UK Begins COVID Vaccination; 90-Yr-Old Gets First Pfizer Shot
4 years, 1 month ago

UK Begins COVID Vaccination; 90-Yr-Old Gets First Pfizer Shot

The Quint  

The mass vaccination programme is aimed at protecting the elderly and allowing life to return to normal amid the worldwide pandemic that has lasted for a year now. The first batch will be given to those aged over 80, NHS hospital staff and patients, and some care workers, even though groups may overlap. The BBC report mentions the following groups which are expected to receive the vaccine : Residents in a care home for older adults, and their carers Those aged 80 and above, frontline health and social workers People aged 75 and over Aged 70 and above, and those who are clinically extremely vulnerable Aged 65 and above People aged 16-64 with underlying health conditions While care home residents were initially on top of the list, they may not be getting the first vaccination because the hospital hubs that have been chosen already have the required storage facilities. However, the necessary arrangements to vaccinate this group are being made, the government has said.

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People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, US science panel recommends
2 months, 2 weeks ago

People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, US science panel recommends

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If the recommendation is accepted by the Centers for …

Covid vaccine: How to book a jab and who is eligible?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Health officials sound alarm over drop in flu vaccine uptake
3 months, 1 week ago

Health officials sound alarm over drop in flu vaccine uptake

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 Health officials have raised the alarm over a drop in flu …

'Defences tend to fade over time': US health agency recommends older to get another COVID shot this spring
10 months, 1 week ago

'Defences tend to fade over time': US health agency recommends older to get another COVID shot this spring

India TV News  

Washington: Older US adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they got a booster in the fall, an influential government advisory panel said on Wednesday. The panel voted 11-1 to say Americans 65 and older should get another dose of the updated vaccine that became available in September — if at least four months have …

New COVID-19 vaccines available in Australia: Millions urged to get a booster as cases rise
1 year ago

New COVID-19 vaccines available in Australia: Millions urged to get a booster as cases rise

Daily Mail  

New COVID-19 vaccines targeting the current Omicron variant of the virus are available in community pharmacies throughout Australia. Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President Trent Twomey says the new vaccine available on Monday is targeted at the strain of the virus which is currently circulating among the population. 'With COVID-19 cases on the rise, it is important anyone who is …

Flu and Covid-19 hospital admissions in England remain lower than last year
1 year, 1 month ago

Flu and Covid-19 hospital admissions in England remain lower than last year

The Independent  

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COVID returns? Hospitalisation hits record high in THIS country | DEETS INSIDE
1 year, 2 months ago

COVID returns? Hospitalisation hits record high in THIS country | DEETS INSIDE

India TV News  

As winter approaches, health authorities in the United Kingdom have issued a warning for its citizens to prepare for another wave of COVID-19. UK Health Security Agency has claimed that the cases will 'further increase' as the season progresses, along with other 'winter respiratory viruses like flu'. As we enter the colder months and people begin to mix more indoors, …

Covid vaccine: Over-65s urged to get booster jabs as hospital cases rise
1 year, 3 months ago

Covid vaccine: Over-65s urged to get booster jabs as hospital cases rise

The Independent  

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Flu jab delay will cause ‘chaos’ and put vulnerable people at risk ahead of difficult winter, GPs warn
1 year, 5 months ago

Flu jab delay will cause ‘chaos’ and put vulnerable people at risk ahead of difficult winter, GPs warn

The Independent  

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Health council urges Covid booster for over 60s, care workers
1 year, 6 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 …

England rolls out spring Covid-19 booster shots for vulnerable groups
1 year, 9 months ago

England rolls out spring Covid-19 booster shots for vulnerable groups

Firstpost  

The National Health Service said others eligible can book in on the UK’s National Booking Service or the NHS App from next Wednesday, with the first appointments available from April 17 London: Around five million people in England will be eligible for a spring Covid-19 booster vaccine, including over 75-year-olds, those with a weakened immune system, and care home residents, …

