Don’t fret if second dose delayed, no need to restart vaccine schedule, say experts

First-dose recipients of Covaxin don't need to restart their vaccination schedule if the gap between doses goes beyond the recommended 4-6 week interval, a top public health official has said. Experts also stressed that delay in taking a second dose of Covishield or Covaxin does not render the first shot ineffective. An estimated 5lakh in Maharashtra are waiting for the second shot of Covaxin alone.