Kochi : Why is there a 84-day gap prescribed for 2nd dose of Covid vaccine, the High Court asked on Tuesday. Is vaccine effectiveness the criterion or is vaccine availability the parameter for the schedule, the court inquired. It further asked central government to submit response on the topic.
The ruling came over hearing on a petition filed by KITEX. The company has purchased vaccines necessary to inoculate its employees and sought to administer the 2nd shot after 45 days. However, the government did not grant permission for the reduced interval.
In the court, the state government stated it is centre that laid down guidelines on the vaccine.
