Thai campaign to vaccinate schoolchildren makes progress
3 years, 3 months ago

Thai campaign to vaccinate schoolchildren makes progress

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Health officials in the Thai capital made headway Tuesday in their effort to vaccinate children against the coronavirus, giving shots of the Pfizer vaccine to students aged 12 to 18 with underlying diseases. Bangkok officials have asked the Health Ministry to provide more Pfizer vaccine to inoculate all children aged 12 to 18 in the capital city, said city Gov. The Health Ministry plans to give Pfizer shots to students aged 12 to 18 nationwide from Oct. 4, starting with the 29 provinces most badly affected by the coronavirus, including Bangkok. The Health Ministry on Tuesday announced 10,919 new COVID-19 cases and 143 deaths, bringing the totals since last year to 1.5 million cases and 15,612 deaths.

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Global childhood vax coverage stalled in 2023, 2.7 million kids unprotected, says UN
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Global childhood vax coverage stalled in 2023, 2.7 million kids unprotected, says UN

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Global childhood vaccination coverage stalled in 2023, leaving an estimated 2.7 million children more un- and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to the UN on Monday. Warning of an alarming coverage gap that has led to an outbreak of diseases like malaria, the latest World Health Organisation and UNICEF estimates of national immunisation coverage said …

India is 1 of 3 countries where confidence in children’s vaccines has increased: UNICEF report
1 year, 8 months ago

India is 1 of 3 countries where confidence in children’s vaccines has increased: UNICEF report

The Hindu  

Only China, India, and Mexico, that is three out of the 55 countries studied for popular perception of the importance of vaccines for children, showed improvement as per data collected by The Vaccine Confidence Project and published by UNICEF on April 20. UNICEF India today released the agency’s global flagship report ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every …

Why millions of kids aren't getting their routine vaccinations
1 year, 8 months ago

Why millions of kids aren't getting their routine vaccinations

NPR  

Why millions of kids aren't getting their routine vaccinations Enlarge this image toggle caption Bachchan Kumar/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Bachchan Kumar/Hindustan Times via Getty Images A new report released by UNICEF finds that 67 million children across the world missed out on either some or all routine vaccinations between 2019 and 2021, and 48 million children didn't receive a …

Visiting Thailand? No Covid vaccination proof required now. Read here
2 years ago

Visiting Thailand? No Covid vaccination proof required now. Read here

Live Mint  

Just days after the government of Thailand reinstated the mandatory Covid-19 vaccine certificate for entry into the country, the rule stands withdrawn on Monday. Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul informed that the mandatory Covid vaccine certificate rule will not be enforced as it deters tourists. “If Thai people warmly welcome travelers while being cautious about their own health …

30 Students Vaccinated With Same Syringe, Probe Ordered
2 years, 5 months ago

30 Students Vaccinated With Same Syringe, Probe Ordered

News 18  

As many as 30 students were allegedly vaccinated by a single injection syringe. That is why I gave vaccines to 30 children from a single syringe,” Jitendra Rai, ANM told ANI. According to Health Ministry data, over 3.87 crore children in the age group of 12-14 years have been administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccines. More than 6.10 crore …

Millions of COVID-19 shots ordered for kids under 5 in anticipation, White House says
2 years, 7 months ago

Millions of COVID-19 shots ordered for kids under 5 in anticipation, White House says

LA Times  

The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 dose as soon as June 21 if regulators authorize the shots. Millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses have been ordered for very young children in anticipation of possible federal authorization of the shots next week, White House officials say. The government allowed pharmacies and states to …

Jabs for Kids, Reducing Gap Between Doses for Those Travelling Abroad on Agenda as NTAGI Meets Today
2 years, 8 months ago

Jabs for Kids, Reducing Gap Between Doses for Those Travelling Abroad on Agenda as NTAGI Meets Today

News 18  

As India witnesses a surge in coronavirus cases once again, the Covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation will meet at noon on Wednesday to discuss reducing the gap between the second dose and the precaution dose for people traveling abroad as well as vaccinations for 5-12 and 6-12 age groups. Last week, India’s drug regulator …

Thailand Gets India-made Covid Vaccine Covovax Under Quad Initiative
2 years, 8 months ago

Thailand Gets India-made Covid Vaccine Covovax Under Quad Initiative

News 18  

Thailand on Thursday received 200,000 doses of India-made Covovax vaccines as part of a flagship initiative of the Quad grouping to help countries combat the coronavirus pandemic. The vaccine doses were handed over to Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok by India’s Ambassador to Thailand Suchitra Durai, Australian envoy Allan McKinnon, Japan’s Nashida Kazuya and US Charge d’Affaires …

