Kerala releases guidelines for vaccination of 18-44 year age group
On 16th May, 2021 the Government of Kerala released guidelines regarding the planning and conduct of COVID vaccination for the 18-44 years age group. Some of these guidelines have been reproduced below-
As the vaccine supply is limited when compared to the demand, it has been decided to give priority to the beneficiaries with Comorbidities as listed in Annexure I(A).
All such beneficiaries, who are having comorbidities, needs to register in https://covid19.kerala.gov.in/vaccine/ and upload comorbidity certificate (Annexure I B) for getting priority for vaccination.
Only those beneficiaries who gets approval and session scheduling SMS from the Health department must report to the vaccination centres. At the centre, such beneficiaries must produce the appointment SMS, valid photo ID proof and Comorbidity certificate.
In CoWIN, in a session created for 45+, vaccination of citizens ≥ 45 years, Health Care Workers and Frontline workers as listed by GOI, can be marked. Similarly in case of session created for 18+, vaccination of citizens aged 18-44 years and FLW as decided by State government can be vaccinated.
In cases, where vaccination is conducted for the two groups (18+ & 45+) at the same CVC at the same time, it is preferable to have two separate lines and separate verification counters. Two separate sessions must be created in CoWIN also for the two groups. Net Utilisation/ Issue of vaccines for each category must be shown separately in eVIN based on the number of beneficiaries vaccinated in each group
First dose vaccination for ≥ 45 years will be based on online booking only. Spot registration should not be entertained.
