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COVID-19 positive cases are suddenly spiking in India, and if you are eligible it's best to take the vaccine. Currently, the age limit for getting vaccinated is 45 and above. If you are all set to register for the Covid-19 vaccine, then you must know that the government hospitals are offering it for free. However, the private hospitals are charging a fee of Rs 250 for one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Read on to know more about how you can get registered for Covid-19 vaccination, and find centers near you, download a certificate for it and get accurate information about covid updates.
Where to register for vaccination?
It is important to note that you will have to register in the government made CoWin portal or the Aarogya Setu app if you want the Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
Step 1: Open the Aarogya Setu app. (You can register via Cowin.gov.in website too) and the process is almost same. For more details, you can read full article.
Step 2: Visit the ‘Co-WIN’ tab, which is at the top, next to the vaccination tab.
Step 3: Tap on ‘Vaccination' option (login or register)’ and then enter your mobile number now click on the ‘proceed to verify’ button.
Step 4: Enter the OTP that you got on your entered number and tap again on the ‘proceed to verify’ button.
Step 5: You will be asked to upload a photo ID card type (govt ID or voter ID card or Aadhaar, etc). You will need to enter your full name, age, gender, year of birth and other details. Additionally, you can get to register up to 4 beneficiaries through the Aarogya Setu app. The site will ask you to submit proof of eligibility.
Step 6: The app will now show the date and availability. You can now select the “book” option. Once the registration is successful, you will get an SMS with the appointment details on registered number.
Note: There are three types of vaccines that are approved by the government of India – Covaxin, Covishield and sputnic V.
You can provide any of the below-mentioned ID with Photo while registration:
- Aadhaar Card
- Driving License
- Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of the Ministry of Labour
-Job Card of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
-Official identity cards issued to MPs/MLCs/MLAs
-PAN Card
-Passbooks issued by Bank/Post Office
-Passport
-Pension Document
-Service Identity Card issued for employees by Central/ State Govt./ Public Limited Companies
-Voter ID
How to find the Covid-19 vaccination centres near you?
With the Google Maps, you can easily find Covid-19 vaccination centres near you. The app gives you clear information of vaccine location, and lets you know if you can directly visit that hospital or need to get an appointment. It is worth pointing out that the data that you get on Google Maps is from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare directly.
Step 1: Open the Google Maps on your phone. If yo don’t have it on your phone, then you can download it from Play Store. You can also use MapMyIndia app to get the same details.
Step 2: Just type ‘Covid 19 vaccination centres’ and the app will show you all the nearby vaccine centres.
How to Download the Covid vaccination certificate?
You can download the Covid-19 vaccination certificate using government’s Aarogya Setu app. Once you get first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, you also get a message on your registered mobile for confirming that your “1st Dose of Covaxin or Covishield is successful” and you can download the certificate. There is a link in that message, which redirects you to the government’s official site (http://www.mohfw.gov.in). There you need to sign in and then download the certification to device. Alternatively, you can also get the certificate via the Aarogya Setu app, so keep reading to know about the steps.
Step 1: Open Aarogya Setu app on your device.
Step 2: Visit the CoWin tab section and tap on the ‘Vaccination Certificate’.
Step 3: You now will be required to enter your beneficiary reference ID, which you get at time of vaccination registration.
Step 4: Tap on ‘Get Certificate’ button and then you are done.
How to get the authentic and latest information on Covid-19 vaccination?
If there is any query in your mind related to Covid-19 vaccine, then people are advised to go to the government official source to get accurate information. You can visit http://www.mohfw.gov.in website for all the latest information on Covid vaccination.
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