The suggestion is based on scientific evidence and recommendation of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, said Vikas Sheel, Additional Secretary, Union Health Ministry.
The Centre on Friday said that Covid vaccination, including precaution doses, for individuals having lab test proven coronavirus infection will be deferred by three months after recovery.
The BJP has accused the Punjab government of selling Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin doses to private hospitals, which were initially meant for free administration for the 18-44 age group.