sign in 
Medical
Ask the Expert: What’s the Best Covid-19 Vaccine Out There?
Here are the answers to your most commonly asked Covid-19 vaccine-related questions. Our prime advice? Don’t delay the process. If you can, book your vaccination appointment today. Our experts Dr. Sneha Varahala, Pharm.D and Dr. Sunitanarra Reddy, ID specialist, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad answer your queries below:
Q. Which vaccine should I take: Covishield, Covaxin or Sputnik V?
A. Whichever option is available at your nearest clinic or vaccination center.
Q. Is it safe to take Covaxin, even though it hasn’t been approved by the WHO yet?
A. Covaxin has already passed the Phase-2 trials, which proves its safety.
Q. Can I take Covaxin or Sputnik V as the second dose after taking the first dose of Covishield?
A. Currently, there is no evidence supporting the mixing and matching of these vaccines. Hence, it is advised to take two doses of the same vaccine.
Q. How long will it take for the antibodies to develop after taking Covishield?
A. It can take up to fifteen days after?receiving the second dose.
Q. Is the vaccine safe for people above the age of seventy?
A. Yes, anyone above the age of eighteen can take the vaccine.
Related Services
When you’re looking to take your exercise regime to the next level, head to UR.Life Studio. Get a personalised health risk assessment done by the URLife health experts.
Get a comprehensive range of wellness services promote optimum well-being for unique holistic health and customised rehab programs based on health conditions.
Enhance your proactive fitness experience with URLife fitness program.
EXPLORE MORE
Welcome to the perplexing, frustrating, and often misunderstood reality of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Do not mistake this for PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome). Dive in to know the differences.
Cardiovascular diseases remain a top cause of death in India, and yet 98 per cent of our population doesn’t know how to give CPR. Get hands-on and learn these steps to save a life.
As Indian corporate women ascend to new heights, they face the rising tide of unhealthy lifestyles and PCOS. A leading gynaecologist, Dr. Anuradha Panda, discusses the complexities of PCOS in working women.
Monsoon arrives, bringing a welcome respite from the scorching heat, yet it carries a hidden threat: Hepatitis. Know more about liver function tests and how to stay safe.
