Those who received the first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca (COVISHIELD) vaccine must refrain from getting the Sinopharm jabs administered as their 2nd dose, says a health ministry official.
“If you have received the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine, do not take the Sinopharm vaccine. The Health Ministry does not recommend it,” said Dr. S.M Arnold Deputy Director-General of the Health Ministry.
He made these remarks at a media briefing on Wednesday.
Dr. Arnold noted stressed that it is imperative to get vaccinated against COVID-19 even if you are infected,
Vaccination does not alone prevent the spread of novel coronavirus, he pointed out, stressing the need to adhere to health guidelines.
(Mirror)