REGISTRATION

You can register for Covid Vaccine Online through:

▪ Online Portal: https://www.cowin.gov.in/home
▪ Aarogya Setu App: https://www.mygov.in/aarogya-setu-app/
▪ Umang App: https://web.umang.gov.in/landing/

I. Cowin Portal:
▪ To register online, you will have to give your photo ID.
▪ Register using your mobile number.
▪ From one mobile phone number, one can register 4 people, however, each person
will need their own photo ID.
▪ If the Aadhar card is used as an identification document, consent will be obtained
and recorded.
▪ Schedule your vaccination appointment at a centre of your choice

II. Aarogya Setu App:

▪ You need to first open the app and then Home> CoWin tab.
▪ Select 'vaccination registration' and then enter a phone number, followed by OTP.
▪ Click on verify and you will be directed to the registration page.
▪ Follow the same steps as mentioned above to register.

III. Umang App:

▪ You need to first open the app and then Home> Heath Tab> CoWin tab.
▪ Select ‘Register’ and then enter a phone number, followed by OTP.
▪ Click on verify and you will be directed to the registration page.
▪ Here you have to provide your ID proof, date of birth, name and gender etc. present
in the ID. After giving all the details, tap on Submit.
▪ Click on ‘add more’ to add beneficiaries up to four (if any).
▪ Follow the same steps as mentioned above to register.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Any of the below-mentioned ID with photo may be produced at the time of registration:
▪ Driving License ▪ Aadhaar Card
▪ Official identity cards issued to ▪ Health Insurance Smart Card issued
MPs/MLAs/MLCs under the scheme of Ministry of
Labour
▪ Service Identity Card issued to ▪ Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
 employees by Central/ State Govt./ Employment Guarantee Act
Public Limited Companies (MGNREGA) Job Card
▪ Passport ▪ Passbooks issued by Bank/Post Office

▪ PAN Card ▪ Pension Document

▪ Voted ID
AT COVID VACCINATION CENTRE ON APPOINTED DAY
I. On the day of the appointment, reach the centre carrying the appointment slip and
photo ID used at the time of booking the appointment.
II. Strictly maintain Two-Yards Social distancing from others
III. Wearing Double Masks is preferred.
IV. Sanitise your hands entering and exiting the Vaccination Centre.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Can you donate Plasma if you have been vaccinated?

Ans: Currently, those who have been vaccinated, cannot donate COVID-19 convalescent
plasma.

2. Is it possible to get COVID after being fully vaccinated?

Ans: Yes it is possible. While vaccination will protect most people from getting infected
with the novel coronavirus, a small percentage of fully vaccinated people will contract
COVID-19 even after receiving all the required vaccine doses, as acknowledged by the
US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That is why it is important to
continue taking precautions even after being fully vaccinated.

3. Will Vaccine work against the Indian variant?

Ans: Scientists believe existing vaccines will help control the variant when it comes to
preventing severe disease. However, some variants will inevitably escape the current
vaccines.

4. Why do we get side effects after vaccine?

Ans: The reason that we get side effects is that our immune system is revving up and
reacting.

5. When are you considered to be fully vaccinated?

Ans: In general, people are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in
a 2-dose series.

6. After getting the first dose, how long should you wait before getting the second dose?
 Ans: The time interval between two doses of the Covishield vaccine has been extended
from four-six weeks to four-eight weeks, while the second dose of Covaxin can be taken
four to six weeks after the first.

7. Is Covid 19 airborne?
Ans: The WHO says current evidence suggests the virus is primarily transmitted between
people via these larger respiratory droplets and the surfaces they contaminate. The advice
does not state that Covid-19 is never spread by airborne transmission, just that it appears
much less common.

8. Do you still need to take the vaccine even though you have been infected by covid
earlier?
Ans: It is likely that natural immunity won't last as long as the immunity given to you by
a vaccine, and there is no way of knowing if you have any protection. So, it is still very
important to take up the offer of a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to you.

9. Do women and younger adults experience more severe side effects after taking their
coronavirus shots?
Ans: In general, women and younger adults tend to have the most severe side effects after
their coronavirus shots, no matter the dose or manufacturer. Younger adults more
commonly reported fatigue, headache, and pain at the injection site than older adults did.

