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COVID-19 Vaccine: Govt lists precautions & contraindications, click for details
Pregnant women, lactating mothers & those below 18 years shouldn't receive the vaccine
Jan. 15: As India prepares for the mega vaccine drive, the two covid vaccines have reached different cities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick-off Covid-19 vaccination drive at 10.30 AM on 16 January, 2021 as the country initiates the world’s largest vaccination programme. On the same day, PM Modi will also officially launch the COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (Co-WIN) app. It is a digital platform created by the Union Health Ministry for real-time monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine delivery and distribution.
- People with a history of anaphylactic or allergic reactions should not be given the jabs
- Persons with a history of immediate or delayed-onset anaphylaxis or allergic reaction to vaccine or injectable therapies, pharmaceutical products, food items should avoid vaccination.
- Pregnant women or who are not sure of their pregnancy and lactating mothers shouldn’t receive the vaccine.
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- Persons with active symptoms of coronvirus infection should not be vaccinated.
- COVID-19 patients who have been given anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma should not receive the jab
- Those who are unwell and hospitalised patients due to any illness should not get COVID-19 vaccines
- Under the emergency use authorisation, coronavirus vaccination is indicated only for 18 years and above.
- Interchangeability of COVID-19 vaccines is not permitted. The second dose should also be of the same COVID-19 vaccine which was administered as the first dose.
- The vaccine should be given with “caution” to persons with a history of any bleeding or coagulation disorder – platelet disorder, clotting factor deficiency, or coagulopathy.
- People will receive two dosage of the vaccine in a gap of 28 days
- COVID Vaccination is voluntary. However, it is advisable to receive the complete schedule of the vaccine for protecting yourself and others.
- Is it necessary for a COVID recovered person to take the vaccine? Yes, it is advisable to receive a complete schedule of COVID Vaccination irrespective of history of infection with COVID-19. This will help in developing a strong immune response against the disease.
- If one is taking medicines for illnesses like Cancer, Diabetes, Hypertension etc, can s/he take the COVID-19 vaccine? Yes. Persons with one or more of these comorbid conditions are considered a high risk category. They need to get COVID-19 vaccination.
- What are the possible side-effects of COVID19 vaccine? Mild fever and pain are common side-effects that are possible in some after getting vaccinated. States have been asked to make arrangements as one of the measures towards safe vaccine delivery among the masses.
- Can a person presently having COVID19 infection be vaccinated? People with confirmed or suspected COVID infection may increase the risk of spreading the same to others at vaccination sites. Infected persons should defer vaccination for 14 days after symptoms resolution.
- Is it necessary for a COVID recovered person to take the vaccine? Yes, it is advisable to receive a complete schedule of COVID Vaccination irrespective of history of infection with COVID-19. This will help in developing a strong immune response against the disease.
- Can a person get COVID vaccine without registration with the Health Department? No, registration of the beneficiary is mandatory for COVID Vaccination. Only after registration the information on the session site to visit and time will be shared with the beneficiary.
- What documents are required for registration of eligible beneficiaries? Any of the identity proof with photo mentioned in the attached picture may be produced at the time of registration
- Will a Photo ID be required at the time of registration? The Photo ID produced at the time of registration must be produced and verified at the time of vaccination.
- How will the beneficiary receive information about the due date of COVID Vaccination? Following online registration, beneficiaries will receive SMS on their registered mobile number on the due date, place and time of vaccination.
- Any preventive measures that need to be followed at the COVIDVaccination site? Rest at the site for at least 1/2 hour after taking the COVID19 vaccine. Follow COVID Appropriate Behaviours: wearing a mask, sanitise your hands & maintain 6 ft. physical distance.
The vaccination drive has been planned in a phased manner, identifying priority groups and informing candidates via phones. Healthcare workers, both in government and private sectors will receive the vaccine during this phase, the health ministry said in a statement. According to the government, the shots will be offered first to an estimated one crore healthcare workers, and around two crore frontline workers, and then to persons above 50 years of age, followed by persons younger than 50 years of age with associated comorbidities.
