2 years, 11 months ago

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

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 first day of the inoculation drive of those in the age group of 15 to 18 years on Monday, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said. From setting up attractive selfie points to putting up imaginative posters and colorful balloons, the designated vaccination centers, mostly schools and educational institutes, were decked up to welcome the youngsters. The children, some dressed in school uniforms and others in casuals were greeted with flowers and were gifted pens and eatables at some places after receiving the vaccine. The vaccine option for this age group would only be Covaxin, according to guidelines issued by the Union health ministry on December 27.

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5 months, 1 week 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 …

6 months ago

Special vax drive in Rayagada after diphtheria outbreak

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has decided to launch a special drive for diphtheria vaccination in Rayagada district from Wednesday following an outbreak in Kashipur area that has claimed the lives of five children. While in and out migration from Mahushpadar village where the children fell to the bacterial infection has been restricted, containment measures will continue to minimise spread of …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

2,48,000 children to be vaccinated against polio in NTR district this year

The Hindu

It is the responsibility of the parents to vaccinate their children against the polio virus, said NTR district Collector S. Dilli Rao. After flagging off an awareness rally at the Old Government General Hospital here on March 2, Mr. Dilli Rao said the disease is preventable and all it takes is giving children two doses of the vaccine. He said …

11 months, 1 week ago

Health Ministry yet to take a call on beginning HPV vaccination campaign for adolescent girls

The Hindu

The Health Ministry maintained on Saturday that it is yet to take a decision on starting a vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus, despite reports that it is set to offer the vaccine from the second quarter of this year. The Ministry had earlier said that in June 2022, after evaluating the fresh evidence on the cervical cancer burden and …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid variant JN.1 spreading fast; preventive tips for children

Hindustan Times

Amid the rapid spread of Covid-19 variant JN.1 globally, over 150 cases of the new strain have been detected in India across several cities. While it's not clear whether the existing vaccinations will provide full protection from this new sub-variant, vulnerable populations including children must follow preventive measures to prevent spread. As the world grapples with the emergence of the …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data

The Hindu

A total of 220.67 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered across the country as on December 21 this year, according to data released by the Health Ministry on Wednesday. However, only 22.88 crore precautionary or booster doses have been administered across the country among the eligible adult population. Despite the recent increase of people infected with the JN.1 COVID …

1 year ago

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose

The Hindu

Following the Union Health Ministry direction that States be alert and prepared for any possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the new variant JN.1, senior health officials said that there is no move to recommend administration of vaccine booster dose for India. India saw a single-day rise of 656 COVID-1 infections while the active cases have increased …

1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%, says DPH

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%. Every year, 9.15 lakh children and 10 lakh pregnant women are covered under the Universal Immunisation Programme, and 3.2 crore vaccines worth nearly ₹10 crore are provided in the State, according to the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Vaccines were available for free in all government health facilities to prevent …

1 year, 1 month ago

Few kids are getting the latest COVID shots. Is it misinformation or a lack of access?

Salon

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, children’s lives were upended. Related The real reason the new RSV shot is hard for some parents to find Today, vaccines are still on the market for children over the age of six months, including a new COVID-19 shot that became available across the country in mid-September and is formulated to target the most prevalent …

1 year, 4 months ago

Hesitating to vaccinate your child? Parents should know these myths and facts about vaccinations in children

Hindustan Times

Despite sustained and dedicated efforts by Government of India, the immunisation coverage in India remains pretty low and data shows that only about 65% of eligible children receive all the recommended vaccines in their 1st year of life. Yet when the vaccines came and were granted emergency use authorisation, there were apprehensions and wary refusals from several corners of the …

1 year, 5 months ago

Health council urges Covid booster for over 60s, care workers

Dutch News

The Dutch health council has said that the over 60s, pregnant women, and people with a medical condition should be offered a booster Covid shot each year. Three years after the Covid outbreak almost the entire Dutch population has built up a degree of immunity because of vaccination, infection, or both, the council said, but older people and people with …

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 …

1 year, 8 months ago

World Health Organization says healthy kids and teens don't need Covid vaccinations

Daily Mail

Healthy children and adolescents were deemed 'low priority' in new guidance The World Health Organization has revised its Covid vaccine recommendations and suggested that healthy children and adolescents may not need a shot. Some 79 percent of American children have completed their primary series of Covid vaccinations while 20 percent have been given an updated booster dose The WHO also …

