For parents & patients

Your vaccination certificate, whenever you need it

Your clinic uses VaxTrack SA to keep vaccination records. This page explains how to open, save, or print the certificate they sent you — no account, no app, no password.

How it works

Three steps, no login screen

There's no parent account to set up. Your certificate lives behind a private, signed link — this is how you get and use it.

1

A vaccine is given

Your vaccinator records the visit — vaccine, batch number, date — directly in VaxTrack SA at the time of the appointment.

2

You get a link or QR code

The practice sends you a certificate link — by WhatsApp, email, or a printed QR code — right after the visit.

3

Open it anytime

Scan the QR code or tap the link to see the full, up-to-date record. Print it whenever you need it — for school, travel, or another doctor.

Why you can trust the link

Signed, not just shared

A link on its own can be faked. Here's what actually makes this one verifiable.

Cryptographically signed

Every certificate is signed with HMAC-SHA256. Change one character and the page shows it as invalid instead of quietly displaying tampered content.

Nothing to install

Opens in your phone or computer's normal browser. No app store, no account, no password to remember or reset.

Encrypted at rest

Stored on South African servers with AES-256 encryption, handled under POPIA the same way your clinic's own records are.

Valid for 90 days

Each link works for 90 days from when it's issued. After that — or if it's lost — a new one is a couple of clicks away.

Questions

Common questions from parents

Is the certificate link really from my clinic?

Yes. Every VaxTrack SA certificate is cryptographically signed. If a single character in the link were changed, the page would show it as invalid rather than displaying a tampered record — look for the "✓ Authentic" badge when it opens correctly.

Do I need to create an account or download an app?

No. The link opens straight in your browser, on any phone, tablet, or computer. There's no password and nothing to install.

Who can see the record if they have the link?

Anyone holding a valid, unexpired link can view the full certificate — the same as anyone holding the paper Road to Health booklet could. Treat the link that way: fine to share with a school, another doctor, or a travel authority who needs it, but don't post it somewhere public.

What if I don't have WhatsApp or email?

Ask your vaccinator to print the certificate for you at any visit — the same document the link shows, on paper.

Does VaxTrack SA store extra information about me?

Only what your clinic already collects for the record itself, plus — if you ever use the form above — your ID/passport number, kept solely to match a reissue request to the right child. See the Privacy Policy for the full detail.