How to get proof that child aged 5-11 has had jab?

[fijicava]

Thought we’d get a card when we had it done last week but nano and also not eligible for covid pass…

A card isn't accepted as proof anyway as anyone could fake them. Presumably if you call 119 they can help?

What do you need proof for?

Most countries only want proof aged 12 and above.

In case the country we are visiting in the summer changes it’s entry rules/new variant and this is now an entry requirement

Greece currently it's different rules for over 5s re vaccinations hence why I got my son vaccinated at the weekend- think Spain may be similar . Rumoured to change soon but just in case. I've only got the card but sure could ask gp for proof if needed

@fijicava I’d cross that bridge if they do… not something you need to worry about now. the vaccines have been avaliable in a lot of countries for that age group for a long while so I’d not worry

DH was told when he took ours that we could add them to our covid passes - I think it had to be done through the GP surgery?

NHS site about the Covid pass, however, says nothing about it, just that they can't get a pass if under 12. I'm hoping that they just haven't updated this yet.

This is helpful, thank you. We didn’t get cards but maybe will get one on second jab? Yes it’s because other countries have been vaccing younger ones for a while that we decided to go ahead in case it becomes a requirement

Was just thinking the same. We’re off to South Africa where proof of vaccination is needed for anyone over 5 ( or neg Pcr) and no idea how to get this for our 6 year old.

I’m assuming it’s the same as for 12 year olds. You apply online and they send you a letter within 7 days.

www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/covid-pass/get-your-covid-pass-letter/

I’ve been wondering the same. However passes were not available until 2 jabs had been given for anyone and as it’s 3 months between jabs for children, it’s still going to be another 2 months before any children qualify (unless they have medical needed has them early). They probably haven’t sorted it yet. It was a couple of months after my teen was double jabbed that they allowed over 12s to access the NHS app.

That’s helpful thanks. I checked my covid pass but there was no option to add a child. I also checked the link above (thank you) but only applicable for 12 and over at present. Hope you are right Cee, thanks!

Seems we should have been given a card —from the official leaflet. Will have to ask at second jab.

It still won't be accepted as proof. I am a vaccinator, if I felt like it I could bring home hundreds of cards & give them. Once they have had their second vaccine get in touch with 119.

They have changed the rules so you can get a vaccination record through 119 for over 5s.

Thanks that's helpful to know