Over 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine given to children aged 12-14 yrs on day 1
2 years, 9 months ago

Over 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine given to children aged 12-14 yrs on day 1

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Over 3 lakh children between 12 and 14 years have received their first shot of Covid vaccine taking the total doses administered in the country to over 180.80 crore, according to Union Health Ministry data. The vaccination against COVID-19 in the age group of 12-14 years started on Wednesday with Biological E's intramuscular vaccine Corbevax, two doses of …

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is only 12% effective against infection in children aged five to 11
2 years, 10 months ago

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is only 12% effective against infection in children aged five to 11

Daily Mail  

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has done little to protect five- to 11- year-olds from infection from the Omicron variant, data revealed by New York state officials on Monday shows. New York State officials revealed Monday that children aged five to 11 years old that receive the COVID-19 vaccine only have their risk of infection dropped by 12%. New York researchers …

Pfizer vaccine's protection against COVID wanes quickly in kids ages 5-11, study says
2 years, 10 months ago

Pfizer vaccine's protection against COVID wanes quickly in kids ages 5-11, study says

NPR  

Pfizer vaccine's protection against COVID wanes quickly in kids ages 5-11, study says Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The low-dose version of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine appears to be much less effective at protecting young children against infection than the higher-dose version of the vaccine given to older children and adults, a …

Hong Kong parents race to vaccinate young children as Covid surges
2 years, 10 months ago

Hong Kong parents race to vaccinate young children as Covid surges

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hong Kong parents rushed children …

India Crosses 173.38 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses, Says Health Ministry, Mandaviya Congratulates 'Young India'
2 years, 10 months ago

India Crosses 173.38 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses, Says Health Ministry, Mandaviya Congratulates 'Young India'

News 18  

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India surpassed 173.38 crore on Monday, the Union health ministry said. Over 1.72 crore precaution doses have been administered to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with co-morbidities so far. Over 1.5 crore youngsters between the 15-18 age group are fully vaccinated now.” #SabkoVaccineMuftVaccine Young India is fighting the …

Vaccine for kids under 5 is delayed after FDA review stalls
2 years, 10 months ago

Vaccine for kids under 5 is delayed after FDA review stalls

LA Times  

A COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5 is unlikely to be cleared for use in the U.S. until the spring after federal regulators opted to postpone a review scheduled for next week to wait for more data. The government has secured sufficient supplies for all 18 million kids from six months through 4 years old, White House coronavirus response …

COVID-19: One crore adolescents in 15-18 yrs group fully vaccinated, says Mansukh Mandaviya
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19: One crore adolescents in 15-18 yrs group fully vaccinated, says Mansukh Mandaviya

Firstpost  

As per the Registrar General of India, the estimated population of beneficiaries in the age group of 15-18 years is 7.4 crore for 2021-22 New Delhi: Over one crore adolescents in the 15-18 years age group nationwide are now fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus infection, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday. Over 1 crore youngsters between 15-18 …

Over 34 Lakh Eligible Adolescents Given Second Dose of Covid Vaccine: Govt
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 34 Lakh Eligible Adolescents Given Second Dose of Covid Vaccine: Govt

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said 65 per cent of the adolescents in the 15-18 age group nationwide have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. With the administration of more than 55 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 168.47 crore as per provisional reports till 7 am. The next …

Over 34 lakh eligible adolescents given second dose of COVID-19 vaccine: Govt
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 34 lakh eligible adolescents given second dose of COVID-19 vaccine: Govt

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said 65 per cent of the adolescents in the 15-18 age group nationwide have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. With the administration of more than 55 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 168.47 crore as per provisional reports till 7 am. …

Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
2 years, 11 months ago

Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

LA Times  

Pfizer on Tuesday asked the U.S. to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, potentially opening the way for the country’s very youngest to start receiving shots as early as March. Pfizer is testing three shots after two of the extra-low doses turned out to be strong enough for babies but not for preschoolers, and the …

85% in the 15-18 age group in Delhi’s govt schools have received Covid vaccine: Govt
2 years, 11 months ago