10. Why do people over 65 years of age not experience the severe side effects of covid
vaccine?
Ans: Our immune systems tend to deteriorate as we age, so older people's bodies don't
work as hard to defend them against foreign invaders - including the protein introduced to
the body via a vaccine. As a result, side effects are often milder and less numerous among
the elderly than among younger adults
11. What are the side effects of the covid vaccine?
Ans: Common systemic side effects include fatigue, headache, chills or fevers, diarrhoea,
nausea and body or muscle aches. These side effects are more common after the second
dose of the covid vaccine. Local side effects that is side effects where the injection took
place in the arm include, pain at the site of injection, swelling, tenderness, redness, itch,
warmth and swollen armpit glands.

12. Should you stop taking routine medications before your vaccination?
Ans: Studies for the vaccine were conducted on people with common medical conditions
such as blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, hypertension and they responded well to the
vaccines and there is no need to change your regular medications.

13. What medication should you be careful with before and after taking the covid shot?
Ans: One should be careful with taking steroids, cancer therapies, anti-inflammatory
drugs and heart-related medication, before or after taking the vaccinations.
14. Is the covid-19 vaccine in use in India effective?
 Ans: Yes, the COVID-19 vaccine introduced in India will be as effective as any vaccine
developed by other countries. Various phases of vaccine trials are undertaken to ensure its
safety and efficacy.

15. Why is it normal to have mild side effects from vaccine?

Ans: Vaccines are designed to give you immunity without the dangers of getting the
disease. It’s common to experience some mild-to-moderate side effects when receiving
vaccinations. This is because your immune system is instructing your body to react in
certain ways: it increases blood flow so more immune cells can circulate, and it raises
your body temperature in order to kill the virus.

16. What are the benefits of getting the covid vaccine?

Ans: Getting COVID-19 may offer some protection, known as natural immunity. Current
evidence suggests that reinfection with the virus that causes COVID-19 is uncommon in
the months after initial infection, but may increase with time. The risk of severe illness
and death from COVID-19 far outweighs any benefits of natural immunity. COVID-19
vaccination will help protect you by creating an antibody (immune system) response
without having to experience sickness.

17. Who is not eligible to take the vaccine?

Ans: Pregnant and lactating mothers are advised to not take the COVID-19 vaccine as
they have not been part of any clinical trial; People with allergic reactions to vaccines,
pharmaceutical products, and notable food allergies are also not allowed to take the jab;
Anyone who has had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine earlier should refrain
from taking the vaccine; Persons showing active symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection or
who have had COVID-19 in the last 4-8 weeks should also avoid getting vaccinated;
People who are acutely unwell and hospitalised patients (with or without intensive care)
due to any illness are also not included.

DOs AND DON’Ts AFTER GETTING VACCINATED:

Dos:
1. Plan for the probable side-effects.
2. Avoid vaccine shopping and accept whichever vaccine is available.
3. Your vaccine provider will likely require you to wear a mask, but wear one even if they
don't. Masks are still proven to slow the spread of COVID-19 viral particles, and you'll be
in relatively close quarters with strangers -- and you're not vaccinated yet.
4. Most vaccine providers will require you to hang around for 15 minutes after getting
vaccinated to watch for any immediate and severe side effects. Even if you feel fine, wait
just in case.
5. Check with your doctor beforehand about health conditions and medications.
6. Wear a short sleeve shirt to make it easier to get vaccinated.
7. People who were infected with coronavirus in the last one-and-a-half months or have
received blood plasma therapy or monoclonal antibodies must refrain from taking the
vaccine.
8. Eating healthy and staying relaxed before getting the vaccine is of utmost importance.
9. Take rest and stay hydrated.
10. Do schedule an appointment for your vaccination. Do not step out before you have been
assigned a slot.
11. Maintain social distancing while at the centre.
12. There are a few bleeding disorders like ‘haemophilia’. These persons should take the
vaccine under the supervision of their treating physician.
13. After getting the vaccine (whether the first or second dose), the vaccinee must ensure to
take their vaccination certificate which can be either a hard copy or a digital copy.
Vaccination and the certificate are free in government hospitals. Vaccination in private
hospitals is capped at Rs. 250, and this includes the cost of the certificate.

