Covid-19 vaccine: India gears up for vaccination drive, govt says 100 people may get jab per day at each site
4 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 vaccine: India gears up for vaccination drive, govt says 100 people may get jab per day at each site

India Today  

As India gears up for vaccination drive, the government said that a total of 100 people is expected to get the anti-Covid-19 shots at each site per day. Earlier, VK Paul, who heads the group of experts on vaccine administration for Covid-19 that advises India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India will deploy its vast election machinery to deliver 600 million doses of coronavirus vaccines to the most vulnerable people in the next 6-8 months through conventional cold chain systems. Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine maker, is already mass producing and stockpiling AstraZeneca's Covishield shot, while Indian biotech players Bharat Biotech and Zydus Cadila are developing their own vaccine candidates. And last month, Indian pharmaceutical player Hetero inked a deal with Russia's RDIF to manufacture over 100 million doses of the Russian Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine per year in India.

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'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose
1 week, 1 day ago

'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday disposed of a 2022 petition filed by one Vinod Kumar M N seeking a direction to the authorities to give him a second dose of Covid vaccine. A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna said “The petitioner is before this court seeking a direction for a second dose of covid vaccine, the covid-19 has subsided …

Child vaccine coverage falling short in India, Lancet study reveals why
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Child vaccine coverage falling short in India, Lancet study reveals why

India Today  

Despite making progress in vaccinating children against preventable diseases, a new Lancet study has revealed that there are several gaps in vaccine coverage at the local level in India. The findings highlight a troubling trend: small areas within districts show stark differences in vaccination rates. KEY FINDINGS FROM THE STUDY Researchers found that over 50% of the variations in vaccination …

History Today: How India administered its first Covid-19 vaccine on this day
2 months ago

History Today: How India administered its first Covid-19 vaccine on this day

Firstpost  

As the world struggled with Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021, India, on January 16, launched its vaccination drive against the virus. Today also marks India’s fight against the Covid-19 virus — the country began its vaccination drive. India’s Covid-19 vaccination drive begins On this day, January 16, 2021, India’s fight against Covid-19 got a boost when it began its vaccination …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The long trauma of Covid: Lessons should be learnt
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The long trauma of Covid: Lessons should be learnt

Deccan Chronicle  

In November-December 2019, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome new coronavirus, also called SARS-CoV2 or Covid-19 as named by the World Health Organisation, was coming out the shadows as the Chinese doctors noticed cases of pneumonia emerging at a rapid and large scale emerging in Wuhan. The total number of cases of infection was 770 million, and the global Covid-19 death …

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

India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics
4 months, 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 …

Global Pandemic Threat: 100 Days to Save Lives
4 months, 3 weeks 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.

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

‘Still not over’: WHO cautions of COVID-19 threat ahead of summer holidays after US President Joe Biden tests positive
8 months ago

‘Still not over’: WHO cautions of COVID-19 threat ahead of summer holidays after US President Joe Biden tests positive

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With US President Joe Biden testing positive for COVID-19 before the Presidential elections, the World Health Organisation has warned the public that Covid is still not over. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a warning, stating that vaccination rates among health professionals and the over-60s—two demographics most at risk of dying from COVID—are alarmingly falling. Globally, 9.8 million …

Private hospitals in Kerala face shortage of hepatitis B vaccine
8 months, 1 week ago

Private hospitals in Kerala face shortage of hepatitis B vaccine

The Hindu  

Private hospitals in Kerala have been experiencing a shortage of hepatitis B vaccine given to newborns, healthcare workers, medical and nursing students and those who go abroad, for the past many weeks. According to the World Health Organisation, 254 million people were living with chronic hepatitis B infection in 2022, with 1.2 million new cases adding up each year. In …

After AstraZeneca covid-19 vax recall worldwide, Serum says it stopped manufacturing jabs in Dec 2021
10 months, 1 week ago

After AstraZeneca covid-19 vax recall worldwide, Serum says it stopped manufacturing jabs in Dec 2021

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Serum Institute of India on Wednesday said it has stopped making and supplying covid-19 vaccine Covishield after AstraZeneca, the British drugmaker that helped develop the vaccine, announced it too was withdrawing its version of the jab worldwide. The development follows the launch of a class action suit in the UK over allegations that the UK vaccine caused …

In India, all vaccine-related AEFI are routinely monitored and COVID is no exception, says health expert
10 months, 2 weeks ago

In India, all vaccine-related AEFI are routinely monitored and COVID is no exception, says health expert

The Hindu  

All ‘Adverse Events Following Immunisation’ after COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be monitored, a senior Union Health Ministry official, who did not wish to be named, said on Thursday. According to a study titled ‘Serious adverse event following immunization and thromboembolic events associated with COVID19 vaccination: An analysis of nationwide causality assessment from India’, published in February 2023, the majority of …

India eyes to increase oral polio vaccine supply
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India eyes to increase oral polio vaccine supply

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Centre is looking to increase the manufacturing capacity of oral polio vaccine, said Union Health and Family Welfare Secretary Apurva Chander. "An agreement has been signed under which Bharat Biotech will procure drug substances for manufacturing oral polio vaccines to be supplied within India and globally. With this partnership, the capacity of BBIL to manufacture Oral Polio …

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
11 months, 1 week ago

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

The Hindu  

Story so far: During this poll season, mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic are still doing the rounds. History of COVID-19 lockdown As COVID-19 cases – which were first reported in China’s Wuhan province – began cropping up across the world, countries employed different approaches to deal with the rise in infections, deaths and threat due to the virus, employing varying …

After four years of pandemic, Covid virus to be seasonal flu in young population
1 year ago

After four years of pandemic, Covid virus to be seasonal flu in young population

Hindustan Times  

Monday marks four years since the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic. With the availability of Covid-19 vaccines and medicines, the virus will become much like a regular flu or seasonal infection in the younger population. Health experts claimed that the SARS-CoV-2 infection will now be much like a regular flu, respiratory syncytial virus and other seasonal infections in …

A German man who received 217 COVID vaccinations becomes focus of new immunisation research
1 year ago

A German man who received 217 COVID vaccinations becomes focus of new immunisation research

ABC  

In short: German researchers have studied the immune response of a 62-year-old man who they say had received more than 200 COVID shots for "private reasons" within the space of 29 months. German researchers have studied the immune response of a 62-year-old man who they say had received more than 200 COVID shots for "private reasons" within the space of …

Global study quantifies rise in blood clots, heart inflammation following COVID-19 vaccination
1 year ago

Global study quantifies rise in blood clots, heart inflammation following COVID-19 vaccination

The Hindu  

One of the largest assessments of its kind, spanning 99 million people and investigating reports of adverse reactions following COVID-19 vaccination, found that instances of Guillain Barre Syndrome, myocarditis, pericarditis and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis were at least 1.5 times more than expected following inoculation with mRNA and ChadOX1 vaccines. The Global Covid Vaccine Safety Project, which made the assessment, …

India records 159 new COVID-19 infections, active case tally 1,623
1 year, 1 month ago

India records 159 new COVID-19 infections, active case tally 1,623

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has registered a single-day rise of 159 new COVID-19 infections and the count of active cases of the disease stands at 1,623 in the country, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. The number of daily cases of COVID-19 in the country had dropped to double-digits by December 5, but it began to climb after the emergence …

With State prod, India can be world leader in vaccines
1 year, 1 month ago

With State prod, India can be world leader in vaccines

Hindustan Times  

The World Health Organization activated its incident management support team as part of its emergency response framework on the emergence of a cluster of atypical pneumonia cases emerging from Wuhan, China, on January 1, 2020. India, the dark horse in the vaccine race, did the unexpected and against all odds, approving EUA to two vaccines — “made in India” Covishield …

India logs 375 new COVID-19 cases
1 year, 2 months ago

India logs 375 new COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India recorded 375 new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus, while the number of active infections has declined to 3,075, the Health Ministry said on Sunday. After December 5, a maximum of a single-day rise of 841 new cases was reported on December 31, 2023 which is 0.2% of the peak cases reported in May 2021, official sources said. "The currently …

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238

Firstpost  

India has recorded 441 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases has come down to 3,238, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. The number of daily cases was in double digits till December 5 but it began to rise again amid cold weather conditions and after the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1.After December 5, the …

India Records 514 New COVID-19 Cases, Active Cases Drop
1 year, 2 months ago

India Records 514 New COVID-19 Cases, Active Cases Drop

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: India reported 514 new cases of COVID-19, with the number of active cases decreasing to 3,422, as per the health ministry's update on Thursday. The decline in daily cases persisted until December 5, 2023, when a new sub-variant, JN.1, and cold weather conditions contributed to a resurgence in cases. Following December 5, the maximum single-day rise was 841 new …

Covid Sub-Variant JN.1: Odisha reports 2 fresh cases amid surge. 10 Updates
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid Sub-Variant JN.1: Odisha reports 2 fresh cases amid surge. 10 Updates

Live Mint  

Covid Case In India: Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in India, Odisha has identified two new cases of the JN.1 sub-variant of the virus, as confirmed by a senior official on Thursday. Earlier, on Thursday, Maharashtra reported 171 new COVID-19 cases and two fatalities, as per a statement from a health department official. Despite recent weeks seeing a sustained …

Covid-19: India Logs 760 Fresh Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,423
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid-19: India Logs 760 Fresh Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,423

