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I am 39 years old, I took my first dose of Covishield on 3rd April,and tomorrow I will complete 42 days after vaccination, now it is heard that the duration between the two doses has increased, what shall I do now? Can we take second dose after 16 week or its a vail to cover the vaccine scarcity? Please answer me ASAP.
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This decision of delaying second dose of covishield has been taken after studying the data about vaccination from United Kingdom . It is now being recommended that second dose should be taken after 12 -16 weeks of interval . It is not some game from government this has scientific proof behind this recommendation.
Next Steps
Don't panic about the second dose , even the first dose provide some protection .
Health Tips
Keep your immunity in check by taking healthy meal and excercising everyday .
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The recommendations are given by an expert panel after considering scientific evidence from different countries. Please don't feel it as a vail for vaccine shortage. Increasing the gap from 6-8 to 12-16 weeks now (for Covishield only) will increase the amount of antibody formation and hence protection.
Next Steps
Defer your vaccination to 12-16 weeks.
Health Tips
In the meanwhile wear mask, follow social distancing, hand washing, stay at home.
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