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Canada Recommends Mixing, Matching Of COVID-19 Vaccines- AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna
Canada s national advisory has recommended mixing shots of AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines as it is both safe and effective against the COVID-19 virus.
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Based on the study from UK and Spain, Canada, on Tuesday recommended mixing and matching second doses of COVID-19 vaccines. The country is using AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Moderna and has suggested citizens to combine jabs interchangeably in certain situations. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has extended its support to the decision and updated its guidance to provinces and territories on mixing and matching.
No mixing of vaccines, everyone will get 2 doses of Covaxin, Covishield: Govt
The Centre said there will be no mixing of Covid-19 vaccines in India and the two dose schedule for Covishield and Covaxin will continue.
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UPDATED: June 1, 2021 17:47 IST
Dr VK Paul said the government has not made any change in the vaccination schedule for Covishield and Covaxin. (Photo: PTI)
The central government on Tuesday clarified that there will be no mixing of Covid-19 vaccine doses in India until enough scientific evidence on its effectiveness is gathered. It also clarified that there is no change in its SOP for vaccination, and all beneficiaries will get two doses of Covishield and Covaxin.