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Will the vaccine introduced in India be as How will I know if I am eligible for vaccination?
effective as the ones introduced in other The eligible beneficiaries will be informed
countries? through their registered mobile number
Yes. The COVID-19 vaccine introduced in regarding the health facility where the
India will be as effective as any other vaccine vaccination will be provided and the
developed by other countries. Various phases scheduled time for the same. This will be done
of vaccine trials are undertaken to ensure its to avoid any inconvenience in registration
safety and efficacy. and vaccination of beneficiaries.
If a person is not able to produce Photo ID at How will the beneficiary receive information
the session site, will s/he be vaccinated? about due date of vaccination?
Photo ID is a must for both registration and Following online registration, beneficiary
verification of beneficiary at session site. will receive SMS on their registered mobile
number on the due date, place and time of
Can a person get vaccine without vaccination.
registration with Health Department?
No. Registration of beneficiary is mandatory If one is taking medicines for illnesses like
for vaccination. Only after registration, the Cancer, Diabetes, Hypertension etc, can s/
information on the session site to visit and he take the COVID-19 vaccine?
time will be shared with the beneficiary. Yes. Persons with one or more co-morbid
conditions too need to get COVID-19
What documents are required for registration vaccination.
of eligible beneficiary?
A person can produce any of these ID with When would antibodies develop?
Photo at the time of registration: Aadhar Card; Protective levels of antibodies are generally
Driving License; Health Insurance Smart Card developed two weeks after receiving the
issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour; second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) Job Card; Official Are there any preventive measures and
identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs; precautions that one needs to follow at the
PAN Card; Passbooks issued by Bank/Post session site?
Office; Passport; Pension Document; Service People are advised to rest at the vaccination
Identity Card with photograph issued to centre for at least half an hour after taking
employees by Central/State Govt./PSUs/ the COVID-19 vaccine. They can inform the
Public Limited Companies; Voter ID; Smart nearest health authorities in case they feel
card issued by RGI under NPR. any discomfort or uneasiness subsequently.
Our country is fully prepared for ensured availability of walk in coolers, deep
vaccination. If I say that this is the freezers, ice-lined refrigerators etc. as per
beginning of the end of COVID-19, it requirement for sending to the vaccination
would not be an exaggeration. But centre. By January 14, 2021, the vaccine was
we appeal to the people to keep on delivered to the designated centres.
following the COVID guidelines.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, OUR SAFETY, COUNTRY’S SAFETY
Union Health Minister Vaccine will provide immunity against
Coronavirus and reduce the risk of infection.
New India Samachar 11
