PGI is one of the sites for 2/3 phase of observer blind, randomized controlled study to determine safety and immunogenicity pf the vaccine. AT present vaccination trial for second phase is going on. There are be 10 such sites in the country for Covovax trials and PGI is one of them.

What is Covovax Vaccine?

Covovax vaccine is similar to Novovax vaccine which has completed phase 3 trial in UK, USA, South Africa and many more countries. The data this vaccine shows is quite safe and results shows the efficacy of 90%.

Covovax Trials on Children

The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) started their vaccine trials on and now invites more children as volunteers. Till now, the hospital has vaccinated 30 children with 2 doses under expert guidance. Out of which some encountered mild fever, head ache and injection site pain. At present, 20 more volunteers are required by the hospital.

Procedure being followed for the Covovax Trials:

It will be a 6 month process to follow up:

1. Child will be thoroughly screened before administering the vaccine as only healthy volunteers will be enrolled.
2. Administering of the vaccine will be under the guidance of the doctor to make the procedure more safe.
3. Child will be followed for 6 months in 5 months.
4. Their principal investigator is Dr. Madhu Gupta and Study Physician is Dr. Jagdeep Singh

Steps to Enroll for Covovax Trials:

PGIMER is in need of more volunteers for trails for the age group between 2-6 years. Therefore, anyone who is willing to get the trial must follow these steps:

1. All the volunteers need to follow the form for them to get registered for the trials. Click here to download the form.
2. Secondly, they will be called at the hospital.
3. Then, a medical test will be conducted on them to check whether they are fit enough for the trail or not.
4. Next, if they are medically sound, first dose of Covovax will be given to them.
5. A 6-months follow-up will be taken under proper guidance of doctors to analyse if a child develops any kind of side-effect or not.
6. Lastly, apart from the above steps, they can contact at 7347665382 ( Saroj) and 7347665383 (Dr Ritika)

Benefits of Volunteering

All those who get enrolled will be offered the following perks:

1. Travel Reimbursement– 500 Rs will be given to the kids getting tested for each visit to the hospital.
2. Free Consultancy & Treatment- If any child experiences any side-effects or goes through any problem will get treatment free of cost. Along with that, round-the-clock doctor will be available for monitoring.
3. Early Vaccination– Most importantly, they will be vaccinated before it even reaches to the market.

To summarize, PGI is one of the 10 sites in the country for Covovax trials. Currently, it is administering Covovax (a vaccine against Covid-19 on children) trials for second phase. The hospital requires volunteers for the vaccine trial between the age group of 2-6 years. They can follow the step-by-step procedure to register. As a result, they will be given some benefits.

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Covid Guidelines For Children

Chandigarh will have health facilities allocated for vaccinating children. Initially, they started with 6 centers and then increased to 9. However, they will grow as there are 72,000 eligible children between 15-18 years. The centers, including the PGI and the GMCH, Sector 32, will attempt to vaccinate at least 200 children each daily.

Dr VK Nagpal, Joint Director, Health Services, said, “We are fully geared up for the vaccination beginning tomorrow and many children have registered for the first dose. We are hopeful of achieving the target of inoculating 72,000-odd children within a month.” Go through the below mentioned Covid guidelines for Children:

Number of Doses To Be Given

First and foremost, the children will receive 2 doses of Cowaxin at an interval of 28 days within their muscle.

Where to Register

Secondly, parents can register their children on the Cowin Application using the Aadhar Card.

Prescribed Protocol

Thirdly, protocol of 30-minute observation after vaccination will be imposed for children. As a precaution, ambulances will be present with each vaccination center. Additionally, two beds have been reserved in the pediatric care ward of the GMCH to take care in case of any post-vaccination issues.

Children to Visit Only Allocated Vaccine Center

Lastly, teams involved in the doorstep vaccination will not carry out Covid vaccination of children. The eligible children are required either to visit the dedicated vaccination center in the specified health facilities or in camps at schools.

Booster Shots

Guidelines for booster shots are yet to be issued on January 10 by the UT Admin.

Also read: Chandigarh Latest Covid Guidelines

Vaccination Centers

The following Centers have been allocated for Covid vaccination for Children:

• Advanced Pediatrics Center, PGI, Sec 12
• GMSH, Sec 16 (auditorium site 2)
• GMCH, Sector 32 (Level 5, Block B)
• Civil Hospital, Mani Majra
• Civil Hospital, Sec 22
• The Civil Hospital, Sec 45
• Govt. Sr Secondary School, Dhanas
• Govt Model Senior Secondary School, MHC, Mani Majra
• Govt Model High School, RC-Il, Maloya

To summarize, Covid Vaccination for Children to start in Chandigarh from January 1. Till now, 9 health facilities are allocated for Covid Jabs. But they will soon double as there are 72000 beneficiaries eligible between the age group of 15-18 years. Go through the list of all the centers assigned for the vaccination process.

