Technical guideline for the inoculation of COVID-19 vaccines
3 years, 8 months ago

Technical guideline for the inoculation of COVID-19 vaccines

China Daily  

A medical worker prepares a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a temporary inoculation site in Beijing, Jan 14, 2021. For those who have received two doses of inactivated vaccines within 14 days, one dose of follow-up inactivated vaccine should be given within three weeks of the second dose. For those who have received two doses of inactivated vaccines within 14-21 days, there is no need for more doses. Simultaneous inoculation with other vaccines It is not recommended to take the COVID-19 vaccine with other vaccines at the same time.

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Updated COVID shots are coming. They’re part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses
1 year, 3 months ago

Updated COVID shots are coming. They’re part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Updated COVID-19 vaccines are coming soon, just in time to pair them with flu shots. Doctors hope enough people get vaccinated to help avert another “tripledemic” like last year when hospitals were overwhelmed with an early flu season, an onslaught of RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, and yet another winter coronavirus surge. Similar to how flu shots are …

COVID-19: 3 lakh doses of intranasal vaccine iNCOVACC sent to hospitals, says Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella
1 year, 10 months ago

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

India TV News  

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

Govt Wants You to Get Booster as China Covid Rises. Why It's Important & How to Get 3rd Vaccine Shot
2 years ago

Govt Wants You to Get Booster as China Covid Rises. Why It's Important & How to Get 3rd Vaccine Shot

News 18  

Ever since India began providing booster vaccination shots, the numbers have remained lower compared to the people who have taken their necessitated two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. News18 explains: A Third Dose When it comes to getting vaccinated against a disease like COVID-19, booster shots can be a standard part of the procedure. Or for a disease like tetanus, …

Gap between 2nd COVID-19 jab and precaution dose reduced to six months
2 years, 5 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 …

Government reduces gap between second COVID-19 dose and booster shot from 9 to 6 months
2 years, 5 months ago

Government reduces gap between second COVID-19 dose and booster shot from 9 to 6 months

Firstpost  

The decision to reduce the gap between the two doses were taken by the government’s advisory body on vaccination NTAGI New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday, reduced the gap between the second COVID vaccine dose and precautionary dose to six month from the existing nine months. “In view of the evolving scientific evidence and global …

For those travelling abroad, booster dose can be given 90 days after second dose: Centre
2 years, 7 months ago

For those travelling abroad, booster dose can be given 90 days after second dose: Centre

India Today  

For those travelling overseas, the precaution dose of the Covid-19 vaccine can now be administered 90 days after the date of administration of the second dose, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced on Friday. They can take the precaution dose less than nine months after they took their second dose, but the minimum interval between the second …

Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine, Booster Dose Reduced To 3 Months For Those Travelling Abroad
2 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

Serum Covovax approved as Covid vaccine for children in the age group of 12 to 17
2 years, 7 months ago

Serum Covovax approved as Covid vaccine for children in the age group of 12 to 17

Op India  

National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, on Friday 29th April 2022, approved Serum Institute’s anti-COVID-19 vaccine, Covovax, for children in the age group of 12 to 17 years. On 17th December 2021, the World Health Organisation approved the emergency use of Serum Institute of India’s Covovax, a vaccine developed by the Serum Institute of India in partnership with the US-based …

Gap Between 2nd Dose of Covid Jab, Precaution Dose to Be Reduced to 6 Months Soon
2 years, 7 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 …

Reduce Time Gap for Covid Vaccine Booster Dose to Six Months: Serum Institute to Govt
2 years, 8 months ago

Reduce Time Gap for Covid Vaccine Booster Dose to Six Months: Serum Institute to Govt

News 18  

Vaccine major Serum Institute of India has appealed to the government to reduce the gap between the second and booster dose to six months from nine months at present to safeguard people against emerging COVID variants, according to its CEO Adar Poonawalla. We have appealed to the government and the experts, who are having discussions regarding the matter, to reduce …

Over 9,500 precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccine given on first day, says Centre
2 years, 8 months ago

Over 9,500 precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccine given on first day, says Centre

Firstpost  

India began administering the third dose of the coronavirus vaccine to all aged above 18 years at private vaccination centres on Sunday New Delhi: A total of 9,674 precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the 18-59 years age-group on the first day on Sunday taking the cumulative doses given in the country to 185.74 crore, the Union Health …

COVID precautionary dose for 18+ available at private vaccination centres from today. Details
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID precautionary dose for 18+ available at private vaccination centres from today. Details

India TV News  

Highlights The precaution dose will be of the same vaccine as the first and the second dose as of now The final guidelines on the precaution dose for people above 18 will soon be issued soon So far, about 96% of those above the age of 15 years in the country have received at least one dose Precaution dose of …

Paid Covid-19 booster vaccine for all adults at private centres
2 years, 8 months ago

Paid Covid-19 booster vaccine for all adults at private centres

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: In a major move, the Centre has allowed booster doses or what it calls precautionary doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for everyone above 18 years of age at private healthcare centres from April 10. Last June, the Centre had capped the administration charges for private vaccination centres at Rs 150 per dose. Covishield costs Rs 600 per dose …

Adding extra layer of safety, says Mansukh Mandaviya on extension of precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all above 18
2 years, 8 months ago

Adding extra layer of safety, says Mansukh Mandaviya on extension of precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all above 18

Firstpost  

Central Government on Friday announced that precaution dose will now be available to all above 18 years of age from 10 April at private vaccination centers New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has termed the extension of the COVID-19 vaccination drive of precaution dose to all above 18 years of age as an “extra layer of safety”. The Central …

Covid booster dose for 18+ to be available from April 10 at private vaccination centres
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid booster dose for 18+ to be available from April 10 at private vaccination centres

India TV News  

Highlights Covid precaution doses will now be available to 18+ population group from April 10 The ongoing free vaccination programme would continue: Centre About 96% of all 15+ population have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose The Centre on Friday said that Covid precaution doses will now be available to 18 plus population group from April 10 at private …

COVID-19: India crosses 185 crore vaccination coverage milestone
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India crosses 185 crore vaccination coverage milestone

Firstpost  

A total of 99,04,28,218 doses of first dose and 83,60,22,063 second doses have been administered so far, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 185 crore vaccination doses mark on Tuesday after the inoculation of 13 lakh doses in the last 24 hours, as per the provisional reports till 7 …

International flights to resume tomorrow; govt considers COVID-19 booster dose for Indians travelling overseas
2 years, 8 months ago

International flights to resume tomorrow; govt considers COVID-19 booster dose for Indians travelling overseas

Firstpost  

With the restoration of normalcy, security personnel at airports are allowed to resume pat-down search of passengers, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation The scheduled international passenger flights are all set to resume from Sunday, after more than two years of COVID-19 infused ban on air travel. According to a report in Hindustan Times, “The Centre has announced several …

Govt Considering Covid Vaccine Booster Dose for Those Travelling Overseas for Edu, Jobs, Official & Biz Work
2 years, 8 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 …

Centre mulls COVID booster shot for all above 18 years as infections surge in parts of the world
2 years, 9 months ago

Centre mulls COVID booster shot for all above 18 years as infections surge in parts of the world

Firstpost  

Currently, healthcare and frontline workers and those above 60 years are being administered the precaution doses of COVID vaccine New Delhi: The Centre is considering a COVID vaccine booster shot for all those above 18 years in view of a surge in coronavirus infections in parts of the world and also to ease difficulties faced during international travel, sources said …

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 …

2nd Covishield Dose Can Now Be Taken Between 8-16 Weeks After 1st Dose, No Word on Covaxin Yet
2 years, 9 months 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
2 years, 9 months 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 …

COVID-19: Over 3 lakh doses of Corbevax vaccine given to children aged 12-14 years on day 1
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Over 3 lakh doses of Corbevax vaccine given to children aged 12-14 years on day 1

Firstpost  

The vaccination against COVID-19 in this age group started on Wednesday with Biological E’s intramuscular vaccine, two doses of which are to be administered 28 days apart New Delhi: Over 3 lakh children between 12 and 14 years have received their first shot of Covid vaccine taking the total doses administered in the country to over 180.80 crore, according to …

India begins COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 12-14 years, booster for all above 60 from today; All you need to know
2 years, 9 months ago

India begins COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 12-14 years, booster for all above 60 from today; All you need to know

Firstpost  

The Centre has released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 12-14 years. Two doses of Biological E’s intramuscular vaccine Corbevax would be administered at an interval of 28 days Expanding India’s universal COVID-19 vaccination drive, health ministry has announced vaccination program for children aged 12-14 years and precautionary dose for everyone above the age of 60, removing the co-morbidity …

Centre releases guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination for kids between 12 to 14 years; Corbevax vaccine to be used
2 years, 9 months ago

Centre releases guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination for kids between 12 to 14 years; Corbevax vaccine to be used

Firstpost  

Two doses of Biological E’s intramuscular vaccine Corbevax would be administered to the beneficiaries in the 12-14 years age group at an interval of 28 days, the guidelines said. The Centre on Tuesday released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 12-14 years that will begin from 16 March and said only Corbevax vaccine would be used for the beneficiaries …

