Coronavirus vaccine rollout begins in NT as frontline workers get first Pfizer shots
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus vaccine rollout begins in NT as frontline workers get first Pfizer shots

ABC  

The coronavirus vaccine rollout has begun in the Northern Territory, with at-risk frontline workers receiving their first doses of the Pfizer shot in Darwin. Key points: The NT Government estimates 800 frontline workers will be fully vaccinated in four weeks time Thousands of Territorians will receive their shots during the first stage of the rollout Health Minister Natasha Fyles is urging all Territorians to get vaccinated when they can "It was fine. The NT government says it expects 4,500 Territorians to be vaccinated during phase 1A of the vaccine rollout, which covers quarantine and border control workers, high-risk healthcare workers and disability and aged care residents and workers. Earlier today, thousands of frontline workers across Australia began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, which people require two doses of at least three weeks apart.

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Wondering If It's Too Late To Get A COVID Vaccine Before Thanksgiving? Read This.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wondering If It's Too Late To Get A COVID Vaccine Before Thanksgiving? Read This.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Thanksgiving week is here, and there’s a good chance your plans for the food-focused holiday are already in place. But if your plans to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine well before the holiday fell through, you may be wondering if it’s too late to get the shot before getting together with family and friends. Dr. David Wohl, …

Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
2 months ago

Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. “Why not get a vaccine that’s going to help you reduce that risk?” Who needs a fall COVID-19 or flu vaccination? In addition, the CDC is recommending that people 65 and older get a second COVID-19 shot six months after their fall …

New COVID-19 vaccines targeting JN.1 variant under review by Therapeutic Goods Administration
4 months ago

New COVID-19 vaccines targeting JN.1 variant under review by Therapeutic Goods Administration

ABC  

Australia's national drug regulator is evaluating the safety and efficacy of two new COVID-19 vaccines designed to provide better protection against new variants of the virus. While there is no longer much circulation of the original JN.1 variant in Australia, Professor Esterman said the new vaccines — targeting JN.1 — would likely still prove highly effective. While TGA approval isn't …

As COVID wave wallops California, new vaccines arrive this week. Will it be a turning point?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

As COVID wave wallops California, new vaccines arrive this week. Will it be a turning point?

LA Times  

New COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be available as soon as this week, a promising development amid California’s potent and enduring summer wave of the disease. “I have a tremendous empathy, having seen people struggle with long COVID in their 30s and 40s, people who you might think were otherwise low-risk,” Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA’s vaccine chief, said Friday. …

‘Still not over’: WHO cautions of COVID-19 threat ahead of summer holidays after US President Joe Biden tests positive
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US advisers recommend a fall vaccination campaign
6 months, 1 week ago

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US advisers recommend a fall vaccination campaign

The Independent  

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There’s a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?
8 months ago

There’s a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?

LA Times  

Passengers with and without face masks travel through at Los Angeles International Airport in January. Two new COVID-19 subvariants, collectively nicknamed FLiRT, are increasingly edging out the winter’s dominant strain ahead of a possible summer uptick in coronavirus infections. “It’s been quite a while since we’ve had a new dominant variant in the U.S.,” said Dr. David Bronstein, an infectious …

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 …

Where Southern Californians can find the new COVID-19 vaccine
1 year, 3 months ago

Where Southern Californians can find the new COVID-19 vaccine

LA Times  

Although shipments of the newest COVID-19 vaccines started arriving in Southern California pharmacies and clinics last week, Kaiser Permanente members will need to wait just a little longer to get their shot from the healthcare provider. But pharmacists at multiple CVS locations in Los Angeles said Wednesday that Kaiser members would not be able to get the shot at the …

When should I get vaccinated for COVID-19? Flu? RSV?
1 year, 3 months ago

When should I get vaccinated for COVID-19? Flu? RSV?

LA Times  

Pharmacist Aaron Sun administers a dose of the new COVID-19 vaccine to Jimmy Smagula at a CVS Pharmacy in Eagle Rock on Thursday. It’s really an updated vaccine,” said Dr. David Bronstein, pediatrician and infectious disease specialist with Kaiser Permanente Southern California, of the new COVID-19 vaccine. For people eligible and wanting to get all three vaccines this season, Bronstein …

New COVID-19 vaccinations are coming, CDC says. The shots will likely be available this week
1 year, 3 months ago

New COVID-19 vaccinations are coming, CDC says. The shots will likely be available this week

LA Times  

Allan Fernandez, 7, middle, is vaccinated by Dr. David Bolour, left, as CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky looks on in Ted Watkins Memorial Park last year. “Although hospitalization rates are currently low in some age groups, we have seen rates increase in recent weeks, and anticipate further increases as we enter respiratory virus season.” CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen on …

Updated COVID vaccines will be available later this week, recommended for everyone six months and up
1 year, 3 months ago

