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The Covid-19 virus is spreading again, and the BF.7 variant is said to be more transmissible and has a shorter incubation period. The new strain is already wreaking havoc in China, with thousands of new Covid cases being reported every day. Other countries, including Japan, Argentina, South Korea, and the United States, are seeing a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases. As a result of the virus’s global spread, the Indian government has announced strict precautionary measures and advised citizens to receive all vaccine shots, including the booster dose.
Meanwhile, the Indian government has approved the use of the nasal vaccine as a booster dose. The FDA has approved Bharat Biotech’s intranasal Covid vaccine has been given a green flag by the Union Health Ministry as a booster dose. It will be used as a heterologous booster and will be first available in private hospitals for Rs 800 excluding GST.
The company announced that doses will be available from the fourth week of January, 2023. The doses will be priced at Rs 800 each in the private market and Rs 325 for large government orders, according to a company statement.
Incovacc, which has been added to the vaccine management portal CoWIN, will be available as a mix-and-match, or heterologous, booster dose. People who have received the first two doses of Covaxin or Covishield will be eligible to get Incovacc.
Who can get Covid-19 nasal vaccine
The central government has approved Bharat Biotech’s iNCOVACC intranasal vaccine for people aged 18 and up. It can be given as a precaution to adults who have already taken two doses of Covaxin or Covishield.
Where can I get the Covid nasal vaccine?
The needle-free vaccine is available in private hospitals, and appointments for nasal vaccines can be made through the CoWIN platform. From January 2023, people can book appointments for Covid nasal booster doses online through the CoWIN website and app.
COVID Nasal Vaccination Price in India
In private hospitals, the iNCOVACC nasal vaccine will cost Rs 800, excluding the 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST). “The government of India has approved the nasal vaccine. It will be used as a heterologous booster and will be available first in private hospitals. It will be included in the Covid vaccination program,” official sources revealed.
How to book for Covid nasal vaccine online
Bharat Biotech- iNCOVACC nasal vaccine is available in private hospitals. People are advised, however, to make appointments for the vaccine before going directly to hospitals. Here’s how to book an appointment for the Covid nasal vaccine online, step by step.
Step 1– Go to CoWIN official website cowin.gov.in/
Step 2– Login with your registered mobile number.
Step 3– Enter OTP to verify
Step 4– Once logged in, click on your vaccine status and tap on the available booster dose. Notably, you have to first take a second dose of the Covid vaccine. Then you will only be eligible for a booster dose. Also, a booster dose can be administered after 9 months of taking all the first two doses of Covid vaccine.
Step 5– Search for your nearest vaccination centre through Pincode or district name
Step 6– Select the Centre as per your choice
Step 7– Now select your preferred date and time to get the nasal vaccine booster dose
Step 8– Confirm your slot. After taking a booster dose, download and save a vaccination certificate for future use.
Source:IT
