<p>The government is likely to soon reduce the gap between the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine and the precaution dose from the current nine months to six months, official sources said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>A recommendation on lessening the gap is expected to be made by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) which is set to hold a meeting on April 29, they told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/what-could-be-causing-the-surge-in-delhi-covid-cases-1104331.html" target="_blank">What could be causing the surge in Delhi Covid cases?</a></strong></p>.<p>Studies at ICMR and other international research institutions have suggested that antibody level wanes after about six months from the primary vaccination with both doses and giving a booster increases the immune response.</p>.<p>All those above the age of 18 who have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose are eligible for the precaution dose.</p>.<p>"Taking into account the scientific evidence and findings of the studies done here and internationally, the gap between the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine and the precaution dose will most likely be reduced from the current nine months to six months soon. A final decision will be taken based on the recommendations by the NTAGI which is set to meet on Friday," a source in the know of the developments told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.<p>India began administering precaution doses of vaccines to healthcare and frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with comorbidities from January 10.</p>.<p>The government removed the comorbidity clause making all people aged above 60 eligible for the precaution dose in March.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/covid-challenge-not-fully-over-yet-priority-is-to-vaccinate-all-eligible-children-pm-modi-1104391.html" target="_blank">Covid challenge not fully over yet; priority is to vaccinate all eligible children: PM Modi</a></strong></p>.<p>According to health ministry data, 5,17,547 precaution doses have been administered in age group 18-59 years so far.</p>.<p>Besides, 4736567 healthcare workers, 7447184 frontline workers and 14545595 individuals aged 60 and above have taken the precaution shot.</p>.<p>India on April 10 began administering precaution doses of Covid-19 vaccines to all aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>The government is likely to soon reduce the gap between the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine and the precaution dose from the current nine months to six months, official sources said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>A recommendation on lessening the gap is expected to be made by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) which is set to hold a meeting on April 29, they told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/what-could-be-causing-the-surge-in-delhi-covid-cases-1104331.html" target="_blank">What could be causing the surge in Delhi Covid cases?</a></strong></p>.<p>Studies at ICMR and other international research institutions have suggested that antibody level wanes after about six months from the primary vaccination with both doses and giving a booster increases the immune response.</p>.<p>All those above the age of 18 who have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose are eligible for the precaution dose.</p>.<p>"Taking into account the scientific evidence and findings of the studies done here and internationally, the gap between the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine and the precaution dose will most likely be reduced from the current nine months to six months soon. A final decision will be taken based on the recommendations by the NTAGI which is set to meet on Friday," a source in the know of the developments told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.<p>India began administering precaution doses of vaccines to healthcare and frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with comorbidities from January 10.</p>.<p>The government removed the comorbidity clause making all people aged above 60 eligible for the precaution dose in March.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/covid-challenge-not-fully-over-yet-priority-is-to-vaccinate-all-eligible-children-pm-modi-1104391.html" target="_blank">Covid challenge not fully over yet; priority is to vaccinate all eligible children: PM Modi</a></strong></p>.<p>According to health ministry data, 5,17,547 precaution doses have been administered in age group 18-59 years so far.</p>.<p>Besides, 4736567 healthcare workers, 7447184 frontline workers and 14545595 individuals aged 60 and above have taken the precaution shot.</p>.<p>India on April 10 began administering precaution doses of Covid-19 vaccines to all aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>