The end of 2019 showcased the beginning of (COVID19) a new disease that dominated the entire globe. The emerging of COVID saw limitless number of lives lost all throughout the globe, bringing a halt to the regular lifestyle of people. The impact of COVID was such a huge cast out that even the WHO – (World Health Organization) has to announce it as a pandemic majorly because of its ability to spread from person to person, along with the drawbacks of medical possibilities of curing and treating the virus. However, with thorough research over the year has opened up opportunities for people to protect itself from the virus with the introduction of vaccination that was launched in 2021. This has opened up opportunities for many older citizens to have a normal life with vaccination, as it creates a protective shield against the virus from impacting internal organs.
In the lights of vaccination that has been launched every country has showcased different rules and regulation on how to get the vaccination. Highlighted below are some of the major guidelines that would help you get the vaccination initiative launched by the government of India.
The types of Vaccination Available
As per medical authority of India there are two types of vaccination available in the market. They are as follow:
- COVAXIN: This vaccination is an un-synthesized micro dosage of COVID-19 has been tested and tried over a sample of 50,000 people with an accuracy of 99.98% defining a highly potent vaccination dosage. However with the higher potency this vaccination showcases side effects that last for 24 – 48 hours like fever, body ache, nausea and diarrhea.
- COVISHIELD: This vaccination is a synthesized micro dosage of COVID-19 has been tested and tried over a sample of 50,000 people with an accuracy of 97.20% defining a low potency compared to COVAXIN vaccination dosage. However with the lower potency this vaccination showcases minimum or no side effects that last for less than 24 hours like body ache and feverish feeling and in some case loose motion among people.
The Age Group for Vaccination
With larger mortality rate due to COVID-19 seen among people above 45, the first layout of the vaccination process has been selectively applied by the government of India specifically for 2 particular age groups:
- 45 – 60 years
- 60 and above
How to Apply for Vaccination for the both age groups
In order to ensure that both age group get vaccination in the first layout process following are some of the major things that should be followed by the people:
Both the age group of people should register themselves on the following website: https://www.cowin.gov.in/home
Both the age group should mandatorily carry the following documents:
ID Proof 1: AADHAR CARD (Compulsory)
ID Proof 2: Voter ID card / Passport / Pan Card / Driving License (Anyone of the mentioned names)
In addition to the above mentioned common process for both age groups. Age group between 45 – 60 years should carry a comorbid certificate.
What is a Comorbid Certificate: It is a prescription or a written statement provided by a medical practitioner that the person between the age group of 45 – 60 years is suffering from medical diseases like high sugar, kidney problems, lungs problems, heart disease, cancer or any other disease that can work as a catalyst for COVID-19, then and only then is the person between the age group of 45 – 60 years of age is eligible for COVID vaccination at their nearest medical center.
Vaccination Process
People who are applying for COVID – 19 vaccinations at COWIN.GOV.IN can get your vaccination from any government center nearby or hospital attached with COVID vaccination. If you are from Vadodara you can get your COVID – 19 vaccinations at Gujarat Superspeciality Hospital.
There will two dosages of vaccination to be received by each individual below are the break down for both vaccinations available in the market:
COVAXIN: 1st dosage received after registering in Cowin should be followed up 2nd dosage after 21 days.
COVISHIELD: 1st dosage received after registering in Cowin should be followed up 2nd dosage after 19 days.
Price of Vaccination
The price of the vaccination has been fixed the government authority of India at private hospitals at rupees 250 for each dosage. Therefore your total billing amount to be paid in advance will be rupees 500 for both the dosage at the place of vaccination before the process begins.
Vaccination Suggestion
People going for vaccination is suggested to go in group of 11 people as one vial of vaccination can provide medication to 11 people. This would help in bringing down the wastage of vaccination, since a vial once opened is valid for 30 minutes. This would help in bringing down the wastage of life saving COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID Vaccination for Senior Citizens in Vadodara If you are a senior citizen from Vadodara then look no more at Gujarat Superspeciality Hospital we are providing you with the sacility of getting vaccinated without any hassle. After registering yourself on the COWIN website please call us for guidance or visit us for your first dosage of COVID vaccination.