IDPH launches online ‘Vax Verify’ system

Posted on August 12, 2021

*Vax Verify can be accessed at **idphportal.illinois.gov.** (Twitter/IDPH)*

By WJBC Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Verify, that will allow Illinois residents 18 years and older to check their COVID-19 vaccination record.

“As more businesses, events, organizations, and others require proof of vaccination, Illinois residents will be able to confirm using Vax Verify that they have been vaccinated for COVID19,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike.

Illinois State Fair concert goers with tickets for the grandstand track area are required to provide a print or digital copy of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within the previous 72 hours. Ticket holders can register in Vax Verify to check their immunization record for documentation of COVID-19 vaccination.

Vax Verify can be accessed at idphportal.illinois.gov.

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