84-day gap between two Covishield doses based on vaccine availability or efficacy: Kerala HC asks Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

84-day gap between two Covishield doses based on vaccine availability or efficacy: Kerala HC asks Centre

India TV News  

84-day gap between two Covishield doses based on vaccine availability or efficacy: Kerala HC asks Centre The judge also said that if efficacy was the reason for the gap, then he was "worried" as he was administered the second dose within 4-6 weeks of the first dose The Kerala High Court on Tuesday asked the Centre whether the 84-day gap between two doses of COVISHIELD was based on availability of the vaccine or its efficacy. The query to the central government came from Justice P B Suresh Kumar while hearing a plea by Kitex Garments Ltd seeking permission to administer the second dose of COVISHIELD vaccine to its workers. The judge also said that if efficacy was the reason for the gap, then he was "worried" as he was administered the second dose within 4-6 weeks of the first dose. The court had also asked the Centre what was the reason for increasing the gap between first and second dose of COVISHIELD from the earlier 4 weeks to 12-16 weeks.

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Covishield vaccine has had more benefits than risks, says study by Kozhikode doctors
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Covishield vaccine has had more benefits than risks, says study by Kozhikode doctors

The Hindu  

At a time when the safety aspects of the Covishield vaccine have kicked up a row, a retrospective study by two doctors from Kozhikode has claimed that its risks are minimal in view of the benefits. The controversy arose after pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca admitted in the High Court of London, United Kingdom, that its vaccine against COVID-19 had the potential …

Covishield | Plea in Supreme Court for probe panel for vaccine’s ‘risk factors’
11 months ago

Covishield | Plea in Supreme Court for probe panel for vaccine’s ‘risk factors’

The Hindu  

The controversy over the safety aspects of the Covishield vaccine reached the Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, with a petition seeking the constitution of an expert medical panel to study the risk factors. Now after the document filed in UK court by the developer of Covishield, we are compelled to think on the risk and hazardous consequences of …

Not Permissible To Take One Dose Of Covishield And Another Of Covaxin: Centre To Delhi High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Not Permissible To Take One Dose Of Covishield And Another Of Covaxin: Centre To Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that it is not permissible for an individual to take first dose of Covishield and second dose of Covaxin. Central Government’s standing counsel Anurag Ahluwalia told Justice Prathiba M Singh that mixing of two COVID-19 vaccines is not permissible for the first and second dose. The court was hearing a plea …

Gap between 2nd COVID-19 jab and precaution dose reduced to six months
2 years, 8 months ago

Gap between 2nd COVID-19 jab and precaution dose reduced to six months

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry, on Wednesday, decided to reduce the gap between the second dose and precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine to six months for all adults in view of the recommendation by National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization. The Health Ministry in its communication to States said that in view of the evolving scientific evidence and global practices, the Standing …

NTAGI to Review Covaxin, Corbevax Data for 6-12 Yrs Thursday, Discuss Reducing Booster Dose Gap
2 years, 9 months ago

NTAGI to Review Covaxin, Corbevax Data for 6-12 Yrs Thursday, Discuss Reducing Booster Dose Gap

News 18  

Government advisory panel NTAGI will meet on Thursday to review data on Covaxin and Corbevax vaccines for the 6-12 age group and also deliberate on reducing the gap between the second and precaution doses from the current nine to six months. The agenda for the NTAGI's Standing Technical Sub-Committee meeting includes a discussion on a study by the CMC Vellore …

BMC reduces gap between 2nd-3rd Covid vaccine doses for international travellers. Details
2 years, 10 months ago

BMC reduces gap between 2nd-3rd Covid vaccine doses for international travellers. Details

India TV News  

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Tuesday said that the Central government has decided to reduce the gap between the second and the third dose of the Covid vaccine to 90 days, from 9 months. Orders are issued for all private and govt vaccination centers under the BMC's jurisdiction. Changes have also been made to the Cowin portal, according to the …

Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine, Booster Dose Reduced To 3 Months For Those Travelling Abroad
2 years, 10 months ago

Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine, Booster Dose Reduced To 3 Months For Those Travelling Abroad

ABP News  

New Delhi: The government has now reduced the gap between second Covid-19 vaccine jab and booster dose to a minimum of 90 days for those travelling abroad, news agency PTI reported quoting official sources on Wednesday. Those who need to travel overseas can take the booster dose of Covid vaccine as required by the country they are travelling to before …

