Can I check the price of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes. The System will show the price of the vaccine below the name of the vaccination centre at the time of scheduling an appointment
The MHRA said the Spikevax vaccine met the standards of safety, quality and effectiveness. During trials, the vaccine triggered a strong immune response against both strains. In an analysis, the bivalent vaccine was also found to generate a good immune response against the omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5.17-Aug-2022
When will Pfizer bivalent vaccine be available in Canada?
On September 1, 2022, Health Canada authorized the use of Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (50 mcg) COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose in adults aged 18 years of age and older. This represents the first bivalent Omicron (BA.1)-containing mRNA COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in Canada.3 days ago
Yes, Covishield® vaccine, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, is based on the same patent technology as the Astrazeneca vaccine.
Can you get COVID-19 twice?
Reinfection with the virus that causes COVID-19 means a person was infected, recovered, and then later became infected again. After recovering from COVID-19, most individuals will have some protection from repeat infections. However, reinfections do occur after COVID-19.
No. There is no registration charge
Are the Sub-variants of Omicron more transmissible ?
“Subvariants of Omicron are more transmissible than their predecessors, & the risk of even more transmissible & more dangerous variants remains," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during the weekly media briefing regarding COVID on Wednesday.3 days ago
Oxford-AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine was developed in collaboration with Oxford University and is manufactured by AstraZeneca and COVISHIELD, licensed to and manufactured by AstraZeneca-SKBioscience (AZ-SKBio) in South Korea.08-May-2021
What are the ingredients in the Covishield vaccine?
The Covishield vaccine includes the following ingredients:L-Histidine, L-Histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, Polysorbate 80, Ethanol, Sucrose, Sodium chloride, Disodium edetate dihydrate (EDTA), Water for injection.13-Jan-2021
Tobacco smoking is a known risk factor for many respiratory infections and increases the severity of respiratory diseases. A review of studies by public health experts convened by WHO on 29 April 2020 found that smokers are more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19, compared to non-smokers.11-May-2020
Where can I download my International Travel Certificate from?
You can download it from the “International Travel Certificate” tab under “Show Certificate” option against Dose 2 details
Research from the USA has shown that among those aged under 60, obesity was twice as likely to result in being admitted to hospital for coronavirus. The findings also suggested that being obese significantly increased the likelihood that the person would need intensive care as well.30-Apr-2020
Why do I need a COVID-19 vaccination certificate?
A COVID Vaccine Certificate (CVC) issued by the government offers an assurance to the beneficiary on the vaccination, type of vaccine used, and the provisional certificate also provides the next vaccination due. It also is an evidence for the citizen to prove to any entities which may require proof of vaccination specially in case of travel. Vaccination not only protects individuals from disease, but also reduces their risk of spreading the virus. Therefore, there could be a requirement in future to produce certificate for certain kind of social interactions and international travel.
The official names COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 were issued by the WHO on 11 February 2020.
How old do you have to be to get the Astrazeneca vaccine?
The vaccine is not recommended for persons younger than 18 years of age pending the results of further studies.13-Jun-2022
In some people with COVID-19, symptoms persist for weeks or even months after recovering from the acute illness. This is referred to as ‘post-COVID-19 condition’, sometimes described as ‘long COVID’.25-Apr-2022
How long is the incubation period for COVID-19?
The time taken by the symptoms to first appear on an infected individual. The incubation time for COVID-19 ranges from 1-14 days, most commonly being around 5 days.
Recent research evaluated the survival of the COVID-19 virus on different surfaces and reported that the virus can remain viable for up to 72 hours on plastic and stainless steel, up to four hours on copper, and up to 24 hours on cardboard.07-Apr-2020
Which documents should I carry with me for the COVID-19 vaccination?
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
You can log into the Co-WIN portal using the link www.cowin.gov.in and click on the “Register/Sign In yourself” tab to register for COVID-19 vaccination.
Do I have an option to cancel my COVID-19 vaccination appointment?
You can also reschedule the appointment and choose another date or time slot of your convenience
Can I check the price of the COVID-19 vaccine?