Updated COVID vaccines will be available later this week, recommended for everyone six months and up

Salon  

A new, fourth round of COVID-19 booster shots was approved Tuesday, following the recommendation of federal health agencies, which will make the vaccines available to Americans later this week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention followed suit this afternoon, with CDC director Mandy Cohen recommending updated vaccination for "everyone 6 months and older to better protect you and your …

Updated COVID shots are coming. They’re part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses
1 year, 4 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 …

Australian Technical Advisory Group recommends COVID-19 booster for those over 75
1 year, 4 months ago

Australian Technical Advisory Group recommends COVID-19 booster for those over 75

Daily Mail  

Minister Mark Butler urged Aussies to stay up to date on boosters ATAGI released recommendations for those over 75 to get jabbed The federal government's immunisation advisory body says the most vulnerable Australians should arrange to get yet another Covid-19 vaccination booster. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation on Friday released fresh recommendations saying all adults over the age …

With coronavirus uptick, should I get a COVID shot? When are new vaccines available?
1 year, 4 months ago

With coronavirus uptick, should I get a COVID shot? When are new vaccines available?

LA Times  

The fall vaccination season is just around the corner, and officials are rolling out a new updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine. The fall vaccination season is just around the corner, and officials are set to roll out another updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as new tools to protect against RSV. Scientists say the 2023 COVID-19 vaccine …

US Covid vaccine requirement for international travelers to end on May 11
1 year, 8 months ago

US Covid vaccine requirement for international travelers to end on May 11

Live Mint  

In the United States, the Covid-19 vaccine requirement for international travellers will end on May 11, and the coronavirus public health emergency will also terminate on the same day, the White House said in an official statement. “Today, we are announcing that the Administration will end the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air travellers at …

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11
1 year, 8 months ago

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11

India Today  

The United States will end its Covid-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers and federal workers on May 11, when the coronavirus public health emergency ends, the White House said on Monday. In February, the US House of Representatives voted to lift the requirement that most foreign air travellers be vaccinated against Covid-19, one of the few remaining pandemic travel restrictions …

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, …

COVID-19: Covovax vaccine to get approval as booster dose in 10-15 days, says Poonawalla
2 years ago

COVID-19: Covovax vaccine to get approval as booster dose in 10-15 days, says Poonawalla

Firstpost  

Pune: Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla, has said their Covovax vaccine will get approval as a booster dose against Covid-19 in the next 10 to 15 days. Poonawalla told the media that the vaccine works very well against the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Bharati …

As COVID-19 spikes in California, booster shots could make all the difference
2 years, 1 month ago

As COVID-19 spikes in California, booster shots could make all the difference

LA Times  

With coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rising in Los Angeles County, officials are voicing new confidence in the effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 booster shot. New data has found that the updated COVID-19 vaccines offer “significant additional protection” against symptomatic infection in people who were previously vaccinated or boosted with the older formula. “We have seen very low uptake of the …

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget
2 years, 2 months ago

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget

The Hindu  

The government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is in its final leg with the Health Ministry deciding against procuring more vaccines as of now and surrendering ₹4,237 crore, or nearly 85% of the 2022-23 budget allocation for inoculation purposes, to the Finance Ministry. Official sources told PTI that more than 1.8 crore doses are still available with the governments at the Centre …

Next round of Covid vaccinations in the Netherlands starts on Monday
2 years, 3 months ago

Next round of Covid vaccinations in the Netherlands starts on Monday

NL Times  

The Netherlands’ next round of coronavirus vaccinations will start on Monday. As with previous rounds of coronavirus vaccinations, healthcare workers with patient contact and people vulnerable to the coronavirus will be first in line to get their shot. “The repeat jab is extra important for you because you have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from corona,” the government …

How long will COVID-19 be around? Scientists' answer may not be exactly what you'd like to hear
2 years, 4 months ago

How long will COVID-19 be around? Scientists' answer may not be exactly what you'd like to hear

India TV News  

Is the coronavirus on its way out? Read: Low testosterone levels may up risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation for men: Study Still, living with COVID “should not necessarily be a scary or bad concept,” since people are getting better at fighting it, Jha said during a recent question-and-answer session with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Topol said the virus “just …

Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no
2 years, 4 months ago

Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no

LA Times  

Vials of Pfizer’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine are seen on a production line at a manufacturing facility in Kalamazoo, Mich. Is the coronavirus on its way out? Still, living with COVID-19 “should not necessarily be a scary or bad concept,” since people are getting better at fighting it, Jha said during a recent question-and-answer session with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. Topol …

Tweaked COVID boosters close but how much will they help?
2 years, 4 months ago

Tweaked COVID boosters close but how much will they help?

