84-day gap between vaccine doses better: Centre
The Hindu
Measure based on technical opinion, HC told
The Centre on Friday informed the Kerala High Court that the interval of 84 days between the Covishield vaccine doses was based on technical opinion that it would provide the best protection against COVID-19. The submission was made in a statement filed in response to a writ petition by Kitex Garments Limited, Kochi, seeking to allow it to vaccinate its workers before the prescribed 85-day gap. It said the expert opinion was given by the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC). However, with a view to providing full vaccination coverage and facilitating international travel for genuine reasons, it was decided to allow a second dose before the prescribed time period of 12-16 weeks (84 days). However, the immunity provided by the second dose of Covishield vaccine with an interval of less than 12-16 weeks would be better than partial vaccination (single dose).
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