India Likely to Reduce Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine Shot, Booster Dose for Those Flying Abroad
2 years, 10 months ago

India Likely to Reduce Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine Shot, Booster Dose for Those Flying Abroad

News 18  

India may reduce the gap between the second Covid-19 vaccine shot and the precautionary third dose from nine to six months for citizens who are scheduled to travel abroad, especially to countries that have made it compulsory for travelers to produce their booster certificates. According to the advisory issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the gap …

No Haste In Granting Emergency Use Authorization To Covaxin & Covishield: Supreme Court
2 years, 10 months ago

No Haste In Granting Emergency Use Authorization To Covaxin & Covishield: Supreme Court

Live Law  

In its judgment holding that the policy of the Union Government on COVID-19 vaccination policy is reasonable, the Supreme Court rejected the contention that restricted emergency use approvals had been granted to COVISHIELD and COVAXIN in haste, without thorough review of the relevant data.The court observed that the challenge to the procedures adopted by the expertbodies while granting. "However, it …

Gap Between 2nd Dose of Covid Jab, Precaution Dose to Be Reduced to 6 Months Soon
2 years, 11 months ago

Gap Between 2nd Dose of Covid Jab, Precaution Dose to Be Reduced to 6 Months Soon

News 18  

The government is likely to soon reduce the gap between the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the precaution dose from the current nine months to six months, official sources said on Wednesday. "Taking into account the scientific evidence and findings of the studies done here and internationally, the gap between the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the precaution …

Little Logic in 9-month Wait for Booster Dose, India Must Close The Gap - News18
2 years, 11 months ago

Little Logic in 9-month Wait for Booster Dose, India Must Close The Gap - News18

News 18  

The central government has allowed a booster Covid vaccine dose, officially known as a precautionary dose, for everyone above 18 years of age. The responses of more than half a dozen experts I spoke to – including scientists, government officials, members of NTAGI and doctors – clarified one thing: that there is no scientific basis behind fixing the gap of …

Why India's vaccine advisory body recommends reducing second-dose gap for Covishield
3 years ago

Why India's vaccine advisory body recommends reducing second-dose gap for Covishield

Firstpost  

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended that the gap between the first and second dose of Covishield should be reduced to eight to 16 weeks, from the current gap of 12 to 16 The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended that the gap between the first and second dose of Covishield should be reduced to …

2nd Covishield Dose Can Now Be Taken Between 8-16 Weeks After 1st Dose, No Word on Covaxin Yet
3 years ago

2nd Covishield Dose Can Now Be Taken Between 8-16 Weeks After 1st Dose, No Word on Covaxin Yet

News 18  

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended administering the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine Covishield between eight and 16 weeks after the first dose, officials said on Sunday. Under the National Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy, the second dose of Covishield is to be given between 12-16 weeks after the first dose. An official source said the latest recommendation of …

Covishield 2nd dose can be given between 8-16 weeks after 1st, instead of 12-16
3 years ago

Covishield 2nd dose can be given between 8-16 weeks after 1st, instead of 12-16

India TV News  

Highlights NTAGI recommended administering 2nd dose of Covishield between 8-16 weeks after the first dose. Presently, the second dose of Covishield is given between 12-16 weeks after the first dose. India's apex body on immunisation NTAGI has recommended administering the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine Covishield between eight and 16 weeks after the first dose, official sources said on Sunday …

Covishield as Booster After 2 Doses of Covaxin Increases Antibodies by 6 Times: Study
3 years ago

Covishield as Booster After 2 Doses of Covaxin Increases Antibodies by 6 Times: Study

News 18  

A recent study has found that Covishield is more effective when administered as a booster after two doses of Covaxin as antibodies zoom six-fold, however, the case is not the same when the vaccines are reversed. The study, submitted by Christian Medical College, Vellore, to the Drugs Controller General of India on Wednesday, is the first preliminary scientific evidence from …

Second Covid-19 jab of 2 teens doubtful amid vaccine goof-up in Bihar’s Nalanda
3 years ago

Second Covid-19 jab of 2 teens doubtful amid vaccine goof-up in Bihar’s Nalanda

Hindustan Times  

A postal assistant and mother of two teenagers, Poonam Kumari, is in a fix. “The officials concerned at the Nalanda civil surgeon’s office were brash when my children last met them in February to correct the mistake in their vaccination certificates. “All I want now is for the authorities to correct the mistake in the vaccination certificate because no one …

Pune: 1.24 lakh Covishield vaccines will expire within 38 days, says municipal corporation report
3 years, 1 month ago

Pune: 1.24 lakh Covishield vaccines will expire within 38 days, says municipal corporation report

India Today  

A recent Pune Municipal Corporation report has revealed that a total of 1.24 lakh Covishield vaccine doses are lying at 22 private vaccination centres and hospitals within the Pune municipal limits. Of the total 1.24 lakh jabs, about 1.09 lakh doses are lying at Jupiter hospital, which are expected to expire on March 5. 1.24 lakh Covishield vaccines to face …

Explained | Does data support booster dose of same vaccine?
3 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Does data support booster dose of same vaccine?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On January 5, five days before the rollout of the ‘precaution dose’, scientifically called a third or booster dose, for people older than 60 years with comorbidities, health-care and frontline workers, the Government announced that all eligible individuals will receive a homologous — the same vaccine as used in the primary vaccination— vaccine as the third …

'Precautionary dose' only applicable after 9 months of 2nd dose of COVID vaccine: Top doctor
3 years, 3 months ago

'Precautionary dose' only applicable after 9 months of 2nd dose of COVID vaccine: Top doctor

India TV News  

'Precautionary dose' only applicable after 9 months of 2nd dose of COVID vaccine: Top doctor The Cowin platform chief Dr. Sharma further explained the requirement of a comorbidity certificate from a registered physician is mandatory for the third shot. However, according to Dr. R S Sharma, Chief Executive officer at National Health Authority, the dose will only be applicable to …

Gap between 2nd Covid vaccine shot and precaution dose likely to be 9-12 months, say sources
3 years, 3 months ago

Gap between 2nd Covid vaccine shot and precaution dose likely to be 9-12 months, say sources

Firstpost  

The precaution dose denotes a third dose of the vaccine for the fully vaccinated but the prime minister refrained from using the term ‘booster dose’, as it is generally referred New Delhi: The gap between the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the third, which is being called a “precaution dose”, is likely to be nine to 12 months, official …

Expert Advice Based On Scientific Study Cannot Be Substituted By A Judgment Of Constitutional Courts: Kerala HC While Upholding 84 Days Dose Interval For Covishield
3 years, 3 months ago

Expert Advice Based On Scientific Study Cannot Be Substituted By A Judgment Of Constitutional Courts: Kerala HC While Upholding 84 Days Dose Interval For Covishield

Live Law  

Reversing a Single Judge decision, the Kerala High Court on Friday delivered a significant decision ruling that the second dose of the COVISHIELD vaccine can only be administered after the prescribed dose interval of 84 days. In its 94-paged judgment, a Division Bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly has elaborated on why the decision of …

Kerala High Court Allows Centre's Appeal Against Single Judge Decision To Reduce Covishield Dose Interval
3 years, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Allows Centre's Appeal Against Single Judge Decision To Reduce Covishield Dose Interval

Live Law  

In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court on Friday has allowed the appeal preferred by the Central Government against the Single Judge decision allowing the second dose of COVISHIELD to be administered prior to the prescribed interval of 84 days.A Division Bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly was hearing an appeal preferred by the …

Focus on full vaccination: The Hindu Editorial on India’s COVID-19 inoculation pace
3 years, 4 months ago

Focus on full vaccination: The Hindu Editorial on India’s COVID-19 inoculation pace

The Hindu  

Even as a small uptick in daily fresh cases has been reported in November, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium has said no new variants of interest or concern have been seen in India. Even as the daily fresh cases have been on an overall downward trend since a peak in early May, the pace of vaccination has slowed down sharply …

Second dose of Covid vaccine overdue for 75,526 people in Chandigarh
3 years, 5 months ago

Second dose of Covid vaccine overdue for 75,526 people in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times  

Around 75,526 people, who have taken their first dose of Covid-19 vaccines from healthcare facilities in Chandigarh, have not turned up to take their second jab even after the completion of the recommended vaccine time gap, the UT health department said on Thursday. The vaccination drive in Chandigarh is gradually slowing down with the weekly vaccination average dipping as only …

Second dose of Covid vaccine overdue for over 11 crore people: Govt data
3 years, 5 months ago

Second dose of Covid vaccine overdue for over 11 crore people: Govt data

Live Mint  

Over 11 crore people who have taken the first shot of COVID-19 vaccine have not got themselves jabbed with the second dose even after the expiry of the prescribed interval between two doses, according to government data. The data showed that over 3.92 crore beneficiaries are more than six weeks overdue for their second dose, around 1.57 crore are up …

11 crore people skipped second dose of Covid-19 vaccine, shows govt data
3 years, 5 months ago

11 crore people skipped second dose of Covid-19 vaccine, shows govt data

India Today  

Over 11 crore people who have taken the first shot of Covid-19 vaccine have not got themselves jabbed with the second dose even after the expiry of the prescribed interval between two doses, according to government data. The data showed that over 3.92 crore beneficiaries are more than six weeks overdue for their second dose, around 1.57 crore are up …

First dose vs second dose: How India’s top 10 states have performed in COVID-19 vaccination drive
3 years, 5 months ago

First dose vs second dose: How India’s top 10 states have performed in COVID-19 vaccination drive

Firstpost  

Around 75% of the country’s adult population has received one vaccine dose but only 31% are fully vaccinated On October 21, India accomplished the difficult task of administering over 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to its citizens. According to India’s official vaccine tracker, around 75 percent of India’s adult population has received one vaccine dose but only 31 percent are …

Covid-19 vaccination: J’khand health dept looks for over 12 lakh people overdue for second dose
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 vaccination: J’khand health dept looks for over 12 lakh people overdue for second dose

Hindustan Times  

Over 12 lakh persons who are due for their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine are yet to turn up for inoculation and the state health department is looking for them to ensure they take their jibe as early as possible. The communication from the office of health secretary Arun Kumar Singh has also directed all districts to ramp up …

Incorrect Date & Venue On COVID Vaccination Certificate: Kerala High Court Directs Centre, State To Rectify Error Within 3 Weeks
3 years, 5 months ago

Incorrect Date & Venue On COVID Vaccination Certificate: Kerala High Court Directs Centre, State To Rectify Error Within 3 Weeks

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the Central government and the State to issue a corrected vaccination certificate within three weeks to the petitioner, thereby removing the discrepancy in date and venue printed on his vaccination certificate. The District Medical Officer submitted an enquiry report before the Court admitting that a mistake had been made on the vaccination certificate …

COVID- Cancer Patient Approaches Delhi High Court Allowing Him To Take Covaxin As Second Dose Instead Of Covishield, Notice Issued
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID- Cancer Patient Approaches Delhi High Court Allowing Him To Take Covaxin As Second Dose Instead Of Covishield, Notice Issued

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on the petition filed by a cancer patient seeking permission to take Covaxin as the second dose for vaccination instead of Covishield, which was administered to him as the first dose. Moved by one Madhur Mittal through Advocate Sanjay S Chhabra, the petition states that in March this year, he had got his …

COVID Vaccination- Kerala High Court Declines To Grant Interim Stay On Single Judge Decision Allowing Early Administration Of Second Jab
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID Vaccination- Kerala High Court Declines To Grant Interim Stay On Single Judge Decision Allowing Early Administration Of Second Jab

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday declined to stay the single judge decision allowing early administration of the second dose of COVISHIELD vaccine to the workers of two petitioner companies before completion of the prescribed 84 day-gap.A Division Bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly was hearing an appeal preferred by the Central government alleging that …

Incorrect Date And Venue On Vaccination Certificate: Kerala High Court Directs Enquiry To Verify If Its A Genuine Mistake Or Mischief
3 years, 6 months ago

Incorrect Date And Venue On Vaccination Certificate: Kerala High Court Directs Enquiry To Verify If Its A Genuine Mistake Or Mischief

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed an enquiry into a matter where incorrect date and venue were displayed on the petitioner's Covid-19 vaccination certificate for his second dose, to verify if it was a genuine mistake or some mischief.Justice P V Kunhikrishnan remarked that if the incorrect details on the certificate were found to be a result of any …

Incorrect date, venue in vaccination certificate: Kerala HC directs enquiry by DMO
3 years, 6 months ago

