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I am an senior citizen..
I just want to ask one thing.
I took my first covidshield vaccine one month back.
So according to my vaccination card I can give second doze after 42days.
I was preparing to give my second dose after few days.
But my local doctor says to take it after 3months.
Kindly i just want to know if this information is right cz he is just a local doctor.
Kindly anyone can help when to take the second dose after 42 days or after 3months.
Kindly anyone can help I am little worried what I have to do?
Kindly help..it will be a great help.
Thank u.
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Yes. As per latest guidelines by ICMR and Govt. Of India , 2nd dose of covieshield is to be taken 12-18 weeks after first Dose. It is found to be more effective with this dosing method.
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According to recent guidelines 2 nd dose should be taken between 12 to 16 weeks after first dose,but better to take vaccine after 6 weeks any time based on vaccine availability in your area.
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According to new studies covidshield is more efficacious if it will taken between 12 to 16weeks..
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Yes, now new guidelines has come, 2nd dose has to be taken between 12 to 16 of first vaccination, because study shows this will increase efficacy of vaccine
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Dr. M.Manoj Kumar
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Hyderabad
Yes,the guidelines have been changed recently.According to new criteria,the second dose of covishield should be taken around 3-4months after the first dose.
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Dr. Lokesh Kumar
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Chennai
Yeah according to new guidelines 2nd dose of covishield should be taken between 12 and 16 weeks
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