Islamabad: People across the country do not have to wait for an SMS from 1166 for their second dose of the coronavirus vaccines, said Special Assistant to the PM on Health Dr Faisal Sultan.
“You can get the second dose of the vaccine ANYTIME after the minimum time interval has elapsed,” he tweeted Monday. “Don’t need to wait for reminder SMS from 1166.”
Covid vaccination – 2nd dose info
— Faisal Sultan (@fslsltn) August 9, 2021
You can get 2nd dose of the vaccine ANYTIME after the minimum time interval has elapsed
Sinopharm – 3 wks
Sinovac & Astrazeneca- 4 wks
Don't need to wait for reminder SMS from 1166 (comes after 6 wks fr Sinopharm & Sinovac & 12 wks fr AstraZ)
You can get your second shot within 42 days of the first one and still mount a full immune response, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you have missed your second shot, you should get it as soon as possible. These vaccination centres in Karachi are open round the clock.
