When Can I Take Covid Vaccination ?

Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2024

Question: Hi,

I had turned Covid Positive on March 20th and recovered symptomatically by March 29th. When can I take vaccination ?

My mother (age 66) turned positive on March 23rd and recovered by 5th April. She had take her first dose of CoviShield vaccine on 5th March, When should she take her 2nd dose ?

With regards
Tanmaya

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
If symptoms recovered, then you can take vaccine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You can take the vaccine any time now as its been 1 month since you recovered.

Your mother can take second after 6 weeks of first dose or after recovery from side effects of first dose.

Regards
Dr Vaishalee

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