Citizens aged 18-44 years should mandatorily register themselves and schedule appointments online before vaccination. On-spot registration or walk-in facility is currently not allowed at private hospitals for the 18-44 years age group.
Those in the age group of 18-44 years can register from April 28; the registrations have started from 4:00 pm onwards. You can log into the Co-WIN portal using the link http://www.cowin.gov.in and click on the “Register/Sign In yourself” tab to register for the COVID-19 vaccination. Alternatively, you can also register for vaccination through the Aarogya Setu App.
From May 1, state governments and private hospitals will procure 50 percent of total doses directly from the open market to vaccinate the 18-44 year age group. The availability of slots will depend on the availability of doses.
Due to limited doses, several states will have their own priority groups within the 18-44 years age group. This state-specific information will soon get reflected on the Co-win when you can make appointments.
Thing to know:
- Online Registration is mandatory for those aged between 18 and 45 years.
- Those above 45 years can still avail the facility of on-site registration (Online Registration not mandatory)
- You can Register through CoWIN Website, Umang Application and Aarogya Setu Application.
- There are NO registration charges vaccination.
- Up to 4 people can be registered for vaccination using the same mobile number.
- You can register on the Co-WIN portal using any of the following ID proofs: Aadhaar card, Driving License, PAN card, Passport, Pension Passbook, NPR Smart Card and Voter ID (EPIC).
- Currently, vaccination is free at government hospitals and charged at INR 250 in private hospitals for citizens aged 45 years and above.
The process of registering and getting the vaccination is also simple and smooth.
Registration Process: Follow these steps to get registered and get vaccinated successfully.
Step – 1 : Visit the portal www.cowin.gov.in.
Step – 2 : Now click on the Register option to start the registration process.
Step – 3 : Here, you have to first provide you your mobile number and have to click on the option of get OTP.
Step – 4 : You have to now provide the OTP that you have received on your mobile number and have to click on the option Verify.
Step – 5 : After OTP verification, the actual registration starts where you have to provide the necessary details.
Step – 6 : Select a Photo ID proof from the dropdown menu first and then provide the ID number.
Step – 7 : Provide your name, date of birth, and your gender exactly what is provided in your Photo ID.
Step – 8 : Finally, proceed to click on the Register button.
After you have successfully registered with CoWIN portal, you will soon get a confirmation message on your registered mobile number.
Adding Members: After you have got your registration done, you can also add up other candidates up to a maximum of 3 on your profile. Follow these steps to add other individuals.
Step – 1 : After registration, you can access the page of Account details where you will find the option of Add More on which you have to click.
Step – 2 : Enter the details of the person in the same way how you added your details earlier.
Step – 3 : Now click on the option of Add.
Soon, again you will get a confirmation message of adding a member to your account.
Deleting Members: In case, if you wish to delete a member, you can do it by following these steps.
Step – 1 : Again, from the Account Details page, you can delete a member from your account.
Step – 2 : You will find the option of Delete in front of the name of the existing member on which you have to click.
That’s it and the individual will get deleted from your account.
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Aarogya Setu Application: Follow these steps if you wish to register for vaccination through the Arogya Setu application.
Step – 1 : Install the application Arogya Setu on your smartphone from your app store.
Step – 2 : Open the application after it is installed and provide your phone number.
Step – 3 : Enter the OTP that you must have received on your provided phone number and Verify.
Step – 4 : After the verification is done, click on the tab of Vaccination and complete the registration by filling in the required details.
You will get a confirmation after your registration is completed.
Umang Application: Follow these steps to register for vaccination from the Umang site or application.
Step – 1 : If you wish to get the Umang application on your smartphone, you can do so by simply searching for it on your app store and installing it.
Step – 2 : As the application opens up after installing, provide your mobile number on the screen to get OTP.
Step – 3 : Now provide your OTP and let the application verify it.
Step – 4 : After the verification process, you will enter your Umand profile and have to click on the CoWIN option to follow the registration process as mentioned under the section of CoWIN above.
The vaccination may not shield you from the infection. But it will boost up your immune system. This way, the chances of getting an infection will get reduced to a higher extent. Thus, India has finally introduced the largest vaccination drive.
You may face a slight pain in the injected area or in your body, along with weakness and fever. In such a case, consuming paracetamol will help. But if you face any other major side effects, you should immediately contact the helpline number.
CoWIN toll-free helpline number: 1075. You can also get in touch for help at any other number that is +91-11-23978046
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