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Presently My mother ( age - 63) is covid positive. She had taken her first dose of covishield on 30 th April. When she is able to take the second dose of vaccine? Will it be a problem if the vaccine can not be taken within 42-56 days after the first dose
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take 2nd dose after 45-60days(2month)of resolution of covid symptom according to latest guideline by GOI
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take vit c and zincovit simultaneously
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maintain proper hydration
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If she didnât face any problems after having the 1 st dose she can take the second dose . It is always advisable to take the vaccine as per schedule. If u donât want to take this time . Next time whenever you want to take vaccine u should start from 1 st dose AGAIN.
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Take vaccine when all the covid symptoms resolved and 7-10 days of symptom free days
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Dr. Aman Gangwani
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5 yrs exp
Kanpur
She can take the vaccine 2 weeks after she completes her recovery ( that means around 4-6 weeks after the symptoms appeared)
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No there wont be any problem even if it is delayed by some time
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Dr. Rupal V Rana
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21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Take it between 45 to 60 days from the first dose, also let her take zinc and vitamin d 3 supplements,
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