COVID Vaccine Related Important Details For Senior Citizens

India is leading the vaccine race on all fronts, and the first phase of the world’s largest vaccination program for Covid-19 has begun on 16th January 2021. The first phase of vaccination is dedicated to the frontline workers. In the first phase of vaccination healthcare professionals have advised taking the vaccination. 

Now we are moving forward with the next drive of vaccination which is focused on the senior citizens. Recently there is a spike in COVID patients that forces the vaccination program a bit faster and aims to vaccinate the 10 crore population in this phase. COVID has serious consequences for elders and they are advised to stay home and keep a proper health check. Further being an elder if you need medical support, one of the Best Nursing Bureau in Ulhasnagar, Karmabhumi is at your service.

 In the given article we are providing detail related to the COVID vaccine drive. For the elder, this article is a must-read as this drive is focused on people above the age of 60. 

From when the second phase of the Covid-19 vaccination program is going to start?

In India, the second phase of Covid-19 vaccination started on 1st March.

Who all are eligible for vaccination in the second phase?

The following listed people are eligible to get the Covid 19 Vaccine:

People who are having an age of 60 and above

People who are in the age group of 45-59 years and have comorbidities against COVID 19 can take the vaccination.

 In case you are elder and having comorbidities and facing trouble doing your daily chores, Karmabhumi the Best Nursing Bureau in Powai can help by providing in-house nursing services. 

What comorbidities have been specified by the government?

There is a list released by the government which contains around 20 comorbidities. People who are having any of the given comorbidities will be given vaccination on a priority basis.

In the list of comorbidities, some are serious cardiovascular ailments, AIDS, diabetes, and those who are having disabilities are included.

Other special notes in the released list are for those people who have recently (1-year interval) suffered from heart ailments or suffering from severe valvular heart diseases are also included in the list for 2nd drive of vaccination.

How to register for COVID vaccination?

It is suggested that one can register themselves using an online portal like Arogya Setu app. Further, you can also register yourself by visiting the on-site registration counter if you are unable to register for vaccination in advance. Best Nursing Bureau in Ghatkopar can help you with senior citizen care, and other nursing services with on-site availability of nurses to care for your loved ones and patient.