and your vaccine details (including your lot number, clinic location, and the vaccine brand).
Some vaccine sites are handing out stickers much like the ones voters would receive at Election Day polls. Snapping a photo while wearing the sticker (or just yourself!) gets the same message across without the security risk!
Resources
CNN: Seriously, stop sharing your vaccine cards on social media
CNBC: Got vaccinated? Here’s why you may want to keep that to yourself
FTC: Social media is no place for COVID-19 vaccination card