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The purpose of this study is to assess whether a person can be given two different vaccine shots -- one each of Covishield and Covaxin -- to complete the vaccination course.

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      The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given its approval for a study on mixing of Covaxin and Covishield Covid-19 vaccines in India. This study and its clinical trials will be conducted by Christian Medical College, Vellore.

      On July 29, a Subject Expert Committee of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) had recommended conducting this study. In its meeting, the expert committee granted permission to CMC, Vellore for conducting the Phase-4 clinical trial covering 300 healthy volunteers, for mixing of Covid-19 vaccines Covaxin and Covishield.

      The purpose of this study is to assess whether a person can be given two different vaccine shots -- one each of Covishield and Covaxin -- to complete the vaccination course.

      Also watch: Explained: Should you mix and match 2 different Covid-19 vaccines?

      The Indian Council of Medical Research in a separate study said mixing doses of Covaxin and Covishield have shown better results in building immunity against the virus causing Covid-19.

      Also watch: Mixing and matching of Covaxin and Covishield shows better results: ICMR

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