Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Process & FAQs

Per the CDC, individuals are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after their second dose of multi-dose vaccines and 14 days after the single-dose vaccines. CES will strictly enforce this schedule. A list of approved vaccines can be found here.

Will CES consider any combination of FDA or WHO-approved vaccines as fully vaccinated (i.e. AstraZeneca for first shot, Moderna for second shot)?

In line with CDC guidelines, this is acceptable.

Per CDC guidelines, if that vaccination is Johnson and Johnson or another FDA or WHO-approved single-dose vaccine, yes. Otherwise, you must have completed both doses of a multi-dose vaccine.

Will CES require attendees to receive booster shots?

At this time, a booster shot is not required to attend CES.
 

CES will accept all COVID-19 vaccines approved by the FDA or WHO. A list of approved vaccines can be found here. 

CES attendees MUST show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend CES. Attendees unable to provide this proof will not receive a CES 2022 badge to access the official show venues.

COVID-19 testing will be available for attendees. Find more information here 

CES attendees MUST show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend CES. Attendees unable to provide this proof will not receive a CES 2022 badge to access the official show venues.

For those who are unable attend in Las Vegas, attendees will be able to participate in CES digitally.

We did look into accepting proof of antibodies. For a variety of reasons, we decided to rely on the vaccination requirement and not accept proof of antibodies. 

For those who are unable attend in Las Vegas, attendees will be able to participate in CES digitally.

Only individuals who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to participate in-person in Las Vegas. 

For those who are unable attend in Las Vegas, attendees will be able to participate in CES digitally. 

CES will accept all COVID-19 vaccines approved by the FDA or WHO. A list of approved vaccines can be found here. 

Please visit the Non-U.S. Based Attendees section above for instructions on how to provide your proof of vaccination on-site.

We have requested that all convention staff during show days and hours show proof of vaccination.

Using the CLEAR app will ease and speed up badge pickup in Las Vegas, however, you can show proof of vaccination by presenting your phyiscal vaccination card on-site. Please be aware that this may be slower than using CLEAR to show proof of vaccination.

FAQs specific to the CLEAR app can be found below. If you have additional questions, please reach out to memberservices@clearme.com or tap “Get In Touch” in the app for assistance. 

What if I already have the CLEAR Health Pass app? How do I connect it to CES? 

If you have previously used Health Pass for another event or organization, please follow the steps below:

1. Open the CLEAR app and ensure you are at the top of the Home Screen
2. On the Health Pass tile, tap “Change” under the original event or organization
3. Tap ‘Events’ and scroll down to ‘CES 2022’ under ‘Conferences’
4. If your previous event or organization required vaccine verification, you will NOT need to re-enter your vaccine information. Your Health Pass will sync and you can tap “Open Health Pass” to show a completed Green Health Pass OR if your previous event or organization did not require vaccine verification, you will need to complete add your vaccine information

Do I have to have or purchase a CLEAR membership in order to use the Health Pass app?

No, you do not need a CLEAR membership to use the Health Pass app. The app is free to use. If you are being prompted to get a paid CLEAR membership, please ensure you have selected the Health Pass feature in the CELAR app. 

Why does my CLEAR Health Pass say that it is going to expire before CES?

Your Health Pass will have a timer indicating it will expire. If your pass expires before the event dates, you will simply verify your identity with a selfie again to generate a new pass. 

What is the difference between the CLEAR Health Pass and Digital Vaccine Card? Do I need both to attend CES?

CES is using the Health Pass feature within the CLEAR app, but if you go through the Digital Vaccine Card feature you can simply switch to the Health Pass feature and your information will sync. 

1. Within the CLEAR app, scroll to the top of the Home Screen
2. Open the Health Pass tile and tap “Change” under the original event or organization
3. Tap “CES 2022” under “Conferences”.
4. If your previous event or organization required vaccine verification, you will NOT need to re-enter your vaccine information. Your Health Pass will sync and you can tap “Open Health Pass” to show a completed Green Health Pass OR if your previous event or organization did not require vaccine verification, you will need to complete add your vaccine information

Only individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to participate in-person at CES® 2022 in Las Vegas. 

Only individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to participate in-person at CES® 2022 in Las Vegas. Fully vaccinated is defined here. Those unable to meet this requirement can participate in CES digitally.