1 year, 9 months ago

‘The Vial’ trailer out: Manoj Bajpayee narrates History TV18's documentary on India’s Covid-19 vaccine journey

Firstpost

India’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has proven to be the world’s largest but how did the nation, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, embark on this journey? To find out the details of a historic and unprecedented battle, check out History TV18’s documentary titled ‘The Vial – India’s Vaccine Story’ on March 24, 2023, at 8PM. ‘The Vial’ brings to life …

1 year, 10 months ago

India saved 3.4mn people through Covid-19 vaccination drive: Report

Hindustan Times

India saved at least 3.4 million lives by undertaking a nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign at an unprecedented scale, said a new report released by the Union health minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday, adding that the vaccination campaign also yielded a positive economic impact by preventing a loss of $18.3 billion. India started its Covid vaccination drive on January 16, 2021, …

1 year, 10 months ago

COVID-19: 3 lakh doses of intranasal vaccine iNCOVACC sent to hospitals, says Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella

India TV News

COVID-19 vaccine : Bharat Biotech dispatched three lakh doses of its intranasal COVID-19 vaccine to some hospitals two days ago, the company's executive chairman Krishna Ella said on Sunday. "We dispatched three lakh doses of the world's first intranasal COVID-19 vaccine to some hospitals two days ago," Ella said. Establishing the UW-Madison Global One Health Centre holds great significance as …

1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi to launch MR vaccination drive from Monday

Hindustan Times

The Delhi government is set to launch its campaign for the administration of the measles-rubella vaccine to children between the age of nine months and five years from Monday, the department of health and family welfare said on Friday, adding it aims to eliminate the diseases from the Capital by December this year. A senior official of the Delhi government’s …

1 year, 11 months ago

Time to Join this ‘Herd’: 39% Have Boosted Their Protection against Covid Virus, Finds Survey

News 18

At least 39% of respondents have already taken the Covid vaccine booster dose, while 6% plan to take the injectable booster and 4% the nasal one, a LocalCircles survey has found. Amid the uptick in Covid in cases in China and other countries, the Centre gave nod for Bharat Biotech’s intranasal COVID vaccine iNCOVAAC as a booster dose. Director General …

1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: Covovax vaccine to get approval as booster dose in 10-15 days, says Poonawalla

Firstpost

Pune: Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla, has said their Covovax vaccine will get approval as a booster dose against Covid-19 in the next 10 to 15 days. Poonawalla told the media that the vaccine works very well against the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Bharati …

1 year, 11 months ago

Experts recommend Covid vax for at-risk under-12 kids

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: As the Omicron BF7 virus surges, experts have called for approval to vaccinate children under the age of 12 who are more vulnerable to contracting severe Covid. While the infection is usually mild in children, paediatricians state that, similar to comorbidities in adults, many children suffer from certain conditions that make the Covid infection severe for them. Chief paediatrician …

2 years ago

COVID-19 vaccine: How well does India’s adverse reaction tracking system work? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu

Last month, the Central government, in an affidavit to the Supreme Court, said that it cannot be held liable to pay compensation for deaths caused by adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine. The affidavit was filed in a case in response to a petition filed by the parents of two young women, who allegedly died due to adverse reactions following …

2 years, 1 month ago

What Makes India's Covid Vaccination Programme A Global Best Practice In Public Health

News 18

On April 14, 2020, India’s Prime Minister made an appeal to scientists and researchers to take the lead in developing a vaccine against the coronavirus. The group was tasked with formulating an implementation strategy for the Covid-19 vaccine including the selection of vaccine candidates, procurement of vaccines, prioritisation of population groups for vaccination, enabling digital infrastructure, vaccine delivery platforms as …

2 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising in infants under 6 months, CDC director says

LA Times

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising among babies under 6 months old who are too young to be vaccinated. COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising among babies under 6 months old, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging mothers to get vaccinated to reduce the risk of infection …

2 years, 2 months ago

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget

The Hindu

The government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is in its final leg with the Health Ministry deciding against procuring more vaccines as of now and surrendering ₹4,237 crore, or nearly 85% of the 2022-23 budget allocation for inoculation purposes, to the Finance Ministry. Official sources told PTI that more than 1.8 crore doses are still available with the governments at the Centre …

