Covid Vaccine Ahmedabad - News, Update and Registration - *Updated 5 May 2021*

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Updated 5 May 2021

Ahmedabad, the largest city of Gujarat, is steadily but slowly rising above the ruins of the raging pandemic. The metropolitan now reports less than a hundred positive cases every day, showing a promising number of recoveries.

However, with a colossal caseload hovering in the background of people’s life, citizens of Ahmedabad are eagerly looking forward to the deployment of vaccines to put an end to this global crisis, once and for all.

With the mass immunization drive having started on January 16, what are the latest updates about the vaccination procedure in Ahmedabad right now? How is it being carried out?

Updates on the COVID vaccine in Ahmedabad

Like most other cities in the country, Ahmedabad too is suffering from an acute shortage of the vaccine. The centres are receiving only 200-250 vials a day, as compared to 1000-1500 earlier. Amidst such short supply, the city was forced to suspend all vaccinations for the 45+ age group on 4 and 5 May.

What vaccines are available now?

Covishield

The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, also going by the moniker of Covidshield in India, would likely also be authorized for emergency use in the country by the end of the year. Phase 2/3 trials of the vaccine are underway in a joint effort by the Serum Institute of India and the Indian Council of Medical Research.

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is closely reviewing all the data from the vaccine’s application in its third phase of trials.

Overall efficacy: around 90%

Covaxin

Developed by Bharat Biotech and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), COVAXIN is India’s first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine candidate to undergo phase 3 trials. This inactivated coronavirus vaccine has been injected in around 28,500 volunteer candidates in over 25 centers across India. Data from the previous trials show that it is safe and promisingly efficient.

Overall efficacy: 80.6%

Sputnik V

Sputnik V got approved by DCGI on 13 April and will soon become available for distribution.

Russia’s Sputnik V has also conducted a combined phase two-three trial in India. This has been under the initiative of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) which went into a distribution partnership with the firm in September. Now approved, it will be manufactured domestically in the country by five different companies.

Overall efficacy: 95%

When can Ahmedabad residents be vaccinated?

January 16 marked the beginning of the city’s COVID 19 vaccination drive. The vaccination is voluntary. It is being carried out in four phases:

Phase 1 focused on health care and front-line workers.
Phase 2 was for senior citizens and those above 45 suffering from comorbidities.
Phase 3 includes everyone above 45 years of age, irrespective of health status.
The ongoing Phase 4 includes everyone above the age of 18.

Phase 4, which began on May 1, opened the vaccine stores of the country to most of its population. However, due to the shortage of supply, Amdavadis in the 18-45 age group may have to wait longer for their turn.

Where to get vaccinated in Ahmedabad?

In Ahmedabad, the drive kickstarted from 23 sites, including three in rural jurisdiction. This count has now grown to over 200. You can check the complete list of vaccination centres in Ahmedabad here.

Four major vaccination centers in Ahmedabad are listed below:

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital (A.C.H.)
D Block Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016

VS General Hospital
605, Paldi Rd, Madalpur Gam, Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006

Gujarat Cancer Society (G.C.S.) Hospital
Opp. D.R.M. Office, Naroda Road near Chamunda Bridge, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380025

SMS Multi-speciality Hospital
Near Tapovan Circle, Gandhinagar Highway, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382424

Registering for vaccination

Appointments for vaccination can be booked through the CoWIN website, Aarogya Setu app or the UMANG app. Keep in mind that every user of either platform can register at the most 4 beneficiaries.

For detailed instructions on registration and appointments, click here.

CoWIN

Open the CoWIN online portal.
Click on the ‘Register/Sign In Yourself’ yellow button. Those who are using it for the first time will need to register themselves with their photo ID proof (Aadhar Card/ Driving License/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Pension Passbook), photo ID number, name, and birth year. Those who have registered can sign in with an OTP.
Click on ‘Schedule Appointment’.
Once you enter the pin code of your area, you’ll be shown a list of vaccination centres in that area of Delhi.
Select the timing slot comfortable for you and ‘confirm’ your appointment.

Upon successful registration, you will receive an SMS with the appointment details.

Aarogya Setu

Download the app on Google Play or iOS App Store.
On the app’s homepage, click on the ‘CoWIN’ tab on the top right.
Select the ‘Register Now’ option and verify your mobile number with an OTP.
Fill in details such as name, age, gender, year of birth, etc, and upload a photo ID proof.
Search for your convenient vaccination centre in Delhi by entering the pin code of your locale, and choose the date and time of your appointment.

Upon successful registration, you will receive an SMS with the appointment details.

UMANG

Download the UMANG app on Google Play or iOS App Store.
First, register yourself on the app (if you haven’t already done so) with an OTP.
Click on the “Health” category and select “Co-WIN”.
Fill in details such as name, age, gender, year of birth, etc, and upload a photo ID proof.
Search for your convenient vaccination centre in Ahmedabad by entering the pin code of your locale or your district, and choose the date and time slot convenient to you.

Upon successful registration, you will receive an SMS with the appointment details