Incorrect date, venue in vaccination certificate: Kerala HC directs enquiry by DMO

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Incorrect date and venue of second vaccine dose in a COVID vaccination certificate prompted the Kerala High Court on Thursday to order an enquiry to ascertain whether it was a genuine mistake or some mischief. The court directed the District Medical Officer of Ernakulam to carry out the enquiry as the venue of the second jab was a vaccination …

'Would Lead To A Social Disaster': Centre Appeals Against Kerala HC Decision To Reduce Covishield Dose Interval Of 84 Days
3 years, 6 months ago

'Would Lead To A Social Disaster': Centre Appeals Against Kerala HC Decision To Reduce Covishield Dose Interval Of 84 Days

Live Law  

The Centre has preferred an appeal before the Kerala High Court against a Single Bench order allowing the second dose of COVISHIELD to be administered prior to the prescribed interval of 84 days. The appeal has been filed through the Assistant Solicitor General of India P. Vijayakumar.By the aforesaid judgment, the Single bench had directed the appellants to make necessary …

Covid-19: India likely to allow a smaller gap between two doses of Covishield
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19: India likely to allow a smaller gap between two doses of Covishield

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India is likely to allow a smaller gap between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses for inoculations being carried out privately, in line with a court order, two sources told Reuters. Private hospitals and clinics will give their paying patients the option to receive their second dose of the vaccine four weeks after the first, down from between 12 and …

Serum Institute of India to supply nearly 22 cr doses of Covishield to Centre in October
3 years, 6 months ago

Serum Institute of India to supply nearly 22 cr doses of Covishield to Centre in October

India Today  

The Serum Institute of India has informed the Centre that it will be able to supply around 22 crore doses of Covishield in October as the Union government has announced resuming export of surplus Covid vaccines in the coming fourth quarter under the 'Vaccine Maitri' programme, official sources said. In a communication to the Centre on Monday, Prakash Kumar Singh, …

Kerala to complete vaccination of all above 18 years by September 30: CM Vijayan
3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala to complete vaccination of all above 18 years by September 30: CM Vijayan

India TV News  

Kerala to complete vaccination of all above 18 years by September 30: CM Vijayan The Chief Minister, while addressing the press after a COVID-19 evaluation meeting, said only two percent of the active cases during September 3-9 in the state required oxygen beds, and only one percent got admitted to ICUs. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said the …

The lag between jabs: The Hindu Editorial on the gap between two Covishield doses
3 years, 6 months ago

The lag between jabs: The Hindu Editorial on the gap between two Covishield doses

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court’s intervention regarding the time lag between the two doses of Covishield vaccine is both interesting and unusual. The direction that CoWIN, the national vaccination portal, should allow scheduling of the second dose after 28 days — the period initially fixed — for those who want early protection is likely to be questioned on appeal, even though …

Allow Covishield second dose four weeks after first, says Kerala HC
3 years, 6 months ago

Allow Covishield second dose four weeks after first, says Kerala HC

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Monday directed the Central government to make necessary provisions forthwith in the CoWIN portal to enable those who want to take the second dose of Covishield vaccine after four weeks in terms of the initial protocol, to schedule the second dose of Covishield in the portal. Suresh Kumar issued the directive while allowing a writ …

Kerala High Court directs Centre to allow Covishield second dose four weeks after first jab
3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court directs Centre to allow Covishield second dose four weeks after first jab

Firstpost  

The High Court said that even according to the Union Health Ministry’s policy, the people shall have the choice to get early vaccination. Kochi: The Kerala High Court has directed the Centre to allow scheduling, on CoWIN portal, of second COVISHIELD dose after four weeks from the first for those who want to take it earlier than the present suggested …

Allow second Covishield dose after 4 weeks from first for those who want it early: Kerala HC to Centre
3 years, 6 months ago

Allow second Covishield dose after 4 weeks from first for those who want it early: Kerala HC to Centre

India TV News  

Allow second Covishield dose after 4 weeks from first for those who want it early: Kerala HC to Centre Justice P B Suresh Kumar said that if the central and state governments can permit persons traveling abroad to choose between early and better protection from COVID-19, there is no reason why the same privilege cannot be extended to those here …

Allow scheduling of second dose of Covishield four weeks after first dose: Kerala HC to Centre
3 years, 6 months ago

