COVID-19 vaccination for age group 15-18: Registration on CoWIN begins today, here’s how to get register

New Delhi: Amid the omicron threat, the CoWIN registration for COVID-19 vaccination beneficiaries in the age group 15-18 will begin from Saturday (January 1, 2021) on the occasion of New Year.

Both walk-in and online registration (through CoWIN) facilities are available for 15-18 year olds in this vaccination campaign.

CoWIN registration will start from January 1, while onsite registration will start from January 3.
How to book COVID-19 vaccination slot

Visit the official CoWIN portal cowin.gov.in

Sign in using one of the three options – 1. Mobile Number and OTP, 2. Aarogya Setu Account, or 3. UMANG Account
After registration, book an appointment by selecting your preferred date and time

Select the vaccination center from the given list

complete your appointment

Here is a simple tutorial to book an appointment:
Individuals will be required to present a valid identity document such as Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter Card, etc. After vaccination, they will receive a certificate for the same.

As announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, 2021, vaccination for the age group 15-18 is scheduled to start from January 3, 2022, while the administration of the third dose as a precautionary measure for vulnerable categories will begin from January 10 .

Only Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin will be administered in the age group of 15-18 years
Over 145 Crore COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered in India

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 145 crore on Friday, with over 52 lakh vaccine doses being administered a day.

In a tweet, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “Ending the year on a grand note by crossing the milestone of 145 crore #COVID19 vaccinations. Our doctors, scientists, health care and frontline workers are blessed with immense patience, perseverance.” My gratitude for displaying resolve and resolve in a challenging 2021 year.”

Since the start of the third phase of the vaccination campaign on May 1, 49,98,44,248 first dose and 33,35,17,687 second dose have been administered to persons in the age group of 18-44 across the country. ,

In all, 84,46,46,530 first doses and 60,62,77,739 second doses have been administered, the ministry said.