2 years, 2 months ago

India Reports 2,678 New Covid-19 Cases, 10 Deaths in a Day

News 18

India has recorded a single-day rise of 2,678 new COVID-19 cases, pushing its tally of the infections to 4,46,23,997, while the count of active cases has increased to 26,583, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The count of active cases now comprises 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased …

2 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k

Live Mint

India has witnessed a marginal decline in daily Covid-19 cases on Saturday with country recording 4,912 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to an update given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country conducted 3,03,888 Covid tests in the last 24 hours, with the total number of tests conducted so far at 89.33 crore. The …

2 years, 4 months ago

An End to Foreign-return Vaccine Woes: India to Offer Remaining Covid-19 Shots Domestically

News 18

Individuals who have received Covid-19 vaccines abroad and wish to get their second dose or booster shot in India can now do so. The development comes following an August 18 report by the Times of India which highlighted the issues people who had been jabbed abroad faced when they tried to receive a second or third shot here because the …

2 years, 4 months ago

India logs 11,539 fresh Covid-19 cases, active cases below one-lakh mark

Live Mint

India on Saturday reported 11,539 new Covid-19 infections in the past 24 hours, taking the country's active caseload to 99,879, according to the Union Health Ministry data. Under the nationwide vaccination drive, more than 209.67 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered to the eligible beneficiaries so far, including 26,58,755 doses administered in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Delhi on …

2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19: Corbevax to be given as boosters at vaccination centres from today

Live Mint

Hyderabad based-Biological E Ltd 's recently approved heterologous Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax to be available as a booster dose on the COWIN App in both public and private vaccination centres from 12 August, the firm said on 11 August. The Union Health Ministry approved Corbevax as India's first heterologous COVID-19 booster shot for 18 years and above after the six months …

2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax Likely to be Available As Covid Booster Dose at Vaccination Centres from Friday

News 18

Biological E. Ltd on Thursday said it has delivered 10 crore doses of its Covid-19 vaccine, Corbevax to the Centre so far which is expected to be available as a booster dose on the Cowin App in public and private vaccination centers from Friday. Corbevax was also approved by the Union Health Ministry as a heterologous Covid-19 booster dose under …

2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax as Covid booster for adults from August 12. Check details

India Today

In a boost to India’s fight against coronavirus, the government gave nod to Biological E's Corbevax as a precaution dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin. Announcing the decision, Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “Further Strengthening India's arsenal against Covid-19, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approves Corbevax as precaution dose for those …

2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The government has approved Biological E's Corbevax as a precaution dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Wednesday. "Corbevax will be considered as a precaution dose after completion of six months or 26 weeks from the date of administration of the second dose of either Covaxin or Covishield …

2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax approved as booster for those jabbed with Covishield, Covaxin: Report

Live Mint

The government has approved Biological E's Corbevax as a precaution dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, news agency PTI has reported on 10 August citing official sources. "Corbevax will be considered as a precaution dose after completion of six months or 26 weeks from the date of administration of the second dose of …

2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield

India Today

The government has approved Biological E's Corbevax as a precautionary dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Wednesday. "Corbevax will be considered as a precautionary dose after completion of six months or 26 weeks from the date of administration of the second dose of either Covaxin or Covishield vaccines for …

2 years, 4 months ago

In A First, Biological E's Corbevax Approved As Covid Booster for Covishield, Covaxin Recipients

News 18

The Centre has approved Biological E’s Corbevax as a Covid-19 precaution dose for those above 18 years fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said, “Corbevax will be available as precaution dose after completion of six months or 26 weeks from the date of administration of the second dose of either Covaxin or Covishield vaccines …

2 years, 4 months ago

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield

India TV News

Highlights Biological E's Corbevax has been approved as a booster or precaution dose. Covid vaccination: Biological E's Corbevax has been approved as a booster or precaution dose for those above the age of 18, and those who are fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin. "Corbevax will be considered as a precaution dose after completion of six months or 26 …

2 years, 4 months ago

Govt Nod for Corbevax as Booster for Adults Vaccinated with Covishield, Covaxin Soon

News 18

The Union health ministry is expected to soon approve Biological E’s Corbevax as a precaution dose for people above 18 years who are double vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Tuesday. “Corbevax will be considered as a precaution dose after completion of 6 months or 26 weeks from the date of administration of the second dose …

