I am traveling to Nagpur on 9th September, and my second vaccine dose is scheduled for 28th August. Since Maharashtra requires a negative RTPCR test for entry, I plan to take the RTPCR test on 7th September. Will my RTPCR report show positive because I took the vaccine dose on 28th August, or will it be negative?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Yes, it is safe to take the vaccine on Aug 28 and do RTPCR on Sept 7. COVID vaccines do not cause positive test results. Follow travel precautions.

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