The Union health ministry has increased the time interval between the two doses of Covishield vaccine to 12-16 weeks from 6-8 weeks, after recommendation of an expert panel.

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) has recommended that the time interval between Covishield doses should be increased; however no changes were suggested in the dosage interval for Covaxin doses. The government has said that the decision has been taken following real-life evidence, particularly from the UK.

The government panel had also suggested that pregnant women may be given the choice to receive any COVID-19 vaccine and lactating women can be vaccinated any time following delivery… (ET Healthworld – Timesofindia.com, May 14, 2021)