I Have Coronavirus, When Can I Get Vaccinated?
India is witnessing a second wave of coronavirus, with states across the country recording an exponential number of new cases each day. While lakhs of fresh infections are recorded every day, all Indians above the age of 18 will be eligible for vaccination from Saturday, 1 May.
So, should you get vaccinated if you are currently infected with COVID-19? When should you get your jab? Here’s all you need to know, based on guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
It is recommended that you wait for at least two to eight weeks after 14-day recovery from COVID-19 before getting the first dose of vaccine.
However, it is to be noted that vaccination against coronavirus is encouraged, irrespective of history of infection.
No, you cannot get vaccinated if you are showing active COVID-19 symptoms.
According to the Health Ministry, such people may increase the risk of spreading the virus to others at the vaccination site. You can, however, get vaccinated at least two weeks after the symptoms subside.