Vaccination should be taken 3 months after recovery from Covid-19: Centre

Those suffering from Covid19 as well as those who have contracted it after taking the first vaccine dose should go for the jabs three months after fully recovering from the disease the Union health ministry said on WednesdayAlso Covid19 vaccination is recommended for all lactating women and an individual can donate blood after 14 days of either receiving anticoronavirus shot or testing RTPCR negative if suffering from the diseaseThese decisions were taken by the ministry based on the fresh recommendations by The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid19 NEGVAC and have also been communicated to the states and union territories an official statement saidThese recommendations have been based on the evolving situation of the Covid19 pandemic and emerging global scientific evidence and experience the ministry saidAlso Read Covid19 FAQs Which vaccine how to time your doses and ways to manage delaysCovid19 vaccination should be deferred by three months after recovery in individuals having lab test proven Covid19 illness according to the statementAlso vaccination in Covid19 patients who have been given antiSars2 monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma to be deferred by three months from the date of discharge from the hospitalIn case of individuals who have received at least the first dose and got Covid19 infection before completion of the dosing schedule the second dose should be deferred by three months after clinical recovery from Covid19 illness the health ministry said in the statementPeople with any other serious general illness requiring hospitalisation or ICU care should also wait for 48 weeks before getting the Covid19 vaccine the ministry saidAccording to the ministry it is advisable to receive the both the doses irrespective of past history of Covid19 infection as this will help in developing a strong immune response against the diseaseThe Covid19 vaccination is recommended for all lactating women There is no requirement for screening of the vaccine recipients by Rapid Antigen Test RAT prior to Covid19 vaccination the statement saidRegarding vaccination of pregnant women the matter is under discussion and further deliberation by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization NTAGI it saidThe ministry which has accepted the recommendations of the NEGVAC has written to states and union territories to direct the officials concerned to take note of these recommendations and undertake necessary action for their effective implementationStates have been advised to ensure effective dissemination of the information to service provides as well as the general public through use of all channels of information and communication in the local languages the statement saidStates have also been advised to undertake training of the vaccination staff at all levelsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever