New Delhi: The Centre on Friday said that Covid vaccination, including precaution doses, for individuals having lab test proven coronavirus infection will be deferred by three months after recovery.
In a letter to all states and union territories, Union Health Ministry Additional Secretary Vikas Sheel said that requests have been received from various quarters for guidance in regard to the administration of precaution dose to the eligible persons having Covid illness.
“Please note that: -In case of individuals having lab test proven SARS-2 COVID-19 illness, all Covid vaccination including Precaution dose to be deferred by 3 months after recovery,” he said.
“I request you to kindly direct the concerned officials to take note,” Sheel said in the letter.
The suggestion is based on scientific evidence and recommendation of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, he said.
