Govt may not allow different Covid vaccine as booster shot: Report

A study found that a booster shot different from the primary vaccines, such as Covishield or Covaxin, did not produce satisfactory results

The Ministry of Health may not allow a coronavirus vaccine as booster shot different than the primary jab following a study on mixing different vaccines, according to a news report on Wednesday.

A study published by Christian Medical College in Vellore (CMC), found that a booster shot different from the primary vaccines, such as Covishield or Covaxin, did not produce satisfactory results, the Economic Times reported.

The study was carried out on 200 participants to determine how a fully vaccinated person reacts to a booster dose different than the primary vaccine.

According to the study, if the booster shot is