As per SAA Board policy, all meeting attendees are required to upload proof that they are fully vaccinated and have at least one booster against COVID-19. This means that any required vaccinations must be completed by March 15, 2023.
You can upload your vaccination record in two ways.
Using your web browser
- Go to https://admin.42chat.com/messenger?event=636146a1d2d1e0007567effa
- Type message “hi” to start the process
- Click on Manage Profile
- Enter your first name, last name, email address OR cell phone number, and Member ID
- Click on Save and Upload File
- Select the photo showing your WHO-approved vaccination and booster documentation
Once your vaccination is approved, you will receive a notice via email or phone depending on which information you provided. A video showing the process is available at https://www.42chat.com/knowledge-base/document-upload-via-sms.

Using your phone
- Scan the QR Code
- This starts a text message; type “hi” to start the process
- Click on Manage Profile
- Enter your first name, last name, email address OR cell phone number, and Member ID
- Click on Save and Upload File
- Select the photo showing your WHO-approved vaccination and booster documentation
Once your vaccination is approved you will receive a notice via email or phone depending on which information you provided. A video showing the process is available at https://www.42chat.com/knowledge-base/document-upload-via-sms.
How to find your Member ID
- Log in to the SAA website here. If you are a part of the meeting program, use the same account you used to submit your abstract
- Go to “Manage Profile” and look for the section “Personal Information.” Here you can find your Member ID