The Health Department has made a new arrangement to ease the process of vaccination. Now people will be able to get the second dose without any message.
After the completion of the prescribed time, now the second dose will also be taken. The second dose of corona vaccine will be taken only after being told orally.
You will have to wait 4-6 weeks for Covaccine.
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Bhupesh Baghel gets second dose of vaccine, appeals to the people of the country to follow the Kovid Approved Behavior
Bhupesh Baghel reached Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Smriti Medical College, Raipur on Thursday and took a second dose of vaccine against Kovid-19. After getting the vaccine, he got information from the doctors about the precautions to be taken after the vaccination. Chief Minister Baghel has appealed to the people of the state to get vaccinated when it comes to their turn to protect the corona. Those who have got the first dose of the vaccine, they should get the second dose in the stipulated time. Because the vaccine is an effective way to prevent corona. Even after getting vaccinated, all people should follow the Kovid Approved Behavior. Apply mask, periodically clean the hands and maintain physical distance.
Avoid being overcrowded. The Chief Minister said that with the cooperation and hard work of all, there has been considerable success in controlling the second wave of Corona in Chhattisgarh. Infection rates currently fall below 5 percent. For the convenience of the public, some relaxation has been given in the lockdown. Everyone should use caution so that the battle against Corona can be won. Chief Minister Baghel was vaccinated by Dipeshwari Chandrakar. During this period, Chairman of the Housing Board Kuldeep Juneja and Parliamentary Secretary Vikas Upadhyay, Director of Medical Education Department, Dr. RK Singh, Collector Dr. S. Bharatidasan, Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Yadav, Dean of Raipur Medical College, Dr. Vishnu Dutt, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Hospital Superintendent Dr. Vineet Jain and Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Meera Baghel, staff nurse Kavita Nirala were present. -
NTAGI proposes to convey deadline for second dose of Covishield vaccine
The authorities panel NTAGI has instructed that the second vaccine could be administered inside 3-4 months after the primary vaccination. Yes, when you’ve got acquired the primary vaccine for the Corona Vaccine of Serum Institute (SII) and are ready for the second dose, you’ll have to attend somewhat longer for this. According to info acquired from the sources, the federal government panel NTAGI has proposed a interval of 12-16 weeks for the second dose after the primary dose of Covishield.
So far, after taking the primary dose of Covishield vaccine, it’s thought-about crucial to use the second dose in 6-8 weeks. But now it’s proposed to extend it to 12-16 weeks, if this proposal is taken into account, then those that have gotten the primary dose of Covishield could have to attend somewhat for the second dose. However, there isn’t any change in length for Covaxin, the India biotech vaccine, and it’s crucial to use the second dose between 4-6 weeks after the primary dose.
Earlier, after taking the vaccine for the primary dose of Covishield, it has been mentioned that it’s crucial to use the second dose in 6-8 weeks. But now it’s proposed to extend it to 12-16 weeks, if this proposal is taken into account, then those that have performed the primary dose of Covishield could have to attend somewhat for the second dose.
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‘Prioritise beneficiaries of second dose’: Centre to states amid vaccine shortage
Express News Service
NEW DELHI: Amid a massive Covid vaccine shortage that has slowed the pace of immunisation against coronavirus across the country, the Centre has now asked the states to prioritise the beneficiaries of the second dose and ensure that the recommended vaccination schedule is maintained.The Centre has also asked states to utilize supplies of vaccines through the central quota in 70:30 ratio for the second dose and first dose respectively.
The directive comes amid concerns in most states that the recommended vaccination schedule for a large number of beneficiaries is getting hampered due to inadequate supplies.
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As per the government guidelines, the recommended gap between two doses of Covaxin is 4-6 weeks and for Covishield the suggested interval is 4-8 weeks.
Under the new liberalised and decentralised vaccination policy since May 1, all the supplies sent out can be used only for people above 45 years while beneficiaries in the 18–44-year age group can get jabs accessed by states and private hospitals separately.
There are anecdotal reports that many in the 45 plus age group, who have taken their first shots, are struggling to secure vaccination slots on the government’s portal as there is no preference given to them over those who are to get the first shots.
It is in this context that the fresh directive by the Centre comes. It has also asked states to carry out a regular review of coverage of vaccination drive to formulate and implement the strategy for such prioritization.
An effective communication strategy must be implemented for full two-dose protection to all priority beneficiary groups, the states have also been instructed.
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As per the figure shared by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, a total of 16.50 crore doses have been administered in the country so far of which 13.21 crore are the first doses while 3.29 crore are the second doses.
Till Friday morning, 11.81 lakh people in the 18–44-year age group had received their first jabs but it is all mostly through corporate hospitals or state quota.
The Centre on Friday said that while the government has already provided more than 17.35 crore doses to the states for free so far, more than 90 lakh doses are still available with them.
In addition, around 10 lakh doses are set to reach states within 3 days. Many states have said that their vaccination programme is crawling owing to supply issues even though there is a great rush for inoculations.
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PM Modi took second dose of Le Corona vaccine, said – will defeat the virus with the vaccine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the second dose of Corona Vaccine on Thursday. The Prime Minister introduced the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine at AIIMS. Prime Minister Modi himself gave this information through Twitter.
