Take the vaccine after 6 months of recovering from corona, pregnant women can also take the dose; The panel has many important suggestions

Important information was given on Thursday about the Corona vaccine. Under this, Covid-19 infected were given a corona vaccine 6 months after their recovery. It was also told that the difference between the two doses of covishield should be increased to 12-16 weeks. In addition, the panel suggested that pregnant women may also take the Corona vaccine. However, no suggestion was made regarding the difference between doses of Covaxin. This information was given by the National Technical Advisory Group (NTAGI), which works for immunization. NTAGI's suggestion will be forwarded to the National Expert Group (NEGVAC) on the vaccine for Covid-19.

Pregnant women were not on trial

NTAGI also stated that those exposed to SARS-CoV-2 infection should take a corona vaccine dose 6 months after recovery. According to the current protocol of the Union Health Ministry, Covid-19 should be vaccinated after 4-8 weeks of recovery from infection and pregnant and lactating women should not take corona vaccine supplements, because of the vaccine These were not included during the trial. NTAGI advised that all pregnant women coming for the checkup should be informed of all the benefits and risks associated with covishield and covaxin. According to the information received, pregnant women can select the corona vaccine according to their choice.

In addition, a tool will be developed, which will contain information related to the risks of Covid-19 infection during pregnancy, as well as the side effects of Covishield which are quite low.

Proposal for testing before vaccine rejected

According to information received from the sources, 'Covid-19 Working Group approved a gap of 12-16 weeks between doses of Covishield. The difference between the doses of covaxine will remain the same as before, it has not been changed. Currently, there is a difference of 4-8 weeks between two doses of Covishield. The panel rejected the proposal for rapid antigen tests before vaccination. Currently, there is a difference of 4-8 weeks between two doses of Covishield.

Global tender for vaccine supply

It is noteworthy that vaccine shortage has been reported in many states and union territories of the country. These include Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana. All of them have decided to submit a global tender for the purchase of the Coronavirus vaccine due to the low supply of corona vaccine in the country and high demand.