Warning of big change to Covid vaccines in UK
1 year, 11 months ago

Warning of big change to Covid vaccines in UK

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. The NHS in England said that until the universal programme ends, it will continue to …

Every care home in England visited by coronavirus and flu vaccine teams – NHS
2 years ago

Every care home in England visited by coronavirus and flu vaccine teams – NHS

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Care home residents are among those we prioritised at the start of this rollout …

Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for US seniors
2 years ago

Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for US seniors

Associated Press  

Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States, with older adults a growing share of U.S. deaths and less than half of nursing home residents up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations. These alarming signs portend a difficult winter for seniors, which worries 81-year-old nursing home resident Bartley O’Hara, who said he is “vaccinated up to the eyeballs” and …

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

No Covid restrictions needed yet, Health Min. says as vaccinations open to everyone 12+
2 years, 2 months ago

No Covid restrictions needed yet, Health Min. says as vaccinations open to everyone 12+

NL Times  

Companies and organizations don’t have to take measures against the coronavirus yet but are free to do so if they wish. People between the ages of 40 and 60 can make an appointment next week, and “in principle the week after,” everyone from 12 to 40 can do so, Kuipers said. But according to Kuipers, it is ‘not yet necessary …

It's flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots
2 years, 3 months ago

It's flu vaccine time and seniors need revved-up shots

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This year we know flu is back,” said influenza …

Dr Ranj Singh urges older people to get Covid and flu jabs as soon as possible
2 years, 3 months ago

Dr Ranj Singh urges older people to get Covid and flu jabs as soon as possible

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Television presenter Dr Ranj Singh has urged all older people …

New vaccines approved, booster campaign to start in September
2 years, 4 months ago

New vaccines approved, booster campaign to start in September

Dutch News  

The new Pfizer and Moderna booster vaccines have been given approval by the European Medicines Agency for over-12s, and another booster campaign is planned for the second half of September. Although the current vaccines protect against serious sickness, they have become less good at protecting against a coronavirus infection due to mutations in the virus, reports NOS. The EMA expects …

New vaccines approved, booster campaign to start in September
2 years, 4 months ago

New vaccines approved, booster campaign to start in September

Dutch News  

The new Pfizer and Moderna booster vaccines have been given approval by the European Medicines Agency for over-12s, and another booster campaign is planned for the second half of September. Although the current vaccines protect against serious sickness, they have become less good at protecting against a coronavirus infection due to mutations in the virus, reports NOS. The EMA expects …

New Covid vaccination round with improved vaccines set for the autumn
2 years, 5 months ago

New Covid vaccination round with improved vaccines set for the autumn

Dutch News  

Everyone over the age of 12 will soon be invited to make an appointment for another booster coronavirus vaccination, health minister Ernst Kuipers announced on Friday. The first invitations, focusing on people who would be more at risk if they caught coronavirus and medical staff who have direct contact with patients, will be sent out in mid September, Kuipers said. …

New Covid vaccination round with improved vaccines set for the autumn
2 years, 5 months ago

New Covid vaccination round with improved vaccines set for the autumn

Dutch News  

Everyone over the age of 12 will soon be invited to make an appointment for another booster coronavirus vaccination, health minister Ernst Kuipers announced on Friday. The first invitations, focusing on people who would be more at risk if they caught coronavirus and medical staff who have direct contact with patients, will be sent out in mid September, Kuipers said. …

CDC panel recommends US seniors get souped-up flu vaccines
2 years, 6 months ago

CDC panel recommends US seniors get souped-up flu vaccines

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines because regular shots don’t provide them enough protection, a federal advisory panel said Wednesday. The panel unanimously recommended certain flu vaccines that might offer more or longer protection for seniors, whose weakened immune systems don’t respond as well to traditional shots. “These influenza vaccines are better but …

US: FDA authorises COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
2 years, 6 months ago

US: FDA authorises COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden says jabs could be rolled out to that age group as early as next week, pending CDC approval. The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised two COVID-19 vaccines for children under five, opening the door to vaccinating millions of the country’s youngest children once the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees. US President Joe …

Covid Precaution Dose for 18+ Group from Today. Check Vaccine Price, Eligibility & How to Book A Slot
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid Precaution Dose for 18+ Group from Today. Check Vaccine Price, Eligibility & How to Book A Slot

News 18  

In a bid to offer stronger protection to people against the coronavirus, the Centre will on Sunday start giving the precaution dose of Covid-19 to all those aged above 18 years and have completed nine months after their second dose at private vaccination centers. The ministry, however, clarified that the free vaccination programs through government vaccination centers for first and …

Precautionary doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be available for all adults from 10 April, says Centre
2 years, 9 months ago

Precautionary doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be available for all adults from 10 April, says Centre

Firstpost  

The vaccination will begin on 10 April at private centres. On-going free vaccination programme through government vaccination centres for first and second dose as well as precaution dose to healthcare workers, frontline workers and 60+ population would continue and would be accelerated, the Centre said. About 96 percent of all 15+ population in the country have received at least one …

COVID-19 infection rates hit new high for England, says new study
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 infection rates hit new high for England, says new study

Firstpost  

According to the surveillance data of the study, the vast majority of the analysed positive samples were the Omicron BA.2 stealth variant, named due to the absence of certain genetic changes that can distinguish this variant easily from others London: Coronavirus infections in England climbed to a new record high with one in 16 or 6.37 per cent testing positive …

FAQs on COVID-19 vaccination for seniors
2 years, 9 months ago

FAQs on COVID-19 vaccination for seniors

China Daily  

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention answered frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination among the elderly to better explain the importance of seniors getting vaccinated and to enhance the inoculation coverage. Q: Some elderly people believe they do not need to get vaccinated because they live in remote areas, rarely go out or travel, and have a low …

Govt Considering Covid Vaccine Booster Dose for Those Travelling Overseas for Edu, Jobs, Official & Biz Work
2 years, 9 months ago

Govt Considering Covid Vaccine Booster Dose for Those Travelling Overseas for Edu, Jobs, Official & Biz Work

News 18  

The government may soon allow a precaution dose of Covid-19 vaccine for those seeking to travel abroad for education, employment, sports and for attending official or business commitments, official sources said on Saturday. The Union Health Ministry is also learnt to have received representations for allowing administration of precaution dose for those seeking to travel for employment opportunities, educational purpose …

Government mulls Covid booster shots for all above 18 years
2 years, 9 months ago

Government mulls Covid booster shots for all above 18 years

The Hindu  

The government is considering allowing booster dose of Covid vaccine for all those above 18 years in view of a surge in infections in parts of the world and ease difficulties faced during international travel, sources said on Monday. "The government is considering to allow booster dose of Covid vaccine to all those above 18 years in view of a …

Pfizer seeks authorisation for fourth COVID-19 vaccine jab for those above 65 years
2 years, 9 months ago

Pfizer seeks authorisation for fourth COVID-19 vaccine jab for those above 65 years

Firstpost  

The new application seeks to add a fourth shot only for the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic. Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked US regulators Tuesday to authorize an additional booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for seniors, saying data from Israel suggests older adults would benefit. With COVID-19 cases finally plummeting after the intense …

Pfizer asks U.S. to allow fourth COVID vaccine dose for seniors
2 years, 9 months ago

Pfizer asks U.S. to allow fourth COVID vaccine dose for seniors

LA Times  

Pfizer could add a fourth vaccine dose in an effort to provide maximum protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic. Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to authorize an additional booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for seniors, saying data from Israel suggest older adults would benefit. With COVID-19 cases finally …

Covid vaccination for children in 12-14 yrs group to begin this week
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid vaccination for children in 12-14 yrs group to begin this week

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre is likely to begin the Covid vaccination for children in the age group of 12 -14 years this week, while the co-morbidity clause for administering precaution doses to senior citizens would be removed, official sources said on Monday. The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization is learnt to have given its recommendation to begin vaccination of …

Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID-19, even in Omicron surge
2 years, 10 months ago

Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID-19, even in Omicron surge

LA Times  

A nurse holds a vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, right, alongside a vial for adults. Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine gave children 5 and older strong protection against hospitalization and death even during the Omicron surge, which hit youngsters especially hard, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday. But the CDC said data from multiple other states …

As Covid Third Wave Nears End, Government Deliberates on Boosters for All
2 years, 10 months ago

As Covid Third Wave Nears End, Government Deliberates on Boosters for All

News 18  

As the third wave of the Covid pandemic nears its end in India, top scientists in the government are deliberating over the need for vaccine boosters for all in this situation, sources told CNN-News18. India has seen a widespread outbreak of the fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus over the past few weeks and its data is being analysed by …

Government plans to scrap mandatory jab requirement in...
2 years, 11 months ago

Government plans to scrap mandatory jab requirement in...

Daily Mail  

The Government plans to scrap the requirement for health and social care workers in England to be vaccinated against coronavirus to continue in their roles following a consultation. The requirement for care home staff to have two doses came into force last November, with one charity accusing the Government of using the sector as “the trial run for the NHS”. …

UK expands Covid vaccines to at-risk 5 to 11-year-old kids
2 years, 11 months ago

UK expands Covid vaccines to at-risk 5 to 11-year-old kids

India Today  

The UK’s National Health Service on Sunday expanded its Covid-19 vaccination programme to cover vulnerable children aged five to 11 years. NHS England said nearly 500,000 eligible children in England are set to receive their first dose of a Covid vaccine in line with advice set out by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. “We know vaccines give significant …

Less than a third of people aged 18-25 have received a Covid booster
2 years, 11 months ago

Less than a third of people aged 18-25 have received a Covid booster

NL Times  

The vast majority of older residents who were eligible for a Covid-19 booster shot have now received it. About 93 percent were fully vaccinated with an initial series, and 84 percent also received the booster shot. The turnout among other elderly groups is also rising fairly evenly; the vast majority of people who have been fully vaccinated and who were …

Over 50 Lakh Healthcare, Frontline Workers Taken Precaution Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 50 Lakh Healthcare, Frontline Workers Taken Precaution Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine

News 18  

Over 50 lakh healthcare, frontline workers and citizens aged 60 years and above have been administered the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine since January 10, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. With the administration of nearly 80 lakh vaccine doses in a span of 24 hours, the cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 158.04 …

Buoyed by Response to Teen Vaccination, Govt Likely to Begin Covid-19 Jabs for 12-14 Age Group by March
2 years, 11 months ago

Buoyed by Response to Teen Vaccination, Govt Likely to Begin Covid-19 Jabs for 12-14 Age Group by March

News 18  

Expanding the ambit of children’s vaccination drive, the government is likely to begin inoculating 12-14-year-olds from February-end, Dr N K Arora, chairman of the Covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation said. So far, in the ongoing vaccination drive for adolescents, a total of 3.31 crore children in the age bracket of 15 to 17 years …

COVID-19 vaccinations for NSW children delayed or cancelled as Sydney clinics hit with delivery issues
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 vaccinations for NSW children delayed or cancelled as Sydney clinics hit with delivery issues

ABC  

Suzannah Nicholson's seven-year-old son, Angus, was due to get his first COVID-19 jab today at their local GP clinic in Glebe in Sydney's inner-west. Key points: Dr Danielle McMullen says vaccinations for 5-11-year-olds will not be completed before school starts Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says there are three million vaccines available for this age group In the 12-15-year age …

Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations rise to 818 as state reports 34,808 cases and two deaths
2 years, 11 months ago

Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations rise to 818 as state reports 34,808 cases and two deaths

ABC  

The Victorian government has announced a raft of changes to tackle the effects of the Omicron outbreak in the state. Key points: Changes including a mandate for a third vaccine dose for some workers will come into effect at 11:59pm Wednesday evening Indoor dancefloors at entertainment and hospitality venues will no longer be allowed, with weddings exempt Close contacts involved …

Hospitalisations surge for unvaccinated American children
3 years ago

Hospitalisations surge for unvaccinated American children

Al Jazeera  

Worrisome trend in children too young to be vaccinated underscores the need for older children and adults to get their shots to help protect those around them. The rate among children ages five to 17 is about one per 100,000, according to the CDC data, which is drawn from over 250 hospitals in 14 states. The trend among the very …

As Omicron moves in, Australia is facing a predictable tragedy in aged care
3 years ago

As Omicron moves in, Australia is facing a predictable tragedy in aged care

ABC  

Today, there are tens of thousands of elderly people sitting alone in their bedrooms in nursing homes — some with COVID, more being tested, others stuck there because of management's well-founded fears. The Aged Care Royal Commission set out comprehensive recommendations to avert such a disaster by increasing staff numbers and paying proper wages, ensuring up-to-date vaccinations and giving families …

Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as hospitalisations rise
3 years ago

Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as hospitalisations rise

ABC  

Victorians are being urged to book in their booster and child vaccinations as soon as possible, in a bid to suppress a wave of hospitalisations as Omicron infections surge to record levels. Key points: Around one in five COVID-19 PCR tests are now returning positive results There are 38,118 active cases of the virus and 718 people have died during …

Centre issues clarification on COVID-19 'precautionary doses' for those above 60 years; says no requirement for medical certificate
3 years ago

Centre issues clarification on COVID-19 'precautionary doses' for those above 60 years; says no requirement for medical certificate

Firstpost  

Senior citizens with co-morbidities, who have received two doses of the vaccine, will on doctor’s advice be provided with the precaution dose from 10 January People above the age of 60, who wish to avail of the ‘precautionary COVID-19 vaccine dose’, will not need to upload or provide a medical certificate for eligibility, the Centre clarified on Tuesday. The clarification …

Health ministry issues guidelines for vaccinating children, booster shots
3 years ago

Health ministry issues guidelines for vaccinating children, booster shots

Live Mint  

The Union health ministry on Monday issued guidelines for covid-19 vaccination of children between 15 and 18 years of age and precaution doses for healthcare workers, frontline workers and people who are 60 or older with comorbidities. The government said that keeping in view the recent global surge in covid cases, the detection of the Omicron variant, which has been …

India to Start Boosters for Elderly, Frontline Workers. How Are Other Countries Dealing With Omicron Rise?
3 years ago

India to Start Boosters for Elderly, Frontline Workers. How Are Other Countries Dealing With Omicron Rise?

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25 announced “precautionary shots” for the elderly and frontline workers from January 15 as Omicron spreads. Here’s a list of countries that have started booster doses: Israel Israel, having been the first country to roll out booster vaccine doses, will begin administering a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot to 150 staff on December 27 in …

Elderly Need Medical Certificates for Booster Shots, List Has 20 Categories of Comorbidities: RS Sharma
3 years ago

Elderly Need Medical Certificates for Booster Shots, List Has 20 Categories of Comorbidities: RS Sharma

News 18  

Elderly population eligible for Covid-19 booster shots, also known as ‘precautionary doses’, would require a medical certificate to take the dose, Dr RS Sharma, chief executive officer at National Health Authority who also heads the functioning of CoWIN platform, told News18.com. In a surprise address on Christmas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would start giving the third “precautionary …

Covid vaccination for children, booster doses: PM Modi’s big announcements
3 years ago

Covid vaccination for children, booster doses: PM Modi’s big announcements

Live Mint  

Amid Omicron surge in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation today, announced that India will start another vaccination programme to inoculate the children aged 15-18 years from January 3, 2022. Prime Minister said healthcare and frontline workers have made a huge contribution to keep the country safe in fight against Covid-19. The Prime Minister said the …

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