PM Modi also posted a picture of him getting the vaccine. Let us know that on 1 March, PM Modi took the first dose of Bharat Biotech’s Kovaxin.
PM Modi tweeted that today I took the second dose of vaccine at Delhi AIIMS. Along with this, PM Modi appealed to the eligible people to take the vaccine dose and said that vaccination is one of the few ways to defeat the virus.
The second dose of Corona vaccine was given by Nisha Sharma, a nurse from Punjab. She was accompanied by Sister P Niveda from Puducherry. P Niveda was one of those who vaccinated her on March
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UP doctor tests positive for Covid-19 days after second dose of Covaxin
Express News Service
LUCKNOW: A doctor from Lucknow’s Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Hospital has tested positive for Covid-19 after completing his two-dose course of vaccination.According to sources, Dr. Nitin Mishra posted as an emergency medical officer at the hospital, tested coronavirus positive on Sunday afternoon.
Dr. Mishra had taken the first dose of Covaxin on February 16 when the nation-wide campaign had opened up for the inoculation of health workers. He took his second dose on March 15 after 28 days.
It is the first such case in Uttar Pradesh which is witnessing a fresh wave of inflictions getting gradually vigorous since March 10. During the last 24 hours, 542 new cases have been reported in the state which has now a total of 3,396 active cases, said Amit Mohan Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary (Health).
UP Director General of Medical Health Dr DS Negi said Dr Nitin’s case is the first recorded instance where a person has been found to have contracted Covid-19 and turned symptomatic after completion of the two-dose course of Covaxin.
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As per the sources, Dr. Mishra developed a severe cough and mild fever on March 18 and he gave his sample for the test through RT-PCR on Saturday (March 20). The report of Dr. Mishra arrived on Sunday following which he went into home quarantine.
“We are in contant touch with Dr Mishra who is monitoring his own oxygen level and fever. If symptoms aggravate, he will be hospitalised,” said Civil Hospital director Dr. Subhash Chandra Sundariyal.
“The entire hospital was sanitised on Sunday and services are continuing as usual,” he added.
Chief medical officer, Lucknow, Dr Sanjay Bhatnagar said that even after getting vaccinated, people need to take precautions against Covid-19 .
According to Civil Hospital Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS) Dr SK Nanda, as soon as Dr Mishra showed symptoms, he took leave and then got himself tested. The CMS claimed that those, who had come in contact with Dr. Mishra are in home qurrantine and undergoing tests.
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COVID vaccination drive: Beneficiaries begin to get second dose
By PTI
NEW DELHI: The vaccination drive against COVID-19 picked up pace on Saturday as many beneficiaries who had received their first shots on day one of the exercise four weeks ago turned up to get their second dose.The second dose delivery began at LNJP Hospital as well and over 20 persons had received the second shots by noon, a senior official at the facility said.
The state-run hospital, currently a partial coronavirus facility, had played a critical role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi.
Under the nationwide mega vaccination drive launched on January 16, a total of 4,319 (53 per cent) health workers against a target of 8,117, were administered the shots at 81 centres across the city on day one.
The number of centres where vaccination was carried out on Friday stood at 257, with a turnout of about 57 per cent, as over 14,800 people received COVID-19 vaccine shots in Delhi on the fourth week of the inoculation drive.
Authorities said they were all geared up for the delivery of second dose of vaccination for the beneficiaries who were given jabs in the beginning of the exercise.
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As per doctors, the second dose is to given to a beneficiary after a gap of 28 days.
A senior doctor at the Centre for Chest and Respiratory Illness, BLK Super Speciality Hospital received his second COVID vaccine shot on Saturday, a spokesperson of the hospital said.
A senior doctor at the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital said, “We are all geared up for the second dose delivery.”
On the second scheduled day after the roll-out of the exercise on January 16, the figures had stood at 3,598 (44 per cent of the target).
The sharp fall had come after one severe and 50 minor adverse effect cases were reported on the opening day of the vaccination drive.
The count on third schedule day was much higher at 4,936 (48 per cent).
After a sluggish start, since the exercise was kicked off January 16, the inoculation drive had picked up pace in the last several days.
“On Friday, 14,843 people were administered coronavirus vaccine, and AEFI (adverse events following immunisation) was reported in seven persons,” a senior official of the Delhi Health Department had said.
Delhi recorded 141 fresh COVID-19 cases and three deaths on Friday, even as the positivity rate stood at 0.22 per cent, authorities said.
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Staff including Municipal Commissioner commissioned Corona vaccine, second dose to be given after 29 days
The Municipal Corporation and the Corona Warriors of Raipur Smart City have been given the first dose of corona vaccine under the supervision of health staff and doctors of the district, since inception to prevent corona. The first dose of vaccine was given to 136 officers and employees, including Commissioner Saurabh Kumar. Now 29 days later the second dose of vaccine will be given. Under the guidance of the district administration, the Municipal Corporation and Health Department have made all necessary arrangements for vaccination in the Shaheed Smarak Bhavan. On behalf of Health Department, Municipal Corporation and Raipur Smart City Ltd. Together with this, complete information is being given about vaccine and corona prevention measures. Municipal Corporation Commissioner Saurabh Kumar took detailed information about the facilities available in the temporary vaccination center in the Shaheed Smarak Bhavan. Informed of the usefulness of the corona vaccine, prompting everyone to vaccinate.