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COVID 19 Vaccines in India-Current Status and Way Forward


Dr. Visweswara Rao Guthi
Pages: 63-86
ISBN: 978-93-95118-07-3


Emerging Trends in Medical Sciences (Volume -4)

Emerging Trends in Medical Sciences
(Volume - 4)

Abstract

COVID-19 Vaccine is safe and effective and will be available in phased manner. COVID-19 Vaccine are effective to protect individuals from COVID-19 infection and disease. COVID Appropriate Behaviors are to be strictly followed at all time, even after vaccination. As of now two vaccines (Covishiled and Covaxin) by the Government of India and one vaccine (Russia’s Sputnik V) by Dr. Reddy’s Lab are approved for emergency use in India for above 18 years age group and Covaxin is approved for above 15 years age group. If you are unwell when at the time of your second dose of vaccine appointment, it is better to wait until you have recovered. You should try to get the second dose as soon as possible after recovery. You should not attend a vaccination appointment if you are self-isolating, or waiting for a COVID-19 test or unsure if you are not well. Complete schedule of vaccination will reduce chances of a person becoming seriously ill.

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