Govt Releases Guidelines for Covid Vaccination of Children in 12-14 Years Age Group
2 years, 9 months ago

Govt Releases Guidelines for Covid Vaccination of Children in 12-14 Years Age Group

News 18  

The Centre on Tuesday released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 12-14 years that will begin from March 16 and said only Corbevax vaccine would be used for the beneficiaries of this age group. Two doses of Biological E’s intramuscular vaccine Corbevax would be administered to the beneficiaries in the 12-14 years age group at an interval of 28 …

Decision on mixing and matching of booster dose of Covid vaccines will be based on science: Govt
2 years, 9 months ago

Decision on mixing and matching of booster dose of Covid vaccines will be based on science: Govt

India Today  

The government on Thursday said that any decision on the mixing and matching of booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines will be taken based on science. Addressing a press conference here, NITI Aayog Member V K Paul said studies are going on regarding the mixing and matching of booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines and they are being "constantly reviewed". READ | …

Three doses of Pfizer Covid vaccine better than two: Study
2 years, 10 months ago

Three doses of Pfizer Covid vaccine better than two: Study

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: A third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine conferred higher effectiveness against infection and hospitalisation than two doses of the preventive after one month, a study has found. "When we looked at the effectiveness of the two doses of Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine versus three doses, we see a benefit with three doses that exceeds that achieved with two doses alone," …

SII asks Centre to reduce gap between second and precaution COVID-19 dose; what is the global mandate for booster shot
2 years, 10 months ago

SII asks Centre to reduce gap between second and precaution COVID-19 dose; what is the global mandate for booster shot

Firstpost  

The current gap between the two doses is nine months. The Centre had revised the guidelines for officials on election duty who can now be vaccinated 90 days after their second dose The maker of Covishield vaccine, Serum Institute of India, has asked the government to reduce the gap between the second vaccine dose and the third precautionary dose, or …

COVID-19 vaccination, including booster shots, to be delayed by 3 months post-recovery: Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 vaccination, including booster shots, to be delayed by 3 months post-recovery: Centre

Firstpost  

India has so far administered more than 161 crore vaccine doses including 74 lakh precaution jabs, says government The Union Health Ministry has issued new guidelines stating that if any beneficiary tests COVID-19 positive, then all vaccination plus precaution dose must be delayed by three months after recovery. “In case of individuals having lab test proven SARS-2 Covid-19 illness, all …

Covid Precaution Doses and Vaccination to Be Delayed by 3 Months Post Recovery, Says Centre in Letter to States
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid Precaution Doses and Vaccination to Be Delayed by 3 Months Post Recovery, Says Centre in Letter to States

News 18  

The Centre Friday said that Covid vaccination, including precaution doses, for individuals having lab test proven coronavirus infection will be deferred by three months after recovery. In a letter to all states and union territories, Union Health Ministry Additional Secretary Vikas Sheel said that requests have been received from various quarters for guidance in regard to the administration of precaution …

2 Vaccine Doses, Previous Infection May Protect Against Covid for a Year: Study
2 years, 11 months ago

2 Vaccine Doses, Previous Infection May Protect Against Covid for a Year: Study

News 18  

Many wonder how much of an impact the vaccine has had on the Covid-19. According to new research, a person who has previously had Covid and has had two doses of the vaccine, will have 90 percent protection against the virus for an additional year. According to the research, the best strategy to guard against future Covid infection is to …

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 …

India begins new vaccine phase in COVID-19 fight, ‘precautionary doses’ for frontline workers and seniors from today: All you need to know
2 years, 11 months ago

India begins new vaccine phase in COVID-19 fight, ‘precautionary doses’ for frontline workers and seniors from today: All you need to know

Firstpost  

An estimated 1.05 crore healthcare and 1.9 crore frontline workers, and 2.75 crore co-morbid people in the 60-plus age group would be administered the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine The country will begin a new phase in its fight against coronavirus, as it will start administering a third COVID-19 precautionary dose to healthcare and frontline workers, and those over …

Health staff, senior citizens to get 3rd dose of vaccine from today
2 years, 11 months ago

Health staff, senior citizens to get 3rd dose of vaccine from today

Hindustan Times  

High-risk heath and front line workers, and senior citizens with co-morbidities can from today walk into any vaccination centre for inoculation with a third precautionary dose, provided the second dose was taken nine months ago. “The walk-in option is always there.” “The eligible beneficiaries need not register again on the CoWIN platform for their third dose,” the official said, requesting …

New Registration Not Needed For Precautionary Covid-19 Vaccine Dose: Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

