Odisha revises schedule for second dose vaccination of Covishield

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Published By : Prameya News Bureau | May 14, 2021 IST

Bhubaneswar, May 14: The Health department today revised the schedule for second dose vaccination of Covishield with stipulated time interval of 12 to 16 weeks after the first dose. Earlier the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) and National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) have recommended the revision in schedule of Covishield to administer the second dose at 12 to 16 weeks interval after first dose instead of earlier interval 6 to 8 weeks. However, the time interval between two doses of Covaxin remains the same i.e. 4 to 6 weeks. Additional Chief Secretary of Heath, P.K Mohapatra has asked the Collectors and CDMOs to prioritize vaccination of first dose beneficiaries.

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