As per government sources today, the 84-day dose gap for Covishield is being reviewed for the third time this year and may be reduced.
The sources said, “Reducing the gap between two doses of Covishield is being considered and it will be further discussed in National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).”
When the nationwide vaccination started in January, the recommended dose gap for Serum Institute of India’s Covishield, the Indian version of the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot was four to six weeks. This was later increased to six to eight weeks.
In May, the government increased the dose gap to 12 to 16 weeks.
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