Covid vaccination to be deferred by 3 months after recovery: Centre

If infected with Covid after 1st dose, 2nd dose to be deferred by 3 months after clinical recovery from Covid-19 illness, says Centre

The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday announced that Covid vaccination should be deferred by three months after recovery from the illness and if infected after the first dose, the second dose should be deferred by three months after clinical recovery from illness.

Accepting the recommendation of the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 (NEGVAC), the Union Health Ministry said, "The NEGVAC has shared fresh recommendations regarding Covid vaccination with the Ministry. These recommendations have been based on the evolving situation of the Covid-19 pandemic and emerging global scientific evidence and experience. The ministry has accepted these recommendations and has