विदेश यात्रा के लिए दूसरी खुराक लगवाने के लिए कोविन पोर्टल पर पंजीकरण की सुविधा उपलब्ध
45 वर्ष व 60 वर्ष से अधिक आयु वर्ग के लाभार्थी 12-16 सप्ताह की समयावधि के अंतराल में लगवाएं दूसरा टीका
Persons going abroad may get registered for second dose of Covishield
A spokesperson of the Health department said here today that as per recommendations by the National Expert group on vaccine Administration for Covid-19 (NEGVAC), people who have to go for the international travel for genuine reasons like education purposes or employment opportunities or as part of India’s contingent for Tokyo Olympic Games etc. can get their 2nd dose of Covishield vaccine after 28 days of the first dose.
He said that as per the guidelines, permission for such administration of second dose of Covishield would be given by concerned Chief Medical Officers in the State only after checking whether a period of 28 days has elapsed after the date of first dose and genuineness of the purpose of travel based on documents related to whether a person is already studying in a foreign educational institution and has to return to that institution for continuing education, interview calls for a job, offer letters for taking up employment or nomination to participate in the Tokyo Olympic games.
He further added that guidelines in this respect have already been issued to districts and the Co-WIN system is now providing facility for booking schedules of 2nd dose to those who have taken their first dose of the Covishield vaccination in such exceptional cases after 28 days of the 1st dose. Such an arrangement would not only help students who have to travel abroad but also other people like seafarers, merchant navy etc.
Above 45 and 60 years to get registered for second dose of vaccine after completion of 12-16 weeks
A spokesperson of the Health department said here today that 4,38,461 persons have been completely vaccinated till date in the State with 2nd dose of Covishield vaccine.
He said that as many as 9,83,580 persons above 45 years of age and 7,36,647 persons above 60 years of age have received the 1st dose of Covishield vaccination in the State. Out of these, 70693 of 45+ and 255966 of 60+ have received their 2nd dose of Covishield vaccination.
He said that as per recommendation by the National Expert group on vaccine Administration for Covid-19 (NEGVAC), the schedule of Covishield vaccine under National Covid-19 vaccination strategy is to administer the 2nd dose at 12-16 weeks (i.e. 84 days) interval after administration of 1st dose.
He said that in view the possible third wave of Covid-19 in the country, all the people who are due for their 2nd dose of vaccination should come forward and get themselves vaccinated as early as possible. These people should come forward for their vaccination as per the due dates at the nearest vaccination centre and get their appointment booked on site on the specified days.