2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19: Over 7.20 crore unutilized vaccine doses available with States, Union Territories says health ministry

Firstpost

The vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday informed that more than 7.20 crore balance and unutilized COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available …

2 years, 4 months ago

Go For More Tests, Faster Vaccination: Worried by Uptick in Covid Graph, Centre's Advisory to 7 States

News 18

Ramp up testing, promote Covid-appropriate behaviour and increase the pace of vaccination, the Centre has told Delhi and six states amid a spike in coronavirus cases, especially ahead of the festive season. The state must also closely monitor districts reporting higher cases, positivity rates and clusters to prevent further spread of infection and effective case management,” he stressed in the …

2 years, 4 months ago

Covid19 vaccine: Centre reduces gap between 2nd and precaution dose to 6 months on NTAGI's advice

India TV News

Highlights As of August 1, a total of 9.07 crore Covid precaution doses of vaccines were administered Centre has reviewed the pace of vaccination and issued multiple advisories to the states and UTs "Har Ghar Dastak 2.0" aims at vaccinating all beneficiaries through door-to-door mobilization Covid vaccine news: Based on the recommendations made by the National Technical Advisory Group on …

2 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 update: India sees another rise with 19,893 cases in 24 hrs

Live Mint

India on 4 August reported another rise in Covid-19 cases with 19,893 new infections. This sharp rise comes after India reported 17,135 Covid-19 on 3 August after a drop in infection a day prior with 13,734 cases and 34 deaths. Under the Covid-19 nationwide vaccination program, a total of 38,20,676 doses were administered in the last 24 hours taking India's …

2 years, 4 months ago

Adults may get different vaccine as booster shot instead of Covishield, Covaxin

Live Mint

As the government has continued to emphasize Covid booster doses due to the rising number of cases, a panel has recommended a different vaccine for Indian adults. Government panel National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended Biological E's Corbevax as a precaution dose for adults fully vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin. "Corbevax may be considered for a third/precaution …

2 years, 4 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 …

2 years, 5 months ago

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre

Firstpost

Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said as on 19 July, 2022, a total of 200.34 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to beneficiaries above 12 years of age in the country New Delhi: India has supplied 23.9 crore doses of coronavirus vaccine to 101 countries and UN entities in the form of grant, commercial export, or …

2 years, 5 months ago

4 Cr Eligible Beneficiaries Havn't Taken Even Single Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine as on July 18: Govt

News 18

An estimated 4 crore eligible beneficiaries have not taken even a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine as on July 18, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. A total of 1,78,38,52,566 vaccine doses have been administered free of cost in Government Covid Vaccination Centres till July 18, she said in a written reply. …

2 years, 5 months ago

India crosses 200-cr vaccine doses landmark, PM writes to vaccinators lauding their efforts

India TV News

India crosses 200-cr vaccine doses landmark: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to all vaccinators lauding their efforts as India crossed the COVID-19 vaccination milestone of administering 200 crore doses to its citizens. Our vaccinators, healthcare workers and support staff, and frontline workers have played a critical role in protecting Indians," the prime minister wrote in the letter. …

2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine Moderna is provisionally approved for kids under 5. This is what we know

ABC

Australian children aged six months to five years old could soon be rolling up their sleeves for a COVID-19 jab. On Tuesday, Australia's national medical regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration, announced Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine could safely be given to young children in doses one-quarter the size of that approved for adults. "The study demonstrated that the immune response to the …

2 years, 5 months ago

Why India’s 75-Day Free Booster Drive is a Smart Move and How Can it be Made Smarter

News 18

To facilitate and enhance the ongoing mass vaccination campaign for Covid-19, the government has made booster doses free for citizens above 18 years of age for 75 days, starting July 15. Record-Breaking Numbers The first day of the 75-day campaign saw 13.2 lakh doses of the booster shot being administered to 18-60-year-olds, a 16-fold jump over the pace thus far. …

2 years, 5 months ago

India crosses milestone of 200 crore vaccinations against COVID-19 in 18 months

The Hindu

India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination drive surpassed the 200-crore milestone on Sunday and as per provisional reports till 1 p.m., a total of 2,00,00,15,631 doses have been administered across the country. It took the country almost nine months to reach the 100-crore mark and another nine months to touch the 200-crore vaccination mark since the start of the drive on January …

