The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has released a set of guidelines and advisory around Covid-19 vaccination.
Essentials: The Covid-19 vaccination is only for people who are 18 years and above. The vaccines will be administered in two shots separated by a time frame of 14 days. Interchangeability of Covid-19 Vaccines is not permitted, the second dose should also be of the same Covid-19 vaccine that was administered as the first dose. People with a history of anaphylactic or allergic reaction to a previous dose of Covid-19 vaccine and those who experience immediate or delayed-onset anaphylaxis or allergic reaction to the vaccine or injectable therapies, pharmaceutical products, food items etc, should not be a part of the vaccination drive. Pregnant and lactating women have not been a part of any vaccine trial so far and thus, Covid-19 vaccine will not be given to them.
Conditions: A temporary prohibition from the vaccination is advised at least for 4-8 weeks after recovery in these conditions: persons who have active symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection, SARS-COV-2 patients who have been given anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma, and patients who are acutely unwell and hospitalised.
Precautions: The vaccine will be administered carefully to patients who have a history of any blood clotting, coagulation disorder or platelet problem.