Why Track Vaccination Records?
Vaccination has become a fundamental component of preventative healthcare in the modern world as it protects people and communities from serious diseases. However, with so many preventive vaccinations required, it can be difficult to keep track of all, especially for families whose children need several doses at specific intervals.
If you lose your vaccination records or forget due dates, it can lead to compromises in immunity and protection. However, all of this might become a thing of the past with the ABHA card, as it stores all your medical records under a centralized digital system for easy access to your medical records.
How ABHA Helps with Vaccination Records
Digitized Records: You can digitize your entire health record and store your vaccination schedules and certificates with an ABHA card. This, in turn, can help get rid of unnecessary paperwork that can be lost or damaged.
Integration with Co-WIN: ABHA’s seamless integration with the Co-WIN portal allows you to instantly retrieve your vaccination records and certificates for COVID-19 vaccines. You can download these certificates anytime through the ABHA portal.
Real-Time Access: As previously mentioned, ABHA makes vaccination records available at any time via the ABHA portal or smartphone app. If you travel a lot, you might know that some countries require you to show proof of vaccination. You can access your data through the smartphone app whenever you need it.
Family Health Management: You can register your children’s vaccination details under your ABHA account to keep track of deadlines and guarantee on-time vaccinations.
Reminders and Alerts: If you have an ABHA card, you’re more likely to get notifications and alerts on the ABHA app, lowering any chances of missing out on upcoming vaccinations.
How to Use ABHA for Vaccination Tracking
You can follow these steps to use your ABHA card to track vaccinations:
Step 1: Use the official ABDM online or mobile application to register for an ABHA number.
Step 2: Update all your current medical records to ABHA, including information on your vaccinations.
Step 3: In case of COVID-19 vaccination, sign in to Co-WIN with your ABHA-linked login information.
Step 4: Upload additional vaccination records and timetables via partner apps or platforms that are ABHA-integrated.
Step 5: Schedule follow-up vaccination reminders and keep a close eye on your records.
Benefits of Using ABHA for Vaccination Tracking
Let’s explore a few benefits you can redeem with ABHA:
- Convenience: Getting rid of unnecessary physical paperwork and manual tracking
- Portability: Access your documents from any location in India or beyond
- Security: ABHA uses cutting-edge encryption techniques to guarantee data privacy and security
- Accuracy: Reduced mistakes in record-keeping and retrieval
How to Link Health Records to Your ABHA Account?
You can link your health records to your ABHA account using one of the following:
Upload Medical Reports: Scan and upload digital copies of medical reports, such as x-rays and ultrasounds, to enhance your ABHA account.
Uploading Medical Prescriptions: You can create a detailed medication history on the ABHA app by scanning and adding virtual copies of your prescriptions.
What Are The ABHA App's Main Features & Advantages?
The following are some of the main features and benefits associated with the ABHA app:
Focus On Security & Consent
The ABHA smartphone app uses a strong authentication process to guarantee security and privacy. Since you have control over what information you want to share or limit, your data is secure and private.
You can use your biometrics to lock the app so only you have access to your medical records. Since the ABHA health ID card is strictly regulated through solid encryption, it lowers the chances of data leaks.
Smart Access to Health Records
You can organise and store all of your medical records digitally in one location. This can help you always keep track of your medical history at any time, thanks to the app’s 24x7 availability of health records.
This ease of access comes in handy when you have to communicate your health medical information with medical practitioners in an emergency situation. Additionally, you can share your health records with your doctors only if you consent.
Money Saver
Medical practitioners can make better decisions and reduce unnecessary testing and diagnostics since they have access to your medical records, saving you money in the long term.
Furthermore, the app helps in significant savings for medical practitioners as it eliminates the need for paperwork and manual record-keeping costs by digitizing and optimizing administrative processes.
FAQs
1. What is an ABHA card used for?
You can digitize all your medical records using an ABHA card. You can use your card to share your records with concerned medical practitioners to make quick and informed medical decisions. Conveniently, the ABHA card is valid all over India.
2. Can we use an ABHA card for free treatment?
You can use the ABHA card to get free or discounted treatment if they’re covered under the scheme. However, if they aren’t, you have to pay for the services which ABHA doesn’t cover.
3. What is the limit of an ABHA card?
As of 2024, an ABHA card covers medical costs up to ₹5 lakh, including services at both government and private facilities. Individuals can access vital medical services with the ABHA card without worrying about their financial situation during the specified coverage period. However, this is only permissible to eligible candidates.
4. Can I register for an ABHA card offline?
Yes! All you need to do is visit your nearest registered medical facility, present your Aadhaar card to complete the registration form with the necessary details and present a form of identification.
5. Can I give someone access to my medical records and then revoke them?
Yes. Since ABHA focuses on security and privacy, you are in control of your data. If you want to revoke someone’s access to your medical records, you can easily do so through the ABHA portal or the smartphone app.
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