Meghalaya successfully conducts dry run for COVID-19 vaccine

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This room is equipped to handle Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) with adrenaline and other drugs available at the station.

After receiving the vaccine, the CoWIN App will be updated and the beneficiary is then led to the observation area where two Vaccination Officers will give Infections and Prevention Control messaging and will support and observe the persons for the next 30 minutes.

They will also be responsible for crowd- management. Here, the beneficiaries will also be given IEC materials on the vaccine and the importance of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour such as maintaining physical distance, wearing a mask and hand washing which are to be reinforced even after vaccination.

If there is a case of AEFI, the beneficiary details will be filled in a form which will automatically be updated on SafeVac. If there are no symptoms, the beneficiary will be allowed to leave but will have to return for the second dose of the vaccine after 28 days or a period as prescribed by the Health Officials based on the type of vaccine approved by the Government.

Every vaccinated person will receive a digital certificate which will be available on the CoWIN App. Automated SMSes will also be sent to beneficiaries to remind them of their next vaccination with the details of allotted time and place.

The dry run was successful with healthcare workers working seamlessly and reassuring the fact that such mock drills can infuse a sense of confidence in them before the actual vaccination drive.

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