updated: Feb 28 2021, 08:54 ist
The Union government fixed Rs 250 as the ceiling price for Covid vaccine dose at private hospitals until further notice as the country geared up for the next phase of its vaccination programme.
Informing states about the pricing, the National Health Mission said that private hospitals can charge Rs 150 per vaccine dose and Rs 100 as user fees from recipients.
In the next phase of Covid vaccination starting Monday, senior citizens aged 60 and above and those with comorbidities, aged 45 years to 59 years, will be vaccinated against Covid-19, Karnataka health officials said on Saturday. Vaccination sessions will be held from 12 noon to 5 pm for four days a week, said Karnataka Immunisation Deputy Director Dr Rajani Nageshrao, adding cost should be deposited in the specified GoI bank account by private hospitals .
Read more about Private hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 for a shot of Covid-19 vaccine on Business Standard. Beneficiaries will be able to self-register in advance by downloading Co-Win and also through other platforms such as Aarogya Setu
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With the mass drive, questions also arises among the citizens with regards to the safety of the emergency approved vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Which Covid vaccine is approved in India?
Ans: In India currently, only two vaccines are approved- Covishield and Covaxin are the two vaccines approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency use. Covishield is developed in Pune whereas Bharat Biotech s Covaxin is homegrown in Hyderabad.
Q: Can I choose which Covid vaccine I get?
Ans: The vaccination drive will be in a phased manner- In the first phase all the covid warriors which include doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, ambulance drivers, cleaning staff which were on the field physically dealing with the Covid patients which will be around 1.9 lakhs, health workers. (private and government)