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2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi hails India\'s 200 crore COVID vaccination feat

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: India crossed the milestone of administering 200 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses at around Sunday noon, almost one-and-a-half years after starting the drive in January 2021. The administration of 200 crore doses includes 101.9 crore doses as the first jab, while 92.6 crore doses as the second and 5.49 crore as precaution dose. As many as 71 per cent …

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Karachi mob attacks polio vaccination team, 6 people arrested

ABP News

Karachi, Dec 20 : A polio vaccination team and their police escort were attacked on Friday by a mob during a vaccination drive in a densely populated area of Pakistan's Karachi city. “The polio team went to a house for administering the vaccine drops where the women present called two armed men and they attacked not only the health workers …

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1 week, 1 day ago

BJMC first govt. medical college in Maha to start HPV vaccination for female docs, staff

Hindustan Times

From Tuesday, the B J Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital will begin Human Papilloma Virus vaccination for female doctors and hospital staff. The BJMC will be the first government medical college in Maharashtra to conduct such an immunisation drive, officials said. Dr Yallapa Jadhav, medical superintendent, BJMC and SGH, said, “The HPV vaccine is a vaccine used for the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Chandigarh: Faidan village residents sensitised on healthy eating, immunisation

Hindustan Times

To promote the importance of healthy eating and timely immunisation, the immunisation department and food safety administration, Chandigarh, in collaboration with Don Bosco Navjeevan Society, organised an awareness campaign in Faidan village on Friday. Chandigarh health and family welfare director Dr Suman Singh inaugurated the camp. District immunisation officer Dr Manjeet Singh emphasised the importance of vaccinating children on time …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Congo to get Japan's mpox vaccine for children from next week, Africa CDC says

Hindustan Times

DAKAR, - Democratic Republic of Congo should start to receive three million doses of mpox vaccine from Japan next week that can be used on children, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. Congo to get Japan's mpox vaccine for children from next week, Africa CDC says Vaccinations against the potentially deadly infection are under way …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sudden deaths among youth not linked to Covid vaccines, JP Nadda tells Parliament

India Today

Union Health Minister JP Nadda informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research has conclusively shown that Covid-19 vaccination does not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India. The study also identified several factors that increased the risk of sudden death, including a history of Covid-19 hospitalisation, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump’s first term brought world-changing vaccine. His second could bring retreat

LA Times

President Trump once celebrated the COVID-19 vaccines released at the end of his first term as “one of the greatest achievements of mankind,” echoing the sentiments of mainstream medical officials who praised their rapid development as pivotal in combating the then-raging pandemic. There’s Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, who …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

HPV vaccination is crucial to prevent cervical cancer in women, says KGH Superintendent

The Hindu

Human Papilloma Virus vaccine can prevent cervical cancer in women, and there is every need for girls to take the vaccine, P. Sivananda, Superintendent, King George Hospital, said. Dr. Sivananda participate at the inauguration of a HPV Vaccination camp, organised by Chaitanya Sravanthi, an NGO, in association with the district unit of AP Working Journalists Federation at the Fishermen Community …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Britain needs a ‘vaccine taskforce’ to prepare for the next pandemic, Lords warn

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britain needs a “peacetime vaccine task force” to prepare for the …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kerala govt data busts vaccine death myth; no rise in mortality post-Covid

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Debunking the popular notion that Covid-19 vaccinations have led to an increase in deaths among young adults, state government data shows no significant change in the death rate in the 35-44 age group between 2019 and 2023. While there have been no substantial studies on premature deaths in the state, the available mortality data confirms health experts’ claims that …

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Pneumococcal bacterial infection: What it is and how to prevent related diseases

New Indian Express

Children under five years of age, especially those aged two years or under, face a high risk of pneumococcal disease, which is caused by infection of a bacteria -- Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus. This bacterial infection can lead to a range of disease conditions, including pneumonia, meningitis, or blood infections, collectively known as Invasive Pneumococcal Disease. It helps …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Chennai, Mumbai on high alert for flu: What you need to know

New Indian Express

Flu season in India typically occurs during the monsoon and post-monsoon months, as the increased humidity following cooler weather creates an environment conducive to the spread of viruses. Types of flu found in India In India, several strains of the flu or influenza virus are commonly found, particularly during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. Influenza B Influenza B viruses are …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Wondering If It's Too Late To Get A COVID Vaccine Before Thanksgiving? Read This.

