The first and second doses of the COVISHIELD vaccine will now have a difference of 12 to 16 weeks!

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The Government of India has taken an important decision amidst the horrific situation of the Corona epidemic in the country. Now the second dose of COVISHIELD vaccine will be given in the country for a gap of 12 to 16 weeks.


In a statement issued by the Government of India, it has been said that the difference between the two doses of Covishield is based on real-life evidence. Especially after looking at the evidence from the UK, the Covid-19 working group recommended increasing the interval between the two doses,

The Sputnik V vaccine will be available in the market from next week, the NITI Aayog said - We have secured one-third of people over 45 years of age.

The COVID Working Group chaired by Dr. NK Arora made this recommendation, stating that Kovishield There should be a 12–16 week gap between the two doses of the vaccine, previously a 6-8 week interval between the covishield vaccines was prescribed.