Two vaccines have been approved for Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) by the National Regulator i.e. Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). These are “Covishield” manufactured by Serum Institute of India (SII) and “Covaxin” manufactured by Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL). Several other vaccines are at various stages of clinical development within the country. The National Regulator grants Permission for Restricted Use in Emergency Situations to Sputnik-V vaccine.  PDF: COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting Started Source: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1711342

We request you to wait at the vaccination centre for at least half an hour after taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Inform the nearest health authorities / ANM / ASHA in case you feel any discomfort or uneasiness subsequently. Remember to continue following key COVID Appropriate Behaviours like wearing of mask, maintaining hand sanitization and physical distance (or 6 feet or Do Gaj). PDF: COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting Started Source: MyGov, India

Citizens aged 45 years and above can schedule appointments online or walk-in to vaccination centres. However, Citizens aged 18-44 years should mandatorily register themselves and schedule appointment online before going to vaccination centre. PDF: COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting Started Source: COWIN app https://www.cowin.gov.in/faq

Currently door to door service for vaccination is not available. Vaccines are available at Government and Private Health Facilities as notified, known as COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs). Source: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/covid_vaccination/vaccination/faqs.html PDF: COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting Started

At the time of scheduling an appointment on COWIN app, the app will show the name of vaccine being administered at each vaccination centre. Citizens can choose the vaccination centre as per their choice of vaccine being administered. However, the choice will not be available at the Government facilities. As of now, centres have “Covishield”/ “Covaxin” available. Both work fine in preventing the infection as well as prevents an individual from severe illness due to COVID-19 infection. PDF: COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting Started Source: COWIN app https://www.cowin.gov.in/faq

No, you will not get penalized if you don’t take COVID-19 vaccine. However, it is advisable to receive the complete schedule of COVID-19 vaccine for protecting one-self against this disease and also to limit the spread of this disease to close contacts including family members, friends, relatives and co-workers. PDF: COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting Started

Vaccination for COVID-19 is voluntary. However, it is advisable to receive the complete schedule of COVID-19 vaccine for protecting one-self against COVID-19 infection. The COVID-19 vaccine will also limit the spread of the infection to close contacts including family members, friends, relatives and co-workers. PDF: COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting Started Source: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/FAQsonCOVID19VaccineDecember2020.pdf

You should carry your identity proof specified by you at the time of registration on the Co-WIN portal and a printout/screenshot of your appointment slip. PDF: COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting StartedSource: COWIN app https://www.cowin.gov.in/faq

Vaccination Centres provide for a limited number of on-spot registration slots every day. Citizens aged 45 years and above can schedule appointments online or walk-in to vaccination centres. However, Citizens aged 18-44 years should mandatorily register themselves and schedule appointments online before going to the vaccination centre for a hassle-free vaccination experience. PDF: COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting Started Source: COWIN app https://www.cowin.gov.in/faq