How can 60+ year population in India register for the COVID booster dose vaccine?

The COVID Booster Dose was announced on December 27, 2021. With the rising number of COVID cases and the fear of the impending third wave of COVID, the government announced the start of booster dose vaccination in India. The booster dose of the COVID vaccine has already been introduced in many foreign countries where mostly anyone above the age of 15-16 is eligible for the booster dose vaccine.

Given the threat of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, and the rising cases of COVID in India, the government has started the COVID booster dose vaccinations in India. The booster dose is a precautionary dose of the vaccine that helps you improve your body’s ability to fight the virus. The booster dose is expected to reduce the possibility of patients developing a serious/advanced COVID infection that could be fatal.

Currently, in India, any person above the age of 60 is eligible for getting the COVID booster dose. Healthcare and frontline workers are also eligible for getting the booster vaccine. But, how do you register to get the jab? Here’s all that you need to know regarding the registration process for getting the COVID booster dose.

What Are The Eligibility Requirements For Getting The COVID Booster Dose Vaccine?

Before you can register for the COVID booster dose, the government has some eligibility criteria in place that you need to fulfil. Here is a full list of the eligibility requirements you need to clear before registering for the COVID booster dose.

• The individual must be registered healthcare, social, or frontline worker. OR

• The individual must be a citizen of India over the age of 60. Preference is given to people over the age of 60 who suffer from any comorbidity.

• The individual must be fully vaccinated before registering for the booster dose.

• The individual must have completed their full vaccination at least 9 months before the date of COVID booster dose vaccination.

• The individual must sign up and get the same vaccine for the booster dose that they got for their first two vaccine doses.

How To Register/Sign Up For The COVID Booster Dose Vaccine?

There are two ways you can go for the COVID booster dose vaccine once you are eligible. The first way is to register on the CoWin platform to get your booster dose vaccine on a scheduled date and time. The platform will assign the closest vaccination centre to your location where you can get the vaccine and skip the queue and crowd that is generally present at vaccination centres. You will only need to carry your mobile phone with your Aadhar registered mobile number on it, and a government ID proof to get your COVID booster dose vaccination.

The second method for you would be to visit the nearest vaccination centres and go for a walk-in vaccination. All vaccination centres do not accept walk-in applicants, so you must learn beforehand if your home centre allows walk-in vaccination or not. In case you go for a walk-in vaccination program, you will need to carry your previous vaccination slip along with a government ID proof, and your Aadhar linked mobile number inserted in your mobile phone.

These are two available options currently for registering to get the COVID booster dose vaccine.

Conclusion

The COVID booster dose is crucial for you to keep you safe from the virus. With new variants of COVID coming to view regularly, it is essential for you to keep updating your immune system against the ever-changing threat to keep yourself and the people around you safe. The COVID booster dose will soon be available for the other age groups as well, so if you are located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, you can visit MediPulse hospital to get your COVID booster dose vaccination. For more information about the immunisation program, visit the hospital website.