COVID-19 vaccine: How to register vaccination on CoWIN for 15-18 year kids

With the rising Omicron threat, the Indian government has opened CoWIN registrations for the COVID-19 vaccination beneficiaries in the 15-18 age group. The registrations started on the occasion of New Year on Saturday, Jan 1, 2022. During this vaccination drive, children can do walk-in as well as register online via CoWIN facilities. You will also need to submit your age proof/ or a valid identity proof like an Aadhaar card, PAN Card, etc. After the vaccination is done you will receive a certificate of vaccination.

The government has mandated that all necessary protocols regarding vaccination of kids between the ages of 15-18 years will be strictly followed. Post-vaccination shot, the children between 15-18 years of age will have to wait for half an hour to keep a check on any after-effects. Following Immunisation (AEFI) the second dose will be delivered after 28 days. Children born in 2007 or before can register for vaccination. The government has also announced that states should have a separate line for 18 years and above and for 15-18 years age group who are getting vaccinated.

On December 25, 2021, India’s PM Narendra Modi had announced, that from Jan 3, 2022, the vaccination for the age-group 15-18 years will begin. In the age group of 15–18-year-old, only Bharat Biotech's Covaxin will be administered. The PM had also announced that a precautionary third dose for the vulnerable categories will also start from January 10, 2022. The third dose will be administered to those whose second dose has been done over 39 weeks ago.

What are the documents required for Vaccination?

Here is the list of documents that you need to possess to get a COVID 19 vaccination.  The government has mandated the use of the Aadhaar card, however in case you don’t have an Aadhaar card, he/she can use other valid IDs like student ID cards. Using a student ID card for registration will be very convenient for kids.