Vaccine has been introduced in the country only after the regulatory bodies cleared it based on its safety and efficacy.

Vaccination for COVID 19 is voluntary.

However, it is advisable to receive the complete schedule of COVID 19 vaccine for protecting oneself and limiting the spread of the disease.

It is advisable to receive the complete schedule of the vaccine irrespective of the past history of infection as it will help in developing a strong immune response.

Infected individuals should defer vaccination for 14 days after resolution of symptoms as they may increase the risk of spreading the virus to others at the vaccination site.

You may experience, common and minor side effects like pain, redness, or swelling at the vaccination site, headache, muscle or joint pain, fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills and fatigue.

REPORT TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY IN CASE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Any sign of an allergic reaction, such as rash, hives, itching, red/swollen/ blistered/peeling skin with or without fever, wheezing, tightness in the chest/throat, trouble breathing/swallowing/talking, unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth/face/lips/tongue/throat.
• Symptoms such as fast or slow heartbeat, dizziness, passing out, weakness, anxiety, confusion, or change in eyesight/hearing.

The safety and efficacy data from clinical trial of vaccine candidates are examined by the Drug Regulator before granting of the license. Hence, all the licensed COVID 19 vaccines will have comparable safety and efficacy.

However, it must be ensured that the entire schedule of vaccination is completed by only one type of vaccine as different COVID 19 vaccines are not interchangeable.

Any of the below mentioned ID with photo may be produced at time of registration.

• Aadhaar / Driving License / Voter ID/ Pan card/ Passport / Job card/ Pension document
• Health insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of ministry of labour
• Mahatma Gandhi Nation Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
• Official identity card issued to MPs/ MLAs/MLCs
• Passbook issued by Bank / Post office
• Service ID card issued by Central / State Govt. / Public Limited Company

No. registration is mandatory for COVID 19 vaccination.

Photo ID is a must for both registration and verification at session site to ensure that the intended person is vaccinated.

Following online registration, the beneficiary will receive SMS on their mobile number about the due date, place and time of vaccination.

Yes. On getting due doses of COVID 19 vaccine the beneficiary will receive SMS on their mobile number. After all doses of vaccine are administered, a QR code- based certificate will also be sent on their number.

• You must rest at the observation area at the vaccination centre for at least half an hour after taking the COVID 19 vaccine.
• Inform the clinical staff in case you subsequently feel any discomfort or uneasiness.
• Remember to continue following COVID Appropriate Behaviours like wearing of masks, maintaining hand sanitization and physical distancing (of 6 feet or Do Gaj)

Yes. Persons with one or more of these comorbid conditions are considered a high – risk category.They need to get COVID 19 vaccination after consulting their treating doctors.

Two doses of vaccine, 28 days apart, need to be taken by an individual to complete the vaccination schedule.

Protective levels of antibodies are generally developed two weeks after receiving the 2 nd dose of COVID 19 vaccine.