NEGVAC New Recommendations
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National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) has shared fresh recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccination with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

• These recommendations have been based on the evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and emerging global scientific evidence & experience.

Key Facts

• Individuals having lab test proven SARS-2 COVID-19 illness : COVID-19 vaccination to be deferred by 3 months after recovery.
• SARS-2 COVID-19 patients who have been given anti-SARS-2 monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma: COVID-19 vaccination to be deferred by 3 months from the date of discharge from the hospital.
• Individuals who have received at least the 1st dose and got COVID-19 infection before completion of the dosing schedule: the 2nd dose should be deferred by 3 months after clinical recovery from COVID-19 illness.
• Persons with any other serious general illness requiring hospitalization or ICU care should also wait for 4-8 weeks before getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
• An individual can donate blood after 14 days of either receipt of COVID-19 vaccine or testing RT-PCR negative, if suffering from COVID-19 disease.
• COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all lactating women.
• No requirement for screening of the vaccine recipients by rapid antigen test (RAT) prior to COVID-19 vaccination.

National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC)

• Providing guidance on prioritisation of population groups, procurement and inventory management, vaccine selection and vaccine delivery and tracking mechanism.
• The expert group deliberated on conceptualization and implementation mechanisms for creation of a digital infrastructure.
• The expert group formulate financial resources required for procurement of COVID-19 vaccine.
• It is mandated with NEGVAC its recommendations on prioritised population groups for vaccination. 

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