ABP News  

Covid 19 India: India saw a single-day rise of 760 fresh cases of Covid while two more people succumbed to the viral disease, news agency PTI reported, citing health ministry data on Thursday. On Wednesday, the country had reported 602 new Covid cases and five deaths were reported. Meanwhile, a 63-year-old woman, who had tested positive for Covid, succumbed to …

India logs 760 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths, 511 JN.1 infections so far
1 year, 2 months ago

India logs 760 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths, 511 JN.1 infections so far

India Today  

India recorded a single-day rise of 760 Covid-19 cases and two deaths in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday. On Wednesday, India recorded 602 fresh Covid-19 cases and five deaths due to the infection. Meanwhile, a total of 511 cases of JN.1 infections have been reported in the country so far with the maximum recorded …

Covid 19: India Logs 602 New Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,440
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid 19: India Logs 602 New Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,440

ABP News  

Covid 19 Update: India reported 602 new Covid cases on Wednesday, as reported by news agency ANI. COVID-19 | India reports 602 new cases, 5 deaths in the last 24 hours; Active caseload at 4,440 — ANI January 3, 2024 On Tuesday, India recorded 573 fresh cases of Covid-19. Around 47 percent of the total cases were recorded in Kerala, …

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases
1 year, 2 months ago

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India saw a single day rise of 702 cases of COVID-19, with the number of active cases of the infection rising to 4,097, the health ministry said on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Six new fatalities, two from Maharashtra and one each from Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, and Delhi were reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the Union …

LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections
1 year, 2 months ago

LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections

News 18  

Karnataka Mandates 7-day Home Isolation for Covid Positive Amidst the uptick in the Covid subvariant JN.1 infection, the Karnataka government declared mandatory 7-day home isolation of positive cases on Wednesday. Covid Cases in India Live Updates: Expert Advises To Wear Mask, Practice Physical Distancing On precautions against JN.1 variant of Covid, Shekhar C Mande, former DG, CSIR says, “People should …

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data
1 year, 2 months 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 …

India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID-19 cases
1 year, 2 months ago

India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India recorded 529 fresh COVID-19 cases in a single day, while the country's active infection count stood at 4,093, the health ministry said on December 27. The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but infections have again gone up after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions. The daily numbers were in lakhs …

Covid-19 JN.1 Variant: Active Tally Surpasses 4,100; 69 People Infected With New Strain
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid-19 JN.1 Variant: Active Tally Surpasses 4,100; 69 People Infected With New Strain

News 18  

Covid-19 LIVE: Delhi Health Minister Urges Caution, Says City's Covid Positivity Rate Around 1% Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said the national capital’s Covid positivity rate is around 1 per cent and stressed that people should, instead of panicking, follow precautions during the winter festival season. Covid-19 LIVE: JN.1 Variant Case Tally Increases To 69 A total of …

63 cases of new Covid variant in India, Goa tops with 34 cases, Maharashtra has 9
1 year, 2 months ago

63 cases of new Covid variant in India, Goa tops with 34 cases, Maharashtra has 9

India Today  

A total of 63 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported in the country till December 24, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday in a press statement. Out of the total 63 cases, 34 are from Goa, 9 from Maharashtra, 8 from Karnataka, 6 from Kerala, 4 from Tamil Nadu and 2 from Telangana, the Ministry added in its …

Covid19: India logs in 628 fresh infections, Kerala sees 128 cases
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid19: India logs in 628 fresh infections, Kerala sees 128 cases

India TV News  

India logged 628 new Covid19 infections while Kerala reported 128 fresh cases and one death due to the disease in the last 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has risen to 4,44,71,860 while the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website. …

COVID-19 JN.1 variant: 63 cases of new virus strain detected in India, maximum from Goa | Details
1 year, 2 months ago

COVID-19 JN.1 variant: 63 cases of new virus strain detected in India, maximum from Goa | Details

India TV News  

COVID-19 JN.1 variant: 63 cases of new virus strain detected in India, maximum from Goa | Details As many as 34 cases were detected in Goa, while nine cases have been detected from Maharashtra, eight from Karnataka, six from Kerala, four from Tamil Nadu and two from Telangana. COVID-19 suge in India: A total of 63 cases of the COVID-19 …

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections

Hindustan Times  

Covid in India Highlights: India logged a total of 656 fresh cases of Covid-19 infections on December 24. Former AIIMS, Delhi, director Randeep Guleria said the sub-variant JN.1 is “gradually becoming dominant” but observed that it is not causing severe infections or hospitalisations. The World Health Organisation also classified JN.1 into the Variant of Interest category, however, said there is …

Amid JN.1 scare, India logs 656 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 3,742
1 year, 2 months ago

Amid JN.1 scare, India logs 656 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 3,742

India Today  

India recorded a single-day rise of 656 fresh Covid-19 infections while the active caseload further increased to 3,742 from 3,420 the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. Kerala, where the Covid sub-variant JN.1 was first detected, recorded the most number of active cases in a single day, the ministry stated. India on Saturday recorded 752 Covid-19 infections, …