85% in the 15-18 age group in Delhi’s govt schools have received Covid vaccine: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Around 85% students of Delhi government schools in the age group of 15-18 years had received the first dose of the vaccine till January 21, the government said on Saturday. In a circular issued to schools on Saturday, DoE said that out of 8,07, 738 eligible students of government schools, 6, 80, 210, had been already vaccinated which was roughly …

COVID pandemic: Over 3 crore teenagers receives first dose of vaccine
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID pandemic: Over 3 crore teenagers receives first dose of vaccine

India TV News  

Highlights Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today said that over 3 crore teenagers received 1st dose of COVID I appeal to all my eligible young friends to get vaccinated at the earliest: Mansukh Mandaviya The vaccination drive for teenagers was started on January 3 Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that over 3 crore teenagers between the age limit …

Over-fours to be offered coronavirus vaccine from January 25: ANP
3 years ago

Over-fours to be offered coronavirus vaccine from January 25: ANP

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is to start inviting vaccinating children aged five to 11 in the week of January 25, public health institute RIVM has told news agency ANP. The cabinet took the decision to extend the vaccination programme to all younger children last month, following recommendations from the national health council Gezondheidsraad. In particular, vaccination will slash the risk of possibly …

Over-fours to be offered coronavirus vaccine from January 25: ANP
3 years ago

Over-fours to be offered coronavirus vaccine from January 25: ANP

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is to start inviting vaccinating children aged five to 11 in the week of January 25, public health institute RIVM has told news agency ANP. The cabinet took the decision to extend the vaccination programme to all younger children last month, following recommendations from the national health council Gezondheidsraad. In particular, vaccination will slash the risk of possibly …

Vaccine program for children in Indonesia ramps up
3 years ago

Vaccine program for children in Indonesia ramps up

China Daily  

JAKARTA－In a primary school in the eastern part of Indonesia's capital Jakarta, 6-year-old Dedi Permadi recently got his first COVID-19 jab. Indonesia, home to 270 million people, has been vaccinating children aged 6 to 11 since last month, with a plan to vaccinate 27 million with Sinovac, the only vaccine currently used for children in the archipelago, according to the …

Thailand reports biggest spike in virus cases in weeks
3 years ago

Thailand reports biggest spike in virus cases in weeks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Officials recorded 5,775 new cases, prompting the Ministry of …

15-18 age group excited, some nervous over vax
3 years ago

15-18 age group excited, some nervous over vax

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A total of 1,87,538 teenagers belonging to the age group of 15 to 18 were vaccinated from January 3 to 5 in the state. Karan Jain, a 17-year-old student said his college was conducting quarterly examinations which may or may not be considered as final examinations due to the rise in Covid cases, and he could not get distracted …

Covid vaccines for children around the world: All you should know
3 years ago

Covid vaccines for children around the world: All you should know

India TV News  

With the COVID-19 infection spreading at fast rates, there is immense concern over health and safety in each and every household. Vaccine drive for kids begins in India Covid-19 vaccination for children in the age group of 15-18 years began across the country on January 3. Indian kids administered with first vaccine dose As of now, only Bharat Biotech's indigenously-made …

Vaccination Day 1: Over 40 lakh teens aged 15-18 jabbed with first dose | Top points
3 years ago

Vaccination Day 1: Over 40 lakh teens aged 15-18 jabbed with first dose | Top points

India TV News  

Highlights Over 40 lakh teenagers were vaccinated in India aged 15-18 today. On the first day of vaccination for those aged 15 to 18, over 40 lakh teenagers got jabbed with the Covid vaccine across the country today. Over 4.94 lakh children in the age group of 15-18 years were administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Gujarat. …

Over 40 Lakh Jabbed On Day 1 Of Children's Vaccination. Here's How It Panned Out Across India
3 years ago

Over 40 Lakh Jabbed On Day 1 Of Children's Vaccination. Here's How It Panned Out Across India

ABP News  

New Delhi: Over 40 lakh children between 15-18 age group received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine on the first day of vaccination drive for children, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Over 40 Lakhs between 15-18 age group received their first dose of #COVID19 vaccine on the 1st day of vaccination drive for children, till 8 PM. ✌🏼 Over …

Vaccine drive day 1: Over 40 lakh children in 15-18 yrs age group receive first dose of Covid vaccine
3 years ago

Vaccine drive day 1: Over 40 lakh children in 15-18 yrs age group receive first dose of Covid vaccine

India TV News  

Highlights India's Covid vaccination programme is one of world's most successful, the govt has said States have been advised to administer only Covaxin to 15-18 age group Separate teams for 15-18 age group are to be set up at vaccination centres to avoid confusion Over 40 lakh children received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine till 8 pm on the …

