Where's The Sense In This?

[sandyRoe]

The certificate confirming I've had two vaccinations for covid is only valid for 3 months. After that time I suppose I'll have to get another one. Why?

[AuntPG]

Sandy are you sure its not just the bar-code thats valid for 3 months? Seems strange otherwise.

[Bobbisox1]

The telephone one is, the hard copy isn’t Sandy, ring 119 they’ll confirm it

[sandyRoe]

AuntPG,
That'll be it.

[dannyk13]

//
In the NHS App, your COVID-19 status includes a 2D barcode. The expiry date does not apply to your vaccination status. Any expiry date refers only to the barcode and will update automatically each time you go into the NHS App//

[Redhelen72]

but its easy to replace Sandy just through NI direct

[sandyRoe]

Years ago I had certificates confirming I'd been vaccinated against smallpox and yellow fever. They were just bits of paper.
Those were the days. Technology is too complex for me.

[campbellking]

Ask for the letter, no expiry date on it, comes in about 5 days

[bednobs]

I think sandy does have paper

[Hopkirk]

Paper certificates are more easily forged.

[Mamyalynne]

Why does my Certificate show a 3 Month expiry date?

//There are processes being put in place to automatically refresh the certificates however, there must be a 3-month expiry for security reasons.//

https://covid-19.hscni.net/covidcert-ni-faqs/