New updates to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Vax Verify immunization portal now includes use of the SMART™ Health Card, which allows users to download a QR code they can use to easily confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status at businesses, events, and other locations. QR codes are scannable[Read More…]
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New state law seeks to close vaccination exemption misuse
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law clarifying the legislative intent of the Health Care Right of Conscience Act so that it cannot be abused or misinterpreted to jeopardize workplace safety through inappropriate vaccination refusal. The amendment to the act will ensure the long tradition of vaccine requirements by employers can[Read More…]