Vaccines required in India

Without vaccines, diseases such as measles, meningitis, influenza, tetanus and polio put us at risk of serious illness and disability. Several of these illnesses may be life-threatening. The WHO reports that every year, vaccines save between 2 and 3 million lives.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.  But, senior citizens, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. So, vaccinations are compulsory and recommended.

While some infections may have been uncommon, some or all parts of the planet continue to spread the germs that cause them. Infectious diseases in today's world can quickly cross boundaries and infect someone who is not covered.

Protecting ourselves and protecting those around us are two main motivations for getting vaccinated. Since not all, including babies under 5 years old, those that are sick or disabled or have some allergies, may be vaccinated, depend on others to be vaccinated to insure that they are still protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Vaccination for COVID-19 is voluntary as written on the website of Ministry of health and family welfare Government of India.  I can understand the dilemma you might be facing; there's one more thing to make your journey even hassle-free.  ***