A new SMS service allowing people to verify vaccination records and report fake inoculations has been launched nationwide, the website infohub.kz reports, citing the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control.
The service went live on October 26. Once vaccination data is entered into the "Vaccination" module, the citizen or the child's legal guardian automatically receives an SMS listing the vaccine type and the date of vaccination.
The recipient is asked to check the information and confirm whether the vaccination actually took place by replying to the short number 1414. Two reply options are available: "811" ("Yes") if the shot was indeed given, and "812" ("No") if no vaccination was carried out.
If the medical system shows a person was vaccinated when they were not, they can report the error by text message. The agency said this will help identify discrepancies between vaccinations actually administered and the data entered into the medical information system in a timely manner.
"If the information in the SMS does not correspond to reality, a citizen can report this by reply message. This will make it possible to promptly identify possible discrepancies between the vaccination actually carried out and the data entered into the medical information system. Additional information about vaccination can be obtained in the eGov Mobile app," the agency said.
It was previously reported that Kazakhstanis will begin receiving SMS alerts from 1414 about screenings and vaccinations.