How to Register For COVID-19 Vaccination for Above 18 yrs?
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration – Central Government has confirmed to start vaccination for those who are above 18 years of age from 1 May 2021. Citizens above 18 years would need registration to get vaccinated. Read on to find out the entire coverage including how to register for COVID-19 Vaccination for above 18 years.
While Phase 1 and Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccination are ongoing, Phase 3 is going to start soon in India. The Central Government has announced to start vaccination for those who are above 18 years of age. The government has taken this step in a rush after witnessing a rise in covid cases among people below 45 yrs of age.
After fighting for almost one year with coronavirus, the world is now battling with a second wave and a new variant of the virus which is more dangerous and deadly than the first. The situation is getting worse day by day.
To control the infection rate, the central government has taken this step to vaccinate more and more people before it infects a large number of youngsters. On Thursday, the government has announced the registration for vaccination for above 18 yrs of age will start from 28 April on the digital portal through the Co-WIN platform and Aarogya Setu App.
However, previously the reports claimed that the registration would begin from 24 April. But now the government has clarified the date through the tweet saying- “Don’t get misguided by rumors/news stating that registration for vaccination for 18+ citizens will start from 24th April 2021! The registrations will start on the Co-Win and Arogya Setu App from 28th April 2021 onwards. Stay informed, Stay Safe!”
Here is a step by step guide to learn How to register for vaccination for the above 18 years.
Steps To Register For COVID-19 Vaccination For Above 18 yrs
The central government has decided to start registration through two online portals Co-WIN and Aarogya Setu App. Below we have discussed the process to register on both portals.
1. How to Register through Co-WIN Portal?
Co-WIN is the Web portal. Follow the below steps to register on Co-WIN.
- Visit the Co-WIN website and click Register in yourself.
- To continue with registration, you need to add your mobile number.
- After adding your mobile number, you’ll receive OTP. Type that OTP on the website in the required area and click on ‘Verify’.
- Once you click on the Verify tab, it will take you to the page asking for your personal details including ID proof, Name, Gender, and Year of Birth. After putting in all necessary details, hit ‘Register’.
- Once you Register, you will get the option to schedule the appointment. You will find this option next to the name of the person registered.
- Here, you need to add the Pincode of your area. Click on Search to add the Pin Code.
- After selecting the Pin Code of your area, select the date and time and click on ‘Confirm’.
Note- Users can add up to four members through one Login and can easily reschedule an appointment.
2. How to Register through Arogya Setu App?
Aarogya Setu is a mobile application. Most of us are probably already using this app. Those who haven’t downloaded this app yet net to download it to register. Here are the steps to register.
- Download and install the Aarogya Setu app.
- Open the app and click on the Co-WIN tab displaying on the screen.
- From there, select ‘Vaccine Registration’ and then enter your phone number. You will receive an OTP to proceed with registration.
- Enter the OTP to reach the registration page.
- Once you reach the page, enter all necessary details and click on ‘Register’.
- Now you will get the option to schedule your appointment.
- Add your Pin Code by clicking on the search option.
- Select date and time and click ‘Confirm’ to proceed.