Ahead of the vaccination drive to begin on Saturday, the Health Ministry has sent a comprehensive fact sheet to the states for both the vaccines -- Covishield and Covaxin.
The fact sheet contains information regarding vaccine rollout, physical specification, dosage, cold chain storage requirements and other aspects. Vaccination is allowed only for those who are above the age of 18 years, the Centre said.
Women who are pregnant or not sure of their pregnancy and lactating mothers should not receive the vaccine. The Centre also said that interchangeability of vaccine is not permitted.
The document containing DOs and DON'Ts has been circulated among all program managers, cold chain handlers and vaccinators.