Assam eyes vaccinating 3 lakh children daily to inoculate all kids
3 years ago

Assam eyes vaccinating 3 lakh children daily to inoculate all kids

India Today  

The Covid-19 vaccination drive to jab children aged between 15-18 kicked-off today across the country today. Today, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Covid vaccination drive for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years at the Oil India Higher Secondary School, Duliajan in Dibrugarh district, reported ANI. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches #COVID19 vaccination …

Delhi govt readies 159 centres for vaccines to 15-18 year olds
3 years ago

Delhi govt readies 159 centres for vaccines to 15-18 year olds

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain on Saturday said the city has the infrastructure to vaccinate 300,000 people a day even as the registrations for Covid-19 jabs to those between 15-18 years age group began on the CoWIN system. “The Delhi government is fully prepared to vaccinate the children between 15-18 years of age,” Jain said in a briefing …

Vulnerable children under 12 to receive vaccine from this week
3 years ago

Vulnerable children under 12 to receive vaccine from this week

Dutch News  

Children under 12 with a medical condition such as a congenital heart defect can receive a vaccine against coronavirus from this week, the Dutch health council said. Around 40,000 children between the ages of five and 11 will be eligible for a reduced dose of the Pfizer or Biotech vaccine, paediatrician and immunologist Emmeline Buddingh of Leiden University Medical Center …

Vulnerable children under 12 to receive vaccine from this week
3 years ago

Vulnerable children under 12 to receive vaccine from this week

Dutch News  

Children under 12 with a medical condition such as a congenital heart defect can receive a vaccine against coronavirus from this week, the Dutch health council said. Around 40,000 children between the ages of five and 11 will be eligible for a reduced dose of the Pfizer or Biotech vaccine, paediatrician and immunologist Emmeline Buddingh of Leiden University Medical Center …

Securing the young: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19 vaccines for children and booster shots
3 years ago

Securing the young: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19 vaccines for children and booster shots

The Hindu  

The Pune-based Serum Institute of India has said that it will be ready with vaccines for children in the next six months. Covovax is SII’s brand name for Novavax, the recombinant nanoparticle protein-based vaccine developed by the U.S.-based Novavax Inc., and this will be an important vaccine to watch out for because it will roll out from the SII stable, …

Health council backs jabs for younger children with health problems
3 years, 1 month ago

Health council backs jabs for younger children with health problems

Dutch News  

The Dutch health council Gezondheidsraad is recommending that children aged five to 11 who are at risk of becoming seriously ill with coronavirus should be vaccinated with the Pfizer/Biontech vaccine. The first child doses are expected to arrive in the Netherlands at the end of the month, and priority should be given to children with chronic health problems, the council …

Health council backs jabs for younger children with health problems
3 years, 1 month ago

Health council backs jabs for younger children with health problems

Dutch News  

The Dutch health council Gezondheidsraad is recommending that children aged five to 11 who are at risk of becoming seriously ill with coronavirus should be vaccinated with the Pfizer/Biontech vaccine. The first child doses are expected to arrive in the Netherlands at the end of the month, and priority should be given to children with chronic health problems, the council …

San Francisco imposes vaccine mandate for kids aged 5-11 even though none have died of COVID there
3 years, 2 months ago

San Francisco imposes vaccine mandate for kids aged 5-11 even though none have died of COVID there

Daily Mail  

San Francisco has been condemned for mandating COVID vaccines for children - even though no one under the age of 20 has been killed by the virus in the city. San Francisco Health Officer Susan Philip said the city would give children roughly two months to get fully vaccinated before they must show their vaccination passports or be turned away …

‘Not quite on board’: Parents proving a tough sell on COVID-19 vaccine for teens
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Not quite on board’: Parents proving a tough sell on COVID-19 vaccine for teens

LA Times  

Kalvin Green,15, left, holds the hand of his mother Marilyn Green as nurse Marie Eddins administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at mobile clinic in Los Angeles. “I’m not quite on board with everybody getting vaccinated,” said Tara Currier, 42, a mother of four in Marysville, Calif., who decided not to vaccinate her three older children, ages 12, 14 and …

US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11
3 years, 2 months ago

US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11

Associated Press  

U.S. health officials on Tuesday gave the final signoff to Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot, a milestone that opens a major expansion of the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 5. “It is a major step forward for our nation in our fight to defeat the virus.” The American Academy of Pediatrics welcomed the decision as its members get …