Don’ts:
1. Post a selfie with your vaccine card on social media as the details on there could invite
scammers.
2. Lose or throw away your vaccine card.
3. Take OTC pain meds
4. Flake out on your appointments.
5. Stop wearing masks and taking precautions.
6. Miss your appointment

RESOURCES LIST:
All India Resources:
1. https://covidfightclub.org/
2. https://covidhelp.teamsaath.me/dl/ewAiAHQAIgA6ADAALAAiAHMAIgA6ACIAYwB
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3. https://covidfacts.in/
4. https://covidtools.in/
5. https://covidwin.in/
Plasma Resources:
1. https://dhoondh.com/
2. https://plasmadonor.in/
3. http://needplasma.in/
4. https://plasmaline.in/
Resources in Gujarat:
https://www.gujaratcovidsupport.org/

AVAILABILITY OF VACCINES

These are the two Vaccine Availability Trackers available online:

 https://www.labnol.org/covid19-vaccine-tracker-210501

 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/covid-19-
vaccine-tracker-for-india-vaccinateme-getjab-more-online-bots-to-help-you-book-
your-vaccine-appointment-9593901.html/amp

LEGAL ACTION BE TAKEN IF NOT VACCINATED PROPERLY

There is no particular law as such for this. However, not getting vaccinated properly would
amount to negligence. For example in UP, three women were given rabies vaccine instead of
Covid-19 vaccine. This would come under the ambit of medical negligence. Here are some of
the ways by which legal action can be taken in the case of medical negligence.

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE

A doctor owes some duties of care to his patients, which are:

● duty to decide whether he wants to undertake the case or not,

● duty to decide what treatment to give and;
● duty to decide the administration of treatment
 1. How can the patient or the victim take legal action in the case of medical
negligence?

1. Filing of Complaint to the State Medical Council

 The first step to be taken is to file a complaint to the State Medical Council against
the respective doctors, practitioner or any authority.
 The victim may file a complaint either in the consumer court or in the criminal court
depending upon the nature of the negligence.
 However it must be noted that a lawsuit against a hospital will lead to a long drawn
out court battle being a very costly affair. Therefore it is advised to file a complaint
against the particular doctor or practitioner or any authority thereby.
 Once a complaint is filed, the consumer court investigates the claim.

2. Go to a Patient-Advocate

 The second option that seems to be very useful in medical negligence cases is to go to
a patient-lawyer.

 If there is any breach of duty from the doctor’s side, a patient-advocate can clear this
picture in the mind of the patient and ask them to take necessary steps to resolve the
matter.

 The Patient-Advocate can also help the patient in cases if there should be some
compensation due to medical negligence.

 This makes it easier for the patient or the victim to choose as to how he would want to
proceed regarding the complaint.

2. What is the procedure for filing a complaint?

Here is a step-by-step procedure of filing a complaint.

i. File a complaint with the local police and the concerned state medical council.
ii. If the complaint is filed to the police, they may then proceed to forward the complaint
to the State Medical council.
iii. In case the council finds enough evidence to 0take the case seriously, they will send
the required reports to the courts.
iv. In case the case has a criminal nature, the case will be handled by the State
government and tried in a criminal court.
v. After investigation, if the council finds that the hospital/doctor is at fault and has the
power to endanger further lives, it may suspend the doctor’s/hospital’s license until a
further enquiry is finished.
vi. After a final report is finished, if the doctor or hospital is found to be guilty, a
punishment will be decided after taking into account the nature and seriousness of the
negligence.

3. What if the patient is dissatisfied by the efforts of the council?

 In case the patient is dissatisfied with the efforts of the Council, he or she may appeal
to the MCI.
  If the patient is looking for monetary reimbursement, he or she may approach a
consumer court, as they have the power to hand out money.
 In case a patient is unhappy with the decision taken by the consumer court, he or she
may approach a National Consumer Redressal Forum or may even go to the Supreme
Court to seek a trial.

4. What are the other legal provisions available?

Section 304-A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 provides that - if a person commits a rash or
negligent act which amounts to culpable homicide then the person will be punished with
imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or both.

Section 337 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 provides that - if a person commits a rash or
negligent act due to which human life or personal safety of others gets threatened. The
person will be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or
with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or both.

Section 338 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 provides that - if a person commits a rash or
negligent act due to which human life or personal safety of others gets threatened. The
person will be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with
fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or both.

5. What are the Civil liberties available?

Under the tort law or civil law, this principle is applicable even if doctors provide free
services. Thus, it can be stated that where the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) ends, the tort
law begins.

In cases where the services offered by the doctor or the hospital don’t fall within the
definition of ‘services’ under CPA, patients can claim compensation under the tort law. The
onus (burden) of proof is on the patient and he needs to prove that because of the doctor’s
actions, the injury has been caused to him.