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Thanksgiving week is here, and there’s a good chance your plans for the food-focused holiday are already in place. But if your plans to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine well before the holiday fell through, you may be wondering if it’s too late to get the shot before getting together with family and friends. Dr. David Wohl, …

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UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak

Associated Press

GENEVA — The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for children, a decision experts hope will help make immunizations more widely available to one of the hardest-hit populations during the ongoing outbreaks of the disease in Congo and elsewhere in Africa. In a statement late Tuesday, the U.N. health agency said it had approved the mpox vaccine …

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1 month, 1 week ago

'The country asked for measles?' GOP House whip struggles to defend Trump nominee

Raw Story

House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer faced tough questions Friday on CNN about sick kids in his state that left him struggling to defend President-elect Donald Trump. CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked Emmer about Trump's selection of vaccine-denier Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services — and put it in the context of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Health Talk | How eliminating polio has been one of the major successes of India's Universal Immunisation Programme

Hindustan Times

The World Immunisation Day is observed every year on November 10th. India is a classic example of what robust immunisation coverage against a disease can achieve in the form of the country's pulse polio programme, of which vaccination was a crucial part. India rolled out the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme on October 2 1994, and according to WHO India statement, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

World Immunization Day 2024: Date, history, significance and theme of this day

India TV News

World Immunization Day, observed annually on November 10th, serves as a powerful reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in safeguarding public health. The history of World Immunization day World Immunization Day was first established by the World Health Organization in 2012 as part of the Global Vaccine Safety Initiative. World Immunization Day 2024: Focus on key challenges and solutions …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Immunisation for all is Humanly Possible

Deccan Chronicle

Vaccination drive all over the world in the last half century has contributed vastly in eradicating many vaccine preventable diseases. Vaccination against 14 disease causing bugs has reducing deaths in under one year children by 40% all over the world. According to World Health Organisation, global immunisation has saved 150 million lives. Newer vaccines like HPV vaccine which protects against …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

One-third of Americans don’t trust the COVID vaccines, survey finds

Salon

Across the U.S., 35% of adults reported that they did not trust COVID-19 vaccines, without much variation across years 2021-2023, according to a survey published in the journal Vaccine: X this week. Vaccine hesitancy is one piece of a growing distrust in public health exacerbated by the government’s pandemic response that many experts fear will only deepen with the new …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Doctors call for whooping cough vaccination uptake amid worst year on record for cases

ABC

Whooping cough cases across Australia have passed 40,000 in a year for the first time since recording began more than 30 years ago. "Whooping cough doesn't just affect kids," she said. "Unfortunately, the last whooping cough vaccine children get is age four and then next is about 13-14 years of age," she said. Infectious disease experts say pregnant women should …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. “Why not get a vaccine that’s going to help you reduce that risk?” Who needs a fall COVID-19 or flu vaccination? In addition, the CDC is recommending that people 65 and older get a second COVID-19 shot six months after their fall …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics

Live Mint

New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology plans to undertake a study of thousands of samples and clinical material collected during covid-19 to help Indian scientists understand the susceptibility of individuals and changes in metabolic activity that will be useful in fighting future pandemics. The department will give the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, a consortium of 54 laboratories, the mandate to …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel hits back at claims it targeted Gaza polio vaccine clinic after four children wounded in strike - as UN chiefs brand situation in territory 'apocalyptic'

Daily Mail

Israel has hit back at claims that it targeted a Gaza vaccine clinic after four children were left wounded in a strike. The four children were among six people who were injured Saturday when a polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza was targeted. Palestinian children receive polio vaccination as a part of the second phase of the polio vaccination campaign …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Immunisation rates falling among children

ABC

Rachel Mealey: There's been a steady decline in childhood vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Government's review into how Australia handled the pandemic associated the decline in childhood immunisation rates with eroding trust in government and medical science. Rachel Hayter: Professor of Public Health at the University of Sydney, Julie Leask, says a bigger driver is reduced access …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's New Online Vaccine Portal: A Game Changer for Immunisation Coverage

Firstpost

U-WIN is an online platform in India that will revolutionise vaccine tracking and streamline the entire vaccine administration process. It will create a centralized digital record for vaccinations given to both pregnant women and children, making it easier to identify and support those who remain outside the vaccine net. The platform will also provide flexibility by allowing parents to self-register …

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2 months ago

Global Pandemic Threat: 100 Days to Save Lives

Hindustan Times

A modelling study suggests that if a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 had been developed within 100 days, an estimated 8.3 million deaths could have been averted globally. The study also estimated that productivity losses due to illness amounting to almost $1.4 trillion and $63 billion of hospitalisation costs would have been averted globally.