Covid JN.1 variant updates: India sees 22 cases; Centre order genome sequencing
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid JN.1 variant updates: India sees 22 cases; Centre order genome sequencing

Hindustan Times  

India has reported a total of 22 cases of Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 so far, forcing health departments to take necessary precautions to prevent the virus from spreading. In view of the sudden spike in cases in several states, the Centre on Friday directed states to send samples of all Covid positive test swabs for whole genome sequencing to identify the …

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
1 year, 2 months ago

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee. Two people from Karnataka reportedly died after getting infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rao said, “As of now there …

Covid-19 cases rise in India: Existing vaccines protect against new JN.1 sub-variant? What expert says
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid-19 cases rise in India: Existing vaccines protect against new JN.1 sub-variant? What expert says

Live Mint  

Covid 19 cases have started increasing once again in India. JN.1 has extensive resistance across receptor binding domain classes 1, 2, and 3 and shows higher immune evasion as compared with BA 2.86 and other resistant strains. In an interaction with Livemint, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Chabbra, Director-Pulmonary, Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad said that according to CDC, vaccines will not block …

COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources
1 year, 2 months ago

COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources

India TV News  

COVID-19 India update: There is no plan so far to make RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 mandatory at airports for travellers, Union health ministry sources said today, amid an uptick in coronavirus infections in India. Corona infections: India on Thursday recorded 594 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases increased to 2,669 from 2,311 the previous day, according to …

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases
1 year, 2 months ago

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conducted a virtual review meeting on Wednesday, addressing the increasing COVID-19 cases in the country and emphasizing the preparedness of health facilities. As the country faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Minister's call for increased preparedness aligns with the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus. The emphasis …

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828
1 year, 2 months ago

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828

Live Mint  

India reported 260 new cases of COVID-19, with active cases rising to 1,828, as per the latest data from the Union Health Ministry on December 18. Centre Urges States to Heighten Vigilance The central government has written to states and union territories, urging them to maintain "continuous vigilance" in light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the identification …

India records 142 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death in Karnataka, active cases at 1,970
1 year, 3 months ago

India records 142 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death in Karnataka, active cases at 1,970

India Today  

India reported 142 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday with the active caseload rising to 1,970, according to Union Health Ministry data. The death toll reached 5,33,318 after one death was recorded in Karnataka due to coronavirus, latest update by the health ministry said. Kerala’s neighbouring state, Karnataka, saw a jump of 10 Covid-19 cases with one death on Monday. …

Centre issues advisory to states amid COVID-19 surge
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre issues advisory to states amid COVID-19 surge

Firstpost  

The central government has asked states to maintain constant vigil over the Covid situation and report and monitor district-wise SARI and ILI cases on a regular basis The Centre on Monday issued advisory to states in view of a recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases and detection of first case of JN.1 variant in India. Centre issues advisory to States in …

'Every New Wave Comes in Dec': Expert Take as JN.1 Covid-19 Variant Threatens Holiday Season
1 year, 3 months ago

'Every New Wave Comes in Dec': Expert Take as JN.1 Covid-19 Variant Threatens Holiday Season

News 18  

A growing Covid-19 variant, JN.1, has taken off this holiday season in several countries but there isn’t anything ‘alarming’ in India, co-chair at INSACOG’s advisory board, Dr Saumitra Das, told News18.com in an exclusive interaction. “We must notice that every new wave comes in the month of December or in winter, starting from the first wave to the Delta wave …

Covid subvariant JN.1 case detected in Kerala, authorities keep a vigil
1 year, 3 months ago

Covid subvariant JN.1 case detected in Kerala, authorities keep a vigil

India TV News  

A new Covid subvariiant JN.1 case has been reported in Kerala, raising health authorities' concerns. In Kerala, there are reports of people getting Covid, but the severity so far appears to be the same as before," said Rajeev Jayadev, National Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force's co-chairman. India sees over 300 cases on Saturday India recorded a single-day rise of …

COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India: ICMR study
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India: ICMR study

Live Mint  

COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India, says ICMR study. COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of sudden deaths among young adults in India, according to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} "COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of sudden deaths among young …

Accelerating Routine Immunization in India: Insights from Covid-19 Drive
1 year, 4 months ago

Accelerating Routine Immunization in India: Insights from Covid-19 Drive

The Quint  

In the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing vaccination drive in India, the country's healthcare system gained invaluable insights into strengthening routine immunization programs. Learnings for Health Sector: The drive provided crucial insights into routine immunization systems, leveraging existing infrastructure and expertise effectively. Role of MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation & Equity Project: National Roll-Out Support: Initiated in August 2021, the …

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%, says DPH
1 year, 4 months 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 …

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