FAQ

1. Why do I need ShotCard?

You need ShotCard to track and recommend immunizations for your children or other loved ones. Communicable diseases such as Flu, Polio and Anthrax are threatening our population more than ever before. It is up to you to make sure your family is protected. You should not rely solely on your doctor to keep records. As we saw in recent natural disasters, computers and records are usually completely destroyed. It is better to have your own medical database in addition to the Doctor or Clinic. Lastly, with the frequent outbreaks of new diseases such as Bird Flu H5N1 it best to be up to date with all vaccines before outbreaks occur where you live. Pandemic disease outbreaks cause severe strains on health delivery systems so be prepared now not later.

2. How does ShotCard work?

ShotCard contains rules that determines immunizations as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Immunization Program (CDC) and the World Health Organization (UN). Once Patients, Dose History and Medical History are entered, ShotCard can process more than 50 vaccines and their associated complex rules for an individual patient in less than 2 seconds. With this information and in consultation with the doctor, you can be reassured that the appropriate vaccines are given.

3. What is the Global Immunization Registry?

On a voluntary basis, you may contribute your immunization information to the Global Immunization Registry. From this base of data, medical personnel and scientists can identify immunization coverage and take appropriate actions when there are disease outbreaks. You data contribution helps saves lives.

4. What happens when I buy ShotCard?

During the purchase process you will be directed to a page where you may download the version of ShotCard that you purchased. Once downloaded you may begin to use ShotCard right away.

5. What do I need to do to get started?

You simply load your patients or loved ones into the ShotCard application, including their identifying information and dose history. From that point on you may trigger the recommendations at any time to determine what the person needs and when. As new doses are added the recommendations will change to reflect those additions.