COVID vaccine India – Who will get vaccine first? Step by step vaccination process.

In this article you get to know detailed information on COVID vaccine India. We all are eagerly waiting for coronavirus vaccine since March 2020. Finally, the wait is over India begins 2021 with COVID-19 vaccination program.

On Sunday, 3rd January 2021 the Drugs Controller General of India approves two vaccines on emergency use. As the vaccination news got viral many questions are hovering around everyone’s mind.

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What are government approved COVID vaccines? Who will get vaccination first? How to get the registration for COVID Vaccine? bla.. bla..

Lets start to get answers for all such questions one by one and you will get the details on Coronavirus COVID vaccine India.

What are approved COVID vaccine in India?

Many vaccines in India are undergoing phase 3 trial for final vaccine approval. For emergency use drugs regulator of India on Sunday, 3rd January 2021 gave first approval for two vaccines (COVISHIELD & COVAXIN) according to news agency Reuters reported.

COVAXIN by Bharat Biotech

The vaccine received approval for Phase 1 & 2 COVID vaccine trials across India from July, 2020.

After successful completion of the interim analysis from the Phase 1 & 2 , Bharat Biotech received DCGI approval for Phase 3 clinical trials in 26,000 participants in over 25 centers across India.

COVISHIELD by Serum Institute of India

The Serum Institute of India submitted data of phase 1 clinical trial conducted over 23,745 overseas participants showing result of 70.42% efficacy.

In phase 2 and 3 conducted in India, 1,600 participants took part and the results were comparable to that of the first phase of trial.

Happy new year, everyone! All the risks @SerumInstIndia took with stockpiling the vaccine, have finally paid off. COVISHIELD, India’s first COVID-19 vaccine is approved, safe, effective and ready to roll-out in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/TcKh4bZIKK

— Adar Poonawalla (@adarpoonawalla) January 3, 2021

Who will get the COVID vaccine in India first?

Healthcare workers

The ministry of health and family welfare announced free vaccines to be provided in initial phase to the most prioritized beneficiaries, including 1 crore healthcare and 2 crore frontline workers.

Children below 10 years and people above 45 years

Children below 10 years of age, people above 45 years of age and those between 10 to 45 years having comorbidities — would be vaccinated on priority as they are at higher risk.

Phase 3 vaccination for everyone in India above 18 years began from 1st May 2021.

The registrations for all people above the age of 18 years began on April 28th 2021. Registration process is explained below.

COVID vaccine India – How can I get it?

The Covid-19 vaccination dose is available only to those who have pre-registered in the Co-WIN website or app.

On Co-WIN website or app you can register yourself. This will help you schedule your COVID vaccination based on prioritization groups and their age and comorbidities.

Also read : Coronavirus COVID-19 Symptoms Diagnosis & Treatment.

How to get register for COVID-19 vaccine?

1. Download the Co-WIN app on your smartphone

2. The required documents for self-registration include twelve photo-identity documents, including election ID, Aadhaar card, driving license, passport and pension document.

3. Register yourself with necessary personal details.

4. You will receive a date and time slot for COVID vaccination.

5. 100 volunteers will be planned each day for administering the vaccine.

Thats it..!

Vaccination conducted at both health facilities whether government or private.

Schools and community halls will be outreach session sites while there will be special mobile teams for remote areas or migratory population and international border areas.

All COVID-19 vaccination sessions will be conducted from 9 am to 5 pm.

The registration for vaccination against the Covid-19 infection for all above the age of 18 years began from April 28th 2021