The COVID vaccine certificate is an official document issued by the Government that serves as proof that an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19. The certificate is essential for individuals who have received full or partial vaccination and is required for various purposes, including travel, medical care, and more.
At present, various vaccine certificates are available, including certificates for the first dose, second dose, precautionary (booster) dose, and a consolidated certificate encompassing all doses, irrespective of whether an individual has received Covishield or Covaxin. Those who have taken any of these doses - first dose, second dose, booster dose, or all doses - can access their vaccine certificate by visiting the official portal and downloading it.
Total Vaccination Doses
Partially Vaccinated Today
Fully Vaccinated Today
15-17 Vaccinations Today
HCW/FLW Precaution Doses Today
60+ Precaution Doses Today
*Figures displayed are provisional and are subject to change
It is proof of 1st, 2nd, and the booster dose.
It contains information about which vaccine dose was received i.e. Covishield or Covaxin.
The certificate may be used as proof to enter public places like malls, some public events, hotels, etc.
The COVID-19 vaccine has been extensively administered across India, with over 169 crore doses being administered thus far, including the first, second, and precautionary doses. As of now, around 72% of the adult population in the country is fully vaccinated, while 94% have received atleast one dose. The vaccination drive covers all three vaccines available in India - Covishield, Covaxin, and Sputnik V, which is manufactured and licensed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.
Individuals who have received the vaccine can obtain a vaccine certificate that serves as proof of their vaccination status. The certificate contains specific information about the type of vaccine received, including whether the individual has received the first dose, second dose, or booster dose.
It is important to note that possessing a vaccine certificate may serve as evidence of an individual's vaccination status, which can be used to enter public places like shopping malls, where proof of vaccination may be required.
The COVID-19 vaccination drive was initiated in phases, starting with the distribution of vaccines to health workers, paramilitary forces, police, sanitation workers, and disaster management volunteers, followed by the elderly population, residents aged 45 to 60, and those with comorbidities. In the third phase of the vaccination drive, it covers citizens above the age of 15-18, with around 52% of children in that age group already inoculated with the 1st dose of vaccine.
Follow the below steps to download the vaccination certificate:-
To download the Cowin vaccine certificate using Aadhaar number, one can follow these steps:
Note:-Vaccine certificate can only be downloaded after the person has received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
To download the Covid vaccine certificate by name, follow these steps:
To download the Covid 2nd dose certificate, follow these steps: