Vaccine for kids: DCGI grants emergency use nod to 3 Covid vaccines for different age group of children
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaccine for kids: DCGI grants emergency use nod to 3 Covid vaccines for different age group of children

India TV News  

Highlights India began inoculating children aged 12-14 on March 16 Countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 last year Precaution doses to all aged above 18 yrs were allowed at private vaccination centres from April 10 Vaccine for Kids: The Drugs Controller General of India on Tuesday approved three Covid vaccines for the restricted emergency use authorisation for children of different age groups. In another development, the drug regulator approved restricted use in emergency situation for Biological E's Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax for children of 5 to 12 years age group. @CDSCO_INDIA_INF has approved Covaxin for 6 to 12 years of age group, Corbevax for 5 to 12 years age group of children and two doses ZyCoV-D for above 12 years of age group for Restricted Use in Emergency Situations," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted in Hindi. However, the SEC, after a meeting on Thursday, has recommended restricted emergency use of Biological E's Covid-19 vaccine, Corbevax, in children aged 5-12 years.

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Do kids still need the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia?
10 months ago

Do kids still need the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia?

ABC  

If you're a parent wondering if you should have your child vaccinated against COVID-19, you might have jumped online to find out. The COVID-19 vaccine is not currently recommended for "healthy children", explains Daryl Cheng, an associate professor and immunisation consultant at Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination In the Community. For those children who have previously received COVID-19 immunisation, …

Few kids are getting the latest COVID shots. Is it misinformation or a lack of access?
1 year, 4 months 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 …

CDC to continue recommending Covid boosters for everyone this fall including babies - as it adds a third vaccine made by Novavax to the schedule
1 year, 5 months ago

CDC to continue recommending Covid boosters for everyone this fall including babies - as it adds a third vaccine made by Novavax to the schedule

Daily Mail  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will stick by its recommendation for everyone including babies to get vaccinated against Covid. In fresh guidance issued today, the health agency said that all Americans aged six months and up should get the new updated booster shot this fall. Dr Paul Offit, who advises the FDA on a range of shots for …

Serum institute seeks to add Covovax on CoWIN portal as booster dose for adults
1 year, 11 months ago

Serum institute seeks to add Covovax on CoWIN portal as booster dose for adults

Hindustan Times  

Amid rising coronavirus cases, the Serum Institute of India has written a letter to the Union health ministry seeking the inclusion of its COVID-19 vaccine Covovax on the CoWIN portal as a heterologous booster dose for adults, official sources said on Monday. The letter was written by Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Serum Institute of India on March 27, they said. …

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

DCGI Approves Market Authorisation for SII's Covid Vaccine Covovax as Heterologous Booster Dose
2 years, 2 months ago

DCGI Approves Market Authorisation for SII's Covid Vaccine Covovax as Heterologous Booster Dose

News 18  

The Drug Controller General of India has approved market authorisation to COVID-19 vaccine Covovax as a heterologous booster dose for adults who have been administered two doses of Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Monday. Prakash Kumar Singh, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs at the Serum Institute of India, had recently written to the DCGI for the approval …

Experts recommend Covid vax for at-risk under-12 kids
2 years, 2 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 …

Nasal vaccines to roll out in private hospitals soon
2 years, 3 months ago

Nasal vaccines to roll out in private hospitals soon

Hindustan Times  

A new coronavirus vaccine used as a nasal spray will only be available at private health facilities and the Co-WIN platform was set to be tweaked on Friday to allow people to immediately begin booking shots, people aware of the matter said on Friday. On Thursday, India’s technical expert committee on immunization— National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation —recommended the …

SII Seeks Drug Regulator's Nod for Market Authorisation of Covovax Vaccine as Covid-19 Booster Dose
2 years, 3 months ago

SII Seeks Drug Regulator's Nod for Market Authorisation of Covovax Vaccine as Covid-19 Booster Dose

News 18  

The Serum Institute of India has sought the drug regulator’s approval for market authorisation of its COVID-19 vaccine Covovax as a booster dose for those aged 18 years and above who have been administered two doses of Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Thursday. Prakash Kumar Singh, director, government and regulatory affairs, SII, submitted a market authorisation application for …

Covid Vaccine: Is it time to vaccinate children under 12-years of age? Dr Randeep Guleria answers
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid Vaccine: Is it time to vaccinate children under 12-years of age? Dr Randeep Guleria answers

India TV News  

Covid Vaccine: Is it time to vaccinate children under 12-years of age? Dr Randeep Guleria answers Ex-director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, Dr. Randeep Guleria throws some light on what needs to be our action plan as concerns over coronavirus again take the spotlight. Speaking on the same to India TV, ex-director of the All …

Covid-19: Serum Institute seeks drug regulator's approval for market authorisation of Covovax as booster dose
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: Serum Institute seeks drug regulator's approval for market authorisation of Covovax as booster dose

India TV News  

Covid-19: Serum Institute seeks drug regulator's approval for market authorisation of Covovax as booster dose Covid-19: Earlier on October 17, Prakash Kumar Singh, director of government and regulatory affairs at SII, submitted a market authorization application to the Drug Controller General of India for the heterologous booster dose of Covovax. Covid-19: As the threat of coronavirus is far from over, …

FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5
2 years, 3 months ago

FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5

Associated Press  

U.S. regulators on Thursday cleared doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than age 5. “Vaccination is the best way we know to help prevent the serious outcomes of COVID-19, such as hospitalization and death,” Dr. Peter Marks, FDA’s vaccine chief, told The Associated Press. The FDA decided that: --Children under age 6 who’ve already gotten two original …

FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5
2 years, 3 months ago

FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5

LA Times  

Nora Burlingame, 3, is held by her mother, Dina Burlingame, as she celebrates with nurse Luann Majeed after getting a dose of COVID-19 vaccine in June. U.S. regulators on Thursday cleared doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than 5. The FDA decided that: • Children under age 6 who’ve already gotten two original doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 …

Pfizer asks FDA to clear updated COVID shot for kids under 5
2 years, 3 months ago

Pfizer asks FDA to clear updated COVID shot for kids under 5

LA Times  

A nurse in Seattle gives a dose of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine shot to a 20-month-old child in June. Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize its updated COVID-19 vaccine for the initial series of shots for children under age 5. Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize its updated COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5 — not as …

COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising in infants under 6 months, CDC director says
2 years, 4 months 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 …

EMA gives positive advice over Covid-19 vaccines for children from 6 months
2 years, 5 months ago

EMA gives positive advice over Covid-19 vaccines for children from 6 months

NL Times  

The European Medicines Agency advised the European Commission to approve the Covid-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna for use in children from six months old. Currently, Pfizer's vaccine is only allowed for children once they reach five years of age, and the Moderna vaccine can be given to children as young as six years old. Children from six months …

Pfizer COVID vaccine 73% effective in children aged between 6 months and 4 years
2 years, 7 months ago

Pfizer COVID vaccine 73% effective in children aged between 6 months and 4 years

Live Mint  

Pfizer said that its COVID vaccine is 73.2% effective in the age group of 6 months to 4 years. The updated data released on Tuesday showed 13 children had COVID-19, at least seven days after receiving a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, compared with 21 cases in those who received a placebo. The companies also said they were …

Pfizer’s COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5
2 years, 7 months ago

Pfizer’s COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5

LA Times  

New data from Pfizer and BioNTech show their COVID-19 vaccine was 73% effective at protecting children younger than 5 as Omicron spread in the spring. Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was 73% effective in protecting children younger than 5 as Omicron spread in the spring, the company announced Tuesday. Health authorities authorized the smaller vaccine doses made by Pfizer and its partner …

COVID-19: Corbevax to be given as boosters at vaccination centres from today
2 years, 7 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 …

Corbevax Likely to be Available As Covid Booster Dose at Vaccination Centres from Friday
2 years, 7 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 …

Biological E Limited delivers 10 crore doses of Corbevax to Centre
2 years, 7 months ago

Biological E Limited delivers 10 crore doses of Corbevax to Centre

Firstpost  

Corbevax is expected to be available as a booster dose on the CoWIN App in public and private vaccination centres from 12 August Hyderabad: Biological E. Ltd on Thursday said it has delivered 10 crore doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, Corbevax to the Centre so far. In a release, the city-based vaccine maker said, Biological E. Limited has delivered 10 …

Corbevax as Covid booster for adults from August 12. Check details
2 years, 7 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 …

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield
2 years, 7 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 …

Corbevax approved as booster for those jabbed with Covishield, Covaxin: Report
2 years, 7 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 …

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield
2 years, 7 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 …

In A First, Biological E's Corbevax Approved As Covid Booster for Covishield, Covaxin Recipients
2 years, 7 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 …

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield
2 years, 7 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 …

Govt Nod for Corbevax as Booster for Adults Vaccinated with Covishield, Covaxin Soon
2 years, 7 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 …

Adults may get different vaccine as booster shot instead of Covishield, Covaxin
2 years, 7 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 …

Long Covid Among Kids: Numbers May Not Be Too High, But It’s a Big Risk to Ignore Its Threats
2 years, 8 months ago

Long Covid Among Kids: Numbers May Not Be Too High, But It’s a Big Risk to Ignore Its Threats

News 18  

Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, it has been clear that children are less severely affected by Sars-CoV-2 than adults. Recent studies have shown that long Covid is prevalent in children infected with Sars-CoV-2. India started its vaccination campaign for kids above 12 in January 2022, but we need to drastically increase this coverage to protect children from long Covid. In …

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre
2 years, 8 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 …

Children up to four years old were just as likely to die from the flu as Covid at the end of 2021
2 years, 8 months ago

Children up to four years old were just as likely to die from the flu as Covid at the end of 2021

Daily Mail  

Children up to four years old were just as likely to die from flu or a stroke as COVID-19 during the final months of 2021 — the start of the Omicron wave, a DailyMail.com analysis of official statistics has revealed. Data showed that despite the surge in infections at the time, fatalities caused by Covid remained minimal among American children …

COVID-19 vaccine Moderna is provisionally approved for kids under 5. This is what we know
2 years, 8 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 …

’Only 10% got Covid-19 booster dose’: CM Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal to Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

’Only 10% got Covid-19 booster dose’: CM Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal to Delhi

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday appealed to the people to get their Covid-19 precaution doses while highlighting that only around 10% people have done it so far. A total of 1.81 crore have been given first dose and 1.53 crore have received both doses, the Delhi chief minister said while emphasising that Delhi has capacity to administer one …

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination nears 200 crore
2 years, 8 months ago

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination nears 200 crore

India Today  

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country neared the 200-crore mark on Saturday, the Union health ministry said. Over 14.94 lakh precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were given to people in the 18-59 age group till 10 pm, with the majority administered for free under the government's special 75-day drive 'COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav'. The next phase of …

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of Covid vaccines administered to beneficiaries in 18-59 age group
2 years, 8 months ago

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of Covid vaccines administered to beneficiaries in 18-59 age group

India TV News  

Over 13.3 lakh precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered to beneficiaries in the age group of 18-59 years till 10 pm on Friday, with a majority of those being free under a special 75-day drive launched by the government. The "COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav" to provide free precaution doses of the vaccines to everyone aged 18 years and above …

Centre Has Not Got Scientific Advice on Vaccines for Children Aged Below 12: Union Minister
2 years, 8 months ago

Centre Has Not Got Scientific Advice on Vaccines for Children Aged Below 12: Union Minister

News 18  

Union Minister for Health, Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said the government has not received any advice from the scientific community on vaccines for children below 12 years of age. About the availability of vaccines, Mandaviya said six companies in the country make vaccines and their manufacturing capacity is around 20 crore doses monthly; they include Corbavax, mRNA …

COVID-19: US FDA authorises Novavax vaccine for emergency use in adults
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: US FDA authorises Novavax vaccine for emergency use in adults

India TV News  

Highlights US regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option from Novavax vaccine Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday cleared Novavax shots for adults in US Novavax makes more traditional type of shot than three other COVID vaccines available for use in US COVID-19 news : The US is getting another COVID-19 vaccine choice as the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday …

Free COVID-19 booster shots for all adults for 75 days from July 15 at government centres
2 years, 8 months ago

Free COVID-19 booster shots for all adults for 75 days from July 15 at government centres

The Hindu  

As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, free precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be available for all citizens above 18 years of age at government vaccination centres from July 15 for 75 days, Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, announced on July 13, following a meeting of the Union Cabinet. India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination …

COVID-19 vaccine: Ashok Gehlot asks Centre to make 'precautionary dose' free amid rising coronavirus cases
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine: Ashok Gehlot asks Centre to make 'precautionary dose' free amid rising coronavirus cases

India TV News  

Highlights Rajasthan CM urged Centre to provide precautionary dose free of cost to people aged 18-45 years Corona infection cases have increased across the country in the last few days, said CM Ashok Gehlot India on Apr 10 began administering precaution doses of COVID vaccines to all aged above 18 years COVID-19 vaccine news : Amid a rise in coronavirus …

NTAGI Panel Recommends Use of Covid Vaccines Corbevax, Covaxin for Kids Aged 5-12 Years
2 years, 8 months ago

NTAGI Panel Recommends Use of Covid Vaccines Corbevax, Covaxin for Kids Aged 5-12 Years

News 18  

The NTAGI's Standing Technical Sub-Committee approved the use of COVID-19 vaccines Corbevax and Covaxin for children aged between five and 12 years, official sources said on Friday. Data of Biological E's Corbevax and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for children aged between five and 12 years were reviewed in the STSC meeting held on June 16 and members decided that the vaccines …

Corbevax, Covaxin vacines get nod for use among 5-12 years olds; details here
2 years, 8 months ago

Corbevax, Covaxin vacines get nod for use among 5-12 years olds; details here

Live Mint  

Biological E's Corbevax and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin on July 8 received the nod from the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation's Standing Technical Sub-Committee for use among children aged between 5-12 years. The Drugs Controller General of India granted emergency use authorisation to the Biological E's Corbevax for 5-12 year old and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for minors belonging to the …

Just 300,000 children under five years old - less than 1.6% - have got their first Covid jab
2 years, 8 months ago

Just 300,000 children under five years old - less than 1.6% - have got their first Covid jab

Daily Mail  

Barely one in 70 children under five years old have got their first dose of the Covid vaccine despite it being approved last month. But three weeks into the drive a senior White House source told CNN that only 300,000 children have been brought forward for the jab, less than 1.6 percent of the 19million-odd who are eligible. Children aged …

Focus on boosters, inoculating 12-18 yr olds before vaccines for below 12: Advisory panel to govt | Exclusive
2 years, 8 months ago

Focus on boosters, inoculating 12-18 yr olds before vaccines for below 12: Advisory panel to govt | Exclusive

India Today  

Consider this: the Lancet Infectious Disease has said that Covid vaccines saved an estimated 20 million lives a year. Speaking to India Today, the developers of Corbevax, said that the vaccine was extremely safe and generated significant immune response also making a pitch for a quicker roll out amongst younger kids. Corbevax vaccination provides significant protection against symptomatic infection and …

Serum Institute gets govt nod to export 32.4 lakh doses of Covovax vaccine to US
2 years, 8 months ago

Serum Institute gets govt nod to export 32.4 lakh doses of Covovax vaccine to US

India Today  

The government has allowed Serum Institute of India to supply 32.4 lakh doses of its Covid-19 jab Covovax under the brand name Nuvaxovid to the US, which will be the first vaccine to be exported to the country by any Indian manufacturer, official sources said on Friday. "It is a matter of pride for us and our country that, in …

Serum Institute’s Covovax approved by DCGI for children aged 7 to 12 years
2 years, 9 months ago

Serum Institute’s Covovax approved by DCGI for children aged 7 to 12 years

Live Mint  

The Serum Institute Of India's Covid-19 vaccine Covovax has been approved on Tuesday by the Drugs Controller General of India for children between the age group of 7 and 12 years. The DCGI's nod for restricted emergency use in children came after the subject expert committee on Covid-19 of the CSDCO last week recommended granting emergency use authorisation to Covovax …

Coronavirus Today: It’s everywhere
2 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Today: It’s everywhere

LA Times  

I’m Karen Kaplan, and it’s Tuesday, June 28. The World Health Organization’s latest weekly update notes that “the rise in prevalence of BA.4 and BA.5 has coincided with a rise in cases” in several regions, and, in some countries, that increase “has also led to a surge in hospitalizations and ICU admissions.” Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, an epidemiologist and infectious-diseases expert …

Allowing Corbevax as booster for those vaccinated with Coivishield, Covaxin likely to be considered by NTAGI
2 years, 9 months ago

Allowing Corbevax as booster for those vaccinated with Coivishield, Covaxin likely to be considered by NTAGI

The Hindu  

Allowing Biological E’s Corbevax as a booster for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with either Covishield or Covaxin is likely to be considered by the NTAGI, which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, sources said. “The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation will discuss allowing Corbevax, which has been cleared by the DCGI, as a booster for those fully vaccinated …

Govt Panel Recommends Emergency Approval for SII's Covovax for 7-11 Year Olds
2 years, 9 months ago

Govt Panel Recommends Emergency Approval for SII's Covovax for 7-11 Year Olds

News 18  

An expert panel of India's central drug authority on Friday recommended granting emergency use authorisation to Serum Institute's Covovax for children aged 7 to 11 years, official sources said. "The Subject Expert Committee on Covid-19 of the CDSCO deliberated on the EUA application of SII and recommended granting emergency use authorisation for Covovax for children aged 7 to 11 years," …

Over 42 lakh deaths in India prevented by COVID-19 vaccines in 2021: Lancet study
2 years, 9 months ago

Over 42 lakh deaths in India prevented by COVID-19 vaccines in 2021: Lancet study

The Hindu  

COVID-19 vaccines prevented over 42 lakh potential deaths in India in 2021, said a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, which based its findings on estimates of "excess" mortalities in the country during the pandemic. In the first year of the vaccination programme, 19.8 million out of a potential 31.4 million COVID-19 deaths were prevented worldwide, according to …

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