In Prevention of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)Covishield Vaccine is used for preventing COVID-19 infection. Moreover, even if you get infected, Covishield Vaccine may help reduce the severity of that infection. However, make sure to complete the entire dosing schedule of Covishield Vaccine. Additionally, take all the necessary precautions to ensure your safety, such as wearing a face mask, avoiding crowded places, washing your hands at regular intervals, and maintaining social distancing whenever and wherever possible.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects :
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Muscle pain
Joint pain
Feeling of discomfort
Fever
Chills
Flu-like symptoms
Fatigue

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

Covishield Vaccine contains a non-replicating virus (a weakened chimpanzee adenovirus that causes common cold), that is genetically engineered to produce coronavirus proteins in the body, but the virus is weakened and cannot cause the disease. It provides active immunization against Covid-19 infection that helps you fight the virus if exposed. This means there is a reduced risk of developing the illness and its consequences.

Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Covishield Vaccine. Please consult your doctor. As per experts, there is no evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the vaccine

Pregnancy:
Covishield Vaccine is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breastfeeding:
Covishield Vaccine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving:
Covishield Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.Covishield Vaccine has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines. However, some of the adverse reactions may temporarily affect the ability to drive or use machines.

Kidney:
There is limited information available on the use of Covishield Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Covishield Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Covishield Vaccine is a 2-dose vaccination regimen. The second dose is administered between 4 and 6 weeks after the first dose.
Covishield Vaccine is usually given into the muscle (intramuscularly) of the upper arm.
Getting vaccinated is voluntary. However, it is advisable to complete the vaccination schedule to restrict the spread of the virus.
Have a proper meal before visiting the vaccination site. Do not get vaccinated on an empty stomach.
Individuals with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection should defer vaccination for 14 days after symptoms resolution as they may increase the risk of spreading the infection to others at the vaccination site.
A minimum interval of 14 days should be maintained between the administration of any other vaccine. However, if the benefits of vaccination outweigh the potential unknown risks of vaccine coadministration, COVID-19 and other vaccines may be administered within a shorter period (e.g., tetanus vaccine, rabies vaccine, etc.)
You may be observed at the vaccination center itself to guard against any immediate allergic reaction or side effect.
In addition to vaccination, observe other control measures such as social distancing, mask donning, and hand-washing.
Covishield Vaccine is currently not meant to be administered in children as safety and efficacy are not yet established.
Covishield Vaccine is a 2-dose vaccination regimen. The second dose is administered between 4 to 6 weeks after the first dose.
Covishield Vaccine is usually given into the muscle (intramuscularly) of the upper arm.
Getting vaccinated is voluntary. However, it is advisable to complete the vaccination schedule to restrict the spread of the virus.
Do get vaccinated even if you have recovered from COVID-19 infection in the past, as this will help in developing a stronger immune response.
Have a proper meal before visiting the vaccination site. Do not get vaccinated on an empty stomach.
Individuals with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection should defer vaccination for 14 days after symptoms resolution as they may increase the risk of spreading the infection to others at the vaccination site.
A minimum interval of 14 days should be maintained between the administration of any other vaccine. However, if the benefits of vaccination outweigh the potential unknown risks of vaccine coadministration, COVID-19 and other vaccines may be administered within a shorter period (e.g., tetanus vaccine, rabies vaccine, etc.)
You may be observed at the vaccination center itself to guard against any immediate allergic reaction or side effect.
In addition to vaccination, observe other control measures such as social distancing, mask donning, and hand-washing.
Covishield Vaccine is currently not meant to be administered in children as safety and efficacy are not yet established.

If you miss a dose of Covishield Vaccine, please consult your doctor.