Corona virus Disease is a fatal viral disease that continues to trouble many countries around the world. Immunization is one of the most effective and cost efficient initiatives ever, saving millions of lives every year. COVID-19 vaccines are considered to be of great importance in preventing and controlling the disease. This study aimed to estimate AEFI, COVID-19 vaccine awareness, preference among people visiting vaccination centre, SIMS, Shimoga. OBJECTIVE: 1. To estimate AEFI among people visiting vaccination centre, SIMS, Shimoga. 2. To estimate COVID-19 vaccine awareness and preference among