Allow scheduling of second dose of Covishield four weeks after first dose: Kerala HC to Centre

India Today  

The Kerala High Court has directed the Centre to allow scheduling, on CoWIN portal, of second Covishield dose after four weeks from the first for those who want to take it earlier than the present suggested gap of 84 days. The court also said that when people have the right to refuse to accept vaccine, there is absolutely no reason …

Vaxxed to the max: Man gets two vaccine doses within minutes in Dakshina Kannada district
3 years, 6 months ago

Vaxxed to the max: Man gets two vaccine doses within minutes in Dakshina Kannada district

Firstpost  

The 19-year old daily wage worker was kept under observation for three hours at the centre and later sent home. Mangaluru: A 19-year old daily wage worker was administered two doses of Covishield vaccine in a short span of time at a crowded vaccination camp at a school in Sullia taluk in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district. Health officials have been …

Kerala: Covishield stock over in at least 6 districts, says health minister
3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala: Covishield stock over in at least 6 districts, says health minister

Live Mint  

Covishield vaccine stock is completely over in at least six districts of Kerala, state Health Minister Veena George said on Friday adding, the state government has asked for more doses from the Centre. The districts- Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Kannur- are facing the shortage and only 1.4 lakh doses are remaining in the state's reserve, she said. On …

No Fundamental Rights Of Petitioner Infringed: Govt Responds To Plea Challenging 84 Days Dose Interval For Covishield Vaccines
3 years, 6 months ago

No Fundamental Rights Of Petitioner Infringed: Govt Responds To Plea Challenging 84 Days Dose Interval For Covishield Vaccines

Live Law  

The Secretary to the Government submitted its counter-affidavit before the Kerala High Court on Thursday responding to the petition that challenged the prescribed 84 days gap between administering two doses of the Covishield vaccine. Accordingly, it was argued that the dose interval between the two doses of the Covishield vaccine under the COVID-19 vaccination drive had undergone a series of …

Clinical Trials On Efficacy Of Third Dose Of Covid Vaccine Underway: Centre Informs Kerala High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Clinical Trials On Efficacy Of Third Dose Of Covid Vaccine Underway: Centre Informs Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Central government informed the Kerala High Court on Thursday that clinical trials are underway to ascertain the efficacy of administering a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine and that it will take another few months to reach completion. The Court after recording the submissions of the Cenral government inquired as to why the petitioner could be permitted to take …

Reducing gap between two doses of Covishield being considered, say sources; Centre denies reports
3 years, 7 months ago

Reducing gap between two doses of Covishield being considered, say sources; Centre denies reports

Firstpost  

In May, the Centre further extended the gap between two doses of Covishield from 6-8 weeks to 12-16 weeks and said it was based on scientific evidence New Delhi: Reducing the gap between two doses of Covishield is being considered and it will be discussed in the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in India, official sources said on Thursday. …

Time gap between both doses of Covishield may be reduced, say sources
3 years, 7 months ago

Time gap between both doses of Covishield may be reduced, say sources

India TV News  

Time gap between both doses of Covishield may be reduced, say sources The government thinks that this move is feasible now because there are many vaccines available for the people, apart from Covishield and Covaxin, and also because there is a sufficient amount of vaccines available in the country. The government in May had further extended the gap between the …

Is 84-day gap between Covishield vaccines based on availability or efficacy, Kerala HC asks Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Is 84-day gap between Covishield vaccines based on availability or efficacy, Kerala HC asks Centre

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to clarify on what basis the 84-day gap between two doses of Covishield had been prescribed. The court said that it wanted to know whether the stipulation of the 84-day interval between the two doses of Covishield was based on the availability of the vaccine or its efficacy. Suresh Kumar sought …

For Increased Efficacy Or Due To Shortage of Vaccines? Kerala High Court Seeks Clarification From Centre Regarding Prescribed Gap Between Covishield Doses
3 years, 7 months ago

For Increased Efficacy Or Due To Shortage of Vaccines? Kerala High Court Seeks Clarification From Centre Regarding Prescribed Gap Between Covishield Doses

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Central government regarding the 84 days gap mandated between administering the first and the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.Justice P B Suresh Kumar inquired if this gap was necessary and if it was related to the efficacy of the vaccine, or if it was extended due to the …

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