‘Important step’: First US children aged 5 to 11 get COVID jabs
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Important step’: First US children aged 5 to 11 get COVID jabs

Al Jazeera  

Officials say child vaccination campaign, expected to hit full strength next week, will mean fewer school interruptions. The United States has started vaccinating primary school-aged children against COVID-19, in what leading US health officials have welcomed as an “important step forward” in the country’s fight against the coronavirus. The Biden administration has promised enough doses to protect the nation’s 28 …

US CDC advisers recommend COVID jabs for young children
3 years, 2 months ago

US CDC advisers recommend COVID jabs for young children

Al Jazeera  

CDC director must grant final approval before coronavirus vaccines can be administered to US children aged 5 to 11. An advisory panel to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has unanimously backed administering coronavirus vaccines to children aged five to 11, one of the last key steps ahead of final approval for the age cohort. Jabs of the …

U.S. gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11
3 years, 2 months ago

U.S. gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11

LA Times  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday fired the starting gun on a campaign to inoculate the nation’s 28 million elementary-school-age children against COVID-19, recommending the broad use of kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech. “We know millions of parents are eager to get their children vaccinated,” Walensky said, adding that Tuesday will go …

US prepares to roll out COVID vaccines for children aged 5 to 11
3 years, 2 months ago

US prepares to roll out COVID vaccines for children aged 5 to 11

Al Jazeera  

About 28 million US children in age bracket will be eligible to receive Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID jab. Children in the age group will be able to get Pfizer-BioNTech jabs at paediatricians’ offices, medical clinics, pharmacies and community health centres, White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients said during a news briefing on Monday. The announcement comes after the US Food and …

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids
3 years, 2 months ago

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. “The rationale here is protect your children so that they can get back towards normal life,” said FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks. “The vaccine will protect them and also protect our communities.” The American Academy of …

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kids clears FDA hurdle
3 years, 2 months ago

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kids clears FDA hurdle

LA Times  

Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be getting closer as the FDA cleared them for emergency use. “Our comprehensive and rigorous evaluation of the data pertaining to the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness should help assure parents and guardians that this vaccine meets our high standards.” A few countries have begun using other COVID-19 vaccines in children under 12, including …

FDA advisors back Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kids
3 years, 2 months ago

FDA advisors back Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kids

LA Times  

A panel of U.S. health advisers endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, moving the country closer to beginning vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11. The U.S. moved a step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for millions more children as a panel of government health advisors on Tuesday endorsed kid-size doses of the shots made by Pfizer and BioNTech …

FDA says the Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids
3 years, 2 months ago

FDA says the Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids

NPR  

FDA says the Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids Enlarge this image toggle caption Pfizer via AP Pfizer via AP Federal health regulators said late Friday that kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary school children and caused no unexpected safety issues, as the U.S. weighs beginning vaccinations in youngsters. …

US to Begin Vaccinating 5-11 Year Olds Against Covid-19 From Next Month: White House
3 years, 2 months ago

US to Begin Vaccinating 5-11 Year Olds Against Covid-19 From Next Month: White House

News 18  

The United States is ready to start vaccinating kids aged 5-11 against Covid-19 starting next month, once health experts give the green light, the White House said Wednesday. Children age 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a Covid-19 shot at their paediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said as it detailed …

10 crore Indians due for second dose of Covid vaccine but aren't taking it: Dr VK Paul | Exclusive
3 years, 2 months ago

10 crore Indians due for second dose of Covid vaccine but aren't taking it: Dr VK Paul | Exclusive

India Today  

National Covid Task Force chief VK Paul expressed concern over the low numbers in the second dose coverage of the Covid-19 vaccination drive, emphasising that more people need to take it at the earliest. I urge them to shun vaccine hesitancy and prioritise taking the shots now,” Dr VK Paul said in an exclusive interview with India Today. The Niti …

Should private paediatricians administer Covid-19 vaccine to children? Experts answer
3 years, 2 months ago

Should private paediatricians administer Covid-19 vaccine to children? Experts answer

India Today  

Even as vaccination for those below 18 is being deliberated on, there is a lot of discussion on who will vaccinate children against Covid-19. Paediatricians in India suggest that the 35,000-strong medical expert team that specialises in children’s health and registered private paediatricians should be involved in vaccinating children against Covid-19. “We have sent recommendations to the Prime Minister’s Office …

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