New Registration Not Needed For Precautionary Covid-19 Vaccine Dose: Centre

ABP News  

New Delhi: The precautionary Covid-19 vaccination dose or Booster dose for health and frontline workers and senior citizens above 60 years of age with comorbidities will start from January 10. The eligible population who already received their two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and eligible for the booster dose will not be required to undergo new registration, said the Union …

Andhra Pradesh tops list of first Covid vaccine dose for 15-17 years: Govt
2 years, 11 months ago

Andhra Pradesh tops list of first Covid vaccine dose for 15-17 years: Govt

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh tops the list with 39.8 per cent of the target population in the age group of 15-17 years being administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the first two days since the inoculation drive began for this category of beneficiaries in the country. The southern state is followed by Himachal Pradesh, which has jabbed 37 …

No medical certificate required for 'precautionary' vaccine dose for 60+: Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

No medical certificate required for 'precautionary' vaccine dose for 60+: Centre

India Today  

People above 60 years of age with comorbidities do not need to upload or provide a medical certificate for eligibility for the "precautionary dose" of Covid-19 vaccine, the Centre said on Tuesday. In the meeting, it was decided that those above 60 years of age can avail "precautionary" dose without a certificate from the doctor. "All persons aged 60 years …

'Precautionary dose' only applicable after 9 months of 2nd COVID-19 dose, says CoWIN chief
2 years, 11 months ago

'Precautionary dose' only applicable after 9 months of 2nd COVID-19 dose, says CoWIN chief

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Healthcare workers and those above the age of 60 and suffering from co-morbidities will be applicable for the ‘precautionary dose’ of coronavirus vaccines from next month only after 9 months of receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to Dr. R S Sharma, Chief Executive officer at National Health Authority. Dr Sharma, who also heads the …

Only Covaxin for 15-18 year-olds, booster shots 9 months after second dose | Govt guidelines
2 years, 11 months ago

Only Covaxin for 15-18 year-olds, booster shots 9 months after second dose | Govt guidelines

India Today  

The government released official guidelines on Covid-19 vaccination for 15 to 18-year-olds as well as 'precaution doses' for frontline workers and people above the age of 60 years with co-morbidities on Monday. Over the weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that children in the 15-18 age group would begin receiving Covid-19 vaccines from January 3 onwards and booster shots …

Gap between 2nd Covid vaccine shot and precaution dose likely to be 9-12 months, say sources
2 years, 11 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 …

Gap between 2nd Covid vaccine shot and 'precaution dose' likely to be 9-12 months: Report
2 years, 11 months ago

Gap between 2nd Covid vaccine shot and 'precaution dose' likely to be 9-12 months: Report

India Today  

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 sources said on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a televised address to the nation on Saturday night, announced that vaccination against COVID-19 for children between 15-18 years will start from …

Covid-19 booster: the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ is changing to three doses
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 booster: the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ is changing to three doses

CNN  

This is the weekly edition of CNN’s coronavirus newsletter. Waning vaccine immunity and rising infections due to the Delta variant has prompted wealthy nations to reconsider the definition of “fully vaccinated” – which usually means two Covid-19 jabs. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet Friday to discuss expanding booster eligibility for …

Q&A: COVID-19 vaccine shots for children
3 years, 1 month ago

Q&A: COVID-19 vaccine shots for children

China Daily  

Are COVID-19 vaccine shots free for children? How many doses of COVID-19 vaccine shots should children get? Children between 3 to 11 years old should get two doses of COVID-19 vaccine shots. Children between 3 to 11 years old can receive a second COVID-19 vaccine shot three weeks after completing the first one. Can COVID-19 vaccine shots be inoculated with …

Q&A: COVID-19 vaccine shots for children
3 years, 1 month ago

Q&A: COVID-19 vaccine shots for children

China Daily  

Are COVID-19 vaccine shots free for children? How many doses of COVID-19 vaccine shots should children get? Children between 3 to 11 years old should get two doses of COVID-19 vaccine shots. Children between 3 to 11 years old can receive a second COVID-19 vaccine shot three weeks after completing the first one. Can COVID-19 vaccine shots be inoculated with …

Second dose of Covid vaccine overdue for 75,526 people in Chandigarh
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Q&A: COVID-19 booster shots
3 years, 1 month ago

Q&A: COVID-19 booster shots

China Daily  

Can I get a COVID-19 booster shot? COVID-19 booster shots are prioritized for four groups of people who have completed vaccination. Which areas in China have already started offering COVID-19 booster shots? According to incomplete statistics, inoculation campaigns of COVID-19 booster shots have started in 19 provincial-level regions. The annual production capacity has exceeded 8 billion doses, which is more …

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