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2 months ago

Covid vaccine: How to book a jab and who is eligible?

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. UKHSA figures showed the admission rate for patients testing …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Doctors warn American teens are spreading Victorian era disease that can kill infants

Daily Mail

Cases of a Victorian-era infant disease have surged across the US - and high schoolers are 'super spreaders.' Whooping cough has caused 16,000 infections so far this year, a five-fold increase from this time last year, and two deaths, according to CDC data. The Minnesota Department of Health told local news station KSTP: 'MN is seeing a significant burden occur …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Initiative launched to cure cervical cancer

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: To significantly reduce the incidence of cervical cancer, the State Health Department, in partnership with the Karnataka chapter of ECHO India, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists organisation, and several NGOs, launched ‘Accelerating Cervical Cancer Elimination - CCE: The Karnataka Movement’. The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to cervical cancer prevention and treatment. “The government is implementing all possible …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congo begins mpox vaccinations two months after global emergency is declared

LA Times

Congolese authorities on Saturday began vaccination against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization. Mpox had been spreading mostly undetected for years in Africa before the disease prompted the 2022 global outbreak that saw wealthy countries quickly respond with …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. School Vaccination Rates Fall As Exemptions Keep Rising

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Tuesday. The rates help explain a worrisome creep in cases of whooping cough, measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases, said Dr. Raynard Washington, chair of the Big Cities Health Coalition, which …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

California’s COVID surge is finally over. But expect another spike in the coming months

LA Times

California’s protracted summer COVID surge has finally ended, a welcome window that provides a key opportunity to prepare for yet another expected resurgence of transmission this autumn and winter, doctors say. “We have an updated COVID vaccine, an updated flu vaccine, an RSV vaccine — all of those can help protect ourselves, our families, our communities.” California New COVID subvariant …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy protects newborns from hospitalization

NPR

Getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy protects newborns from hospitalization toggle caption Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag/Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Nearly 90% of babies who had to be hospitalized for COVID-19 had mothers who didn’t get the vaccine during pregnancy, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That leaves a …

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3 months ago

PM modi to unveil Ayushman Bharat scheme for senior citizens in October

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the expanded Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, to include all people aged 70 and above irrespective of their socio-economic status, in October, Union health minister JP Nadda said on Friday. Narendra Modi “The Cabinet recently approved expanding the benefits under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme to include senior citizens who are 70 …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Florida's child vaccination rate plummets: "Kids aren't getting the protection they need"

Salon

Kids in Florida are getting vaccinated at extremely amidst years of anti-vaccine misinformation post-pandemic, exhausting pediatricians and healthcare providers in the state, the Tallahassee Democrat reported. Just 90.6% of Florida kindergarteners have been vaccinated for highly contagious diseases this school year, 5% below the baseline vaccination rate recommended by healthcare experts to prevent the spread of disease. It's the lowest …

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3 months, 1 week ago

UN says Taliban suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan

The Hindu

The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. said Monday. “The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is aware of the recent policy discussions on shifting from house-to-house polio vaccination campaigns to site-to-site vaccination in parts of Afghanistan,” said Dr. Hamid Jafari from the WHO. “During a June 2024 nationwide campaign, Afghanistan used a house-to-house vaccination strategy for the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says

Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. said Monday. “The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is aware of the recent policy discussions on shifting from house-to-house polio vaccination campaigns to site-to-site vaccination in parts of Afghanistan,” said Dr. Hamid Jafari from the WHO. “The overall women’s inclusion in vaccination campaigns remains around …

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3 months, 1 week ago

The Taliban suspends polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. says

LA Times

The Taliban has suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. said Monday. “The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is aware of the recent policy discussions on shifting from house-to-house polio vaccination campaigns to site-to-site vaccination in parts of Afghanistan,” said Dr. Hamid Jafari from the WHO. “The overall women’s inclusion in vaccination campaigns remains around 20% in Afghanistan, leading to …

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3 months, 1 week ago

What to know about the available Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccines

CNN

CNN — It’s that time of year when any cough or sniffle could be Covid-19, flu or RSV — but there are ways to fend them off. Last year was the first year that the US had vaccines available to protect against all three major respiratory viruses — Covid-19, flu and RSV — but vaccine uptake was low for the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

This city is hailed as a vaccination success. Can it be sustained?

