There are some concerns with these systems, however. Residents who are used to booking concert tickets through online platforms may find it easier to get a vaccination schedule than those who are not. One day after the Brevard County Eventbrite system took off, residents had scheduled all appointments for the first vaccine shipment.
Residents who do not have access to the Internet may find it difficult to claim a vaccination spot, perhaps leaving vulnerable individuals at risk, while reports of fake Eventbrite accounts charging for consultations have surfaced. It is also possible that a gray market for vaccines will bubble if bots manage to make appointments faster than people, but there is no evidence that this is happening yet, according to StateScoop.
Although health officials took months to prepare for distribution, officials said The Verge that opting for an online ticketing system was the easiest way to speed up vaccination programs. One in Brevard County said the approach has worked well so far and that residents, in general, found the approach easy. The health department plans to continue using Eventbrite on its next shipment and expects to have its hotline back up and running.