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Vaccination during covid
I have taken my 1st dose of covidshield vaccine during my covid 19 infection.
<i was not aware i had covid then>
Kindly help me with below concerns
1.Is that 1st dose of vaccine is wasted i.e. it is of no use for me now?
2.If yes,Can i take the 1st dose of vaccine again.
I want to take sputnik now, will that be possibly.
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No take 2nd dose after 12 -16 weeks of recovery of COVID. Don’t worry . Just take proper precautions
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Don't worry, don't change the brand also
Go ahead with 2nd dose of Covishield on your due date ( Presently 12weeks after 1st dose and after Covid Infection- GOI guidelines)
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If you are too worried then after your Covid infection settles you can do Covid antibody test. If it’s good then take your second dose as per the schedule .
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Dr. Kishan Bhalodia
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Rajkot
Take 2 nd dose covishield 12-16 week after recovery....no second dose from same brand possible only
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