New Delhi: The central authorities on Thursday (May 27) mentioned that it’s unlikely that having the second dose of a unique COVID-19 vaccine would have any adverse effect.
NITI Aayog member Dr V Ok Paul mentioned that getting completely different vaccines may even result in stronger immunity.
“Any significant adverse effect is unlikely if the second dose of a different COVID-19 vaccine is given. In fact, there is a narrative that is going on that taking doses of two different vaccines can lead to stronger immunity,” Dr Paul mentioned.
“But for a firm opinion, more scrutiny and understanding will be required,” he added.
He, nonetheless, clarified that ideally, the 2 doses must be of the identical vaccine.
The clarification comes following experiences that well being staff in Uttar Pradesh’s Siddharthnagar district administered Covaxin to twenty villagers who had been given Covishield within the first dose.
Chief Medical Officer Sandip Chaudhary has accepted that there had been a mix-up and mentioned that his staff is maintaining a tally of all these folks. “So far no problem has been seen in any person,” he mentioned.
“We have formed an investigation team for this serious negligence. As soon as the report is submitted strict action will be taken against the guilty employees,” he mentioned.
Commenting on the UP incident, Dr Paul mentioned, “Even if it has occurred, it shouldn’t be a reason behind concern for the person, however I urge all well being staff to provide a second dose of the identical vaccine.”
