How will the beneficiary receive information about due date of vaccination?
Following online registration, beneficiaries will receive SMS on their registered mobile number on the due date, place, and time of vaccination.
If a person is not able to produce Photo ID at the session site, whether s/he be vaccinated or not?
Photo ID is a must for both registration and verification of beneficiary at session site to ensure that the intended person is vaccinated.
Can a person get the COVID-19 vaccine without registration with Health Department?
No, registration of beneficiary is mandatory for vaccination for COVID 19. Only after registration the information on the session site to visit and time will be shared.
What documents are required for the registration of eligible beneficiaries?
Any of the below-mentioned ID with Photo may be produced at the time of registration: Aadhar Card | Driving License | PAN Card | Voter ID | Passport | Job Card | Pension Document Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) Job Card Official identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs Passbooks issued by Bank/Post Office Service Identity Card with photograph issued to employees by Central/ State Govt./ PSUs/Public Limited Companies
How will I know if I am eligible for vaccination?
The eligible beneficiaries will be informed through their registered mobile number regarding the Health Facility where the vaccination will be provided and the scheduled time.
Will the vaccine introduced in India be as effective as the ones introduced in other countries?
Yes. The COVID 19 vaccine introduced in India will be as effective as any vaccine developed by other countries. Various phases of vaccine trials are undertaken to ensure its safety and efficacy.
Does India have the capacity to store the COVID vaccine at temperature of +2 to +8 degree Celsius and transport them at required temperature?
India runs one of the largest Immunization programmes in the world, catering to the vaccination needs of more than 26 million new-borns and 29 million pregnant women.
The programme mechanisms are being strengthened to effectively cater to the country’s large and diverse population.
Out of the multiple vaccines available, how is one or more vaccines chosen for administration?
The safety and efficacy data from clinical trials of vaccine candidates are examined by the Drug regulator before granting the license. Hence, all the COVID-19 vaccines that receive licenses 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.
Can a person presently having COVID-19 (confirmed or suspected) infection be vaccinated?
Infected individuals should defer vaccination for 14 days after symptoms resolution as they may increase the risk of spreading the same to others at the vaccination site.
Is it necessary for a COVID recovered person to take the vaccine?
Yes, it is advisable to receive a complete schedule of COVID vaccine irrespective of history of infection with COVID-19. This will help in developing a strong immune response against the disease.