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On his first day of school at Newcomer Academy, Maikel Tejeda was whisked to the school library. With U.S. childhood vaccination rates below their goals, Louisville and the state were being praised as success stories: Kentucky’s vaccination rate for kindergarteners rose 2 percentage points in the 2022-2023 school year compared with the year before. “We’re closing the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Over 5,60,000 Children Vaccinated Against Polio In Gaza, Says UN

ABP News

United Nations, Sep 14 The United Nations and its partners have vaccinated against polio more than 560,000 children under 10 in the Gaza Strip, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on Friday said the World Health Organization reported that the first round of the emergency vaccination campaign in the north, central, and southern zones …

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3 months, 1 week ago

First round of Gaza anti-polio campaign ends, 560,000 children vaccinated: UN

China Daily

A Palestinian child is vaccinated against polio in Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip, September 10, 2024. UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations and its partners have vaccinated against polio more than 560,000 children under 10 in the Gaza Strip, UN humanitarians said on Friday. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said the World Health Organization reported that …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha to roll out adult BCG vaccination to eliminate TB

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR : In a major push to eliminate tuberculosis in the country by 2025, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is all set to roll out a new BCG vaccination programme for adults in Odisha this month. Odisha is among the high burden TB states where the new vaccine is being launched in collaboration with ICMR to assess its …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

First doses of mpox vaccine from the United States arrive in Congo

Associated Press

KINSHASA, Congo — Authorities in Congo said that 50,000 doses of mpox vaccine from the United States arrived in the country on Tuesday, a week after the first batch arrived from the European Union. Adults in Equateur, South Kivu and Sankuru, the three most affected provinces, will be vaccinated first, starting on Oct. 2, Cris Kacita Osako, coordinator of Congo’s …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

HPV vaccine administered to 45 girls in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu

Chaitanya Sravanthi, an NGO, organised a booster vaccination camp for women to prevent Human papillomavirus on Sunday, September 8, at the Sachivalayam in 37th Ward, opposite Mrs. AVN College. Visakhapatnam South MLA Vamsi Krishna Srinivas inaugurated the camp and appreciated Chaitanya Sravanthi’s efforts to prevent cervical cancer and create awareness among women about the vaccine. Dr. Rahaman said that administration …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vaccinations against mpox in Congo will begin next month, authorities say

Associated Press

KINSHASA, Congo — A vaccination campaign against mpox in Congo will begin Oct. 2, authorities said Saturday, with workers focusing on the three most affected provinces first. Adults in Equateur, South Kivu and Sankuru provinces will be vaccinated first, Cris Kacita Osako, coordinator of Congo’s Monkeypox Response Committee, told The Associated Press. The 200,000 doses are just a fraction of …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vaccinations against mpox in Congo will begin next month, authorities say

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

For people without insurance, updated Covid-19 shots are no longer free of charge at pharmacies

CNN

CNN — The rollout of updated Covid-19 vaccines has begun in the United States, but for the first time, the shots will no longer be free of charge for people without insurance at their local pharmacy. Last year, as the shots transitioned to the commercial market, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Bridge Access Program provided free Covid-19 …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Faulty’ COVID vaccine behind recruitment drive deaths: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

The Hindu

Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren on Wednesday alleged that “faulty” COVID-19 vaccine doses administered by the BJP-led Union government were responsible for 12 candidates losing their lives during physical tests for an excise constable recruitment drive in the State. The Chief Minister alleged that the BJP-led government had given “faulty vaccines”, which have had a …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

New COVID-19 vaccines targeting JN.1 variant under review by Therapeutic Goods Administration

ABC

Australia's national drug regulator is evaluating the safety and efficacy of two new COVID-19 vaccines designed to provide better protection against new variants of the virus. While there is no longer much circulation of the original JN.1 variant in Australia, Professor Esterman said the new vaccines — targeting JN.1 — would likely still prove highly effective. While TGA approval isn't …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Polio vaccine rollout ‘a huge undertaking’, says British doctor in Gaza

The Independent

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