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Chandigarh New Covid Guidelines

Furthermore, according to the Chandigarh New Covid Guidelines, the administration announced a cap on wedding guests as the Omicron variant brought a fresh surge of COVID cases in the country.

The orders were earlier proposed on Friday by the UT administration in its meeting led by Adviser Dharam Pal. However, they will be implemented from today, January 1. Additionally, the Admin issued guidelines regarding people wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and limiting gatherings.

Further, Sukhna Lake will remain closed on every Sunday as per the new Covid Guidelines. All the activities including Boating will be closed except from 5:00 Am to 9:00 Am and from 6:00 Pm to 8:00 Pm from Monday to Saturday, with effect from 3rd January, 2022.

In the latest order issued by the State Disaster Management Authority, UT Chandigarh. It says that “Restaurants, hotels, cafes, eateries, marriage palaces and banquet halls in Chandigarh will now open with 50% capacity”.

“Only people who have been vaccinated with both the doses will be allowed to enter in the public places,” the order stated.

Also, Covid Vaccination for Children is starting from today, January 1. Read about its guidelines and eligibility.

In a nutshell, a fresh set of COVID guidelines were announced for Chandigarh. It states that the restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, eateries have been allowed to operate with 50 per cent capacity. Also, only those having both the Covid Vaccination Shots will be allowed to enter there. And, Sukhna Lake will also be closed on every Sunday.

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Though On-site registrations and direct walk-ins are available at all of these sites, there are still a few who supports Online registrations along with On-site ones. Get to know more on How to Get your elderly vaccinated against COVID by following these simple steps!

List of Government and Private COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Chandigarh

Government Hospitals

1. PGIMER Lecture Theatre Complex
2. PGIMER Advanced Pediatric Centre
3. GMCH-32 CHD B Block 5th Floor Site 1
4. GMCH-32 CHD B Block 5th Floor Site 2
5. GMSH-16 CHD OPD Block 5th Floor Site 1
6. GMSH-16 CHD OPD Block 3rd Floor Site 2
7. Civil Hospital Sector-45
8. Civil Hospital Manimajra
9. Civil Hospital Sector-22
10. Police Hospital Sector-26
11. Health and Wellness Center-49, 23
12. Civil Dispensary Sector-50
13. Health Center Moulikagaran
14. Health and Wellness Center-35
15. Health and Wellness Center-38
16. Health and Wellness Center-26
17. Health Center Dudumajra
18. Health and Wellness Center-8
19. Health and Wellness Center Dhanas
20. Health and Wellness Center-33
21. Health and Wellness Center Citco
22. Health and Wellness Center-27
23. Health and Wellness Center Maloya
24. ESI Hospital Ramdarbar
25. ARHTC Dispensary, Palsora
26. PU dispensary
27. Dental Hospital Sector-25

Private Hospitals

28. ABROL ENT INSTITUTE-22
29. Bedi Hospital Sector-33
30. Chetanya Hospital Sector-44
31. Chandigarh City Center Sector-8
32. Choupada Hospital Manimajra
33. Dhanwantari Ayurvedic College-46
34. Dharam Hospital Sector-15
35. Eden Critical Care Hospital
36. Global Health Care Sector-21
37. Happy Family Hospital Manimajra
38. Healing Hospital Sector-34
39. Jindal IVF Memorial -20
40. Care Partner Heart Center-Sector-19
41. Landmark Hospital Sector-33
42. Mukat Hospital Sector-34
43. Rahi Care Dialysis Center-22
44. Rajneesh Clinic Sector-40
45. Santokh Hospital Sector-38A
46. Santokh Clinic Sector-38C

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Also, to ensure that Milk is available to the residents, Chandigarh Administration had taken steps to further facilitate the process of Home delivery of Milk.

Click on Below Link to access the complete list.

General/Karyana Store List 

Milk Distribution List

NO individual is allowed to visit any Retail Grocery Shop for direct purchase of Groceries. People can only place order on call to the NEAREST SHOP for delivery of Groceries at their doorstep. In case anyone is found violating the provision, then strict legal action would be taken against both the individual and the shop owner as per law.

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