Have a look at some of the responses from the MoHFW:
What is the vaccine roll-out date?
Is it mandatory to take the vaccine?
COVID vaccination is voluntary. However, it is advisable to receive the complete schedule of the vaccine for protecting yourself and others.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?
Yes, COVID-19 vaccines are safe to be administered. COVID vaccination begins today, and is being introduced in the country only after getting a clearance from the National Regulator based on its safety and efficacy.
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.
Job Card, and Official identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs.
In addition to these, PAN Card, Passbooks issued by Bank/Post Office, Passport, Pension Document, Service Identity Card with photograph issued to employees by Central/ State Govt./ PSUs/Public Limited Companies, Voter ID, and Smart card issued by RGI under NPR can also be produced.
Prime Minister Modi kicked off the drive while reassuring the country that emergency use authorisation was given to two made in India vaccines only after scientists were convinced of their safety and effectiveness, and urged people to beware of propaganda and rumours. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had earlier this month approved Oxford COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute, and indigenously developed Covaxin of Bharat Biotech for restricted emergency use in the country, paving the way for a massive inoculation drive.
Documents required to get a COVID-19 vaccine: Full list here
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Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021, 14:54 [IST]
New Delhi, Jan 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the massive vaccine drive in India against the coronavirus.
During the launch, 3,006 session sites at all states and union territories were connected to the launch programme virtually. On the first day around 100 people will be vaccinated at every session site across the nation. Three crore people are to be vaccinated in the first phase of the programme.
Special preparations have been made for the vaccination in the entire nation. Now that the vaccine has been rolled out everyone has a question as to how they can get the same. The government has asked people to register for the vaccine, but you need to know what papers are needed for this.
Want to get vaccinated against COVID? Keep these documents handy to receive the jab - India launched the world's largest inoculation drive today. We bring before you the full list of documents needed for registration to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccination drive: All you need to know about the integral CoWIN app
Coronavirus vaccine: The CoWIN app is being populated with the data of 1 crore healthcare workers who would receive the coronavirus vaccine in the first phase. So far only officials have access to it
BusinessToday.In | January 15, 2021 | Updated 12:27 IST
COVID-19 vaccine drive: All you need to know about CoWIN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick-off India s coronavirus vaccination drive on January 16. He will also launch the much talked-about CoWIN app that is integral to the country s vaccination process. So far, 80 lakh beneficiaries from the first priority list have been registered on the app that will track them for vaccination on a real-time basis.