Associated Press  

COVID-19 vaccines tweaked to better match today’s omicron threat are expected to roll out in a few weeks but still up in the air is how much benefit the booster shots will offer, who should get one -- and how soon. Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA’s vaccine chief, said Thursday that once authorized, the tweaked boosters could help right away …

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

Covid19 vaccine: Centre reduces gap between 2nd and precaution dose to 6 months on NTAGI's advice
2 years, 5 months ago

Covid19 vaccine: Centre reduces gap between 2nd and precaution dose to 6 months on NTAGI's advice

India TV News  

Highlights As of August 1, a total of 9.07 crore Covid precaution doses of vaccines were administered Centre has reviewed the pace of vaccination and issued multiple advisories to the states and UTs "Har Ghar Dastak 2.0" aims at vaccinating all beneficiaries through door-to-door mobilization Covid vaccine news: Based on the recommendations made by the National Technical Advisory Group on …

Covid-19 update: India sees another rise with 19,893 cases in 24 hrs
2 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 update: India sees another rise with 19,893 cases in 24 hrs

Live Mint  

India on 4 August reported another rise in Covid-19 cases with 19,893 new infections. This sharp rise comes after India reported 17,135 Covid-19 on 3 August after a drop in infection a day prior with 13,734 cases and 34 deaths. Under the Covid-19 nationwide vaccination program, a total of 38,20,676 doses were administered in the last 24 hours taking India's …

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. …

Weeks before preventive vaccinations for monkeypox can start: GGD Amsterdam
2 years, 5 months ago

Weeks before preventive vaccinations for monkeypox can start: GGD Amsterdam

NL Times  

It will be a few more weeks at least before the GGD health services can start preventively vaccinating people against the monkeypox virus, Henry de Vries, a professor of skin infections who works for GGD Amsterdam-Amstelland, said to EenVandaag. “I don’t expect it to take that long, but count on a few weeks before we can start injections.” One reason …

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

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination nears 200 crore
2 years, 5 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 …

Free COVID-19 booster shots for all adults for 75 days from July 15 at government centres
2 years, 5 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 …

Thinking of mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccine booster shots? There doesn't seem to be much point
2 years, 6 months ago

Thinking of mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccine booster shots? There doesn't seem to be much point

ABC  

As of Monday, an extra 7.4 million Australians will be eligible for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. AstraZeneca makes a viral vector vaccine makes a viral vector vaccine Novavax makes a protein-based vaccine makes a protein-based vaccine Pfizer and Moderna make mRNA vaccines Should I mix and match my boosters? Senior lecturer of public health at University of Technology …

Australians aged 30 and older are eligible for fourth COVID-19 booster. What do we know about it and when can you get it?
2 years, 6 months ago

Australians aged 30 and older are eligible for fourth COVID-19 booster. What do we know about it and when can you get it?

ABC  

Australians aged 30 and older are now eligible for a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While confirming the eligibility expansion, Health Minister Mark Butler announced 7.4 million people can get their fourth dose from July 11. ATAGI specifically recommended the shot for people over 50, while people aged 30 to 49 may choose to have a fourth dose. Under …

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

Covid vaccine effectiveness falls to 0% a year after first series
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid vaccine effectiveness falls to 0% a year after first series

NL Times  

People who have only received the first and second vaccine shots against Covid-19 are barely protected against a coronavirus infection one year after the injections. By that time, vaccine effectiveness falls to 0 percent, according to the RIVM, the Dutch public health institute. Those who received a booster shot in the interim still receive protection against serious symptoms of the …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 6 months ago

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections

ABC  

Many of Queensland's remaining COVID-19 restrictions have eased from today despite health authorities confirming the state is experiencing a third wave of new cases of the virus. Unless required by their employer, vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for workers in high-risk settings, such as early childhood centres, schools, outside school care, correctional facilities, and airports. A vaccine mandate remains …

Push for COVID-19 boosters as vaccination rate slumps amid winter flu season
2 years, 6 months ago

Push for COVID-19 boosters as vaccination rate slumps amid winter flu season

ABC  

As Western Australia's third COVID-19 vaccine dose rate slumps, experts are urging the community to keep getting boosted. Key points: The end of vaccine mandates is slowing booster uptake The end of vaccine mandates is slowing booster uptake Health experts believe people are less scared of COVID Health experts believe people are less scared of COVID 82 per cent of …

US to roll out COVID vaccines for youngest children next week
2 years, 6 months ago

US to roll out COVID vaccines for youngest children next week

Al Jazeera  

US to begin vaccinating children as young as six months after CDC clears Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna’s shots for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months, allowing a nationwide rollout to start next week. The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Moderna …

COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces

ABC  

Less than six months after WA's workplace vaccine mandates started applying to her business, Loren McMath is in two minds over their removal today. According to WA's Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson, that meant there was "little additional benefit to continuing to apply a vaccination mandate beyond a few workforces". "The workforce vaccination mandates have undoubtedly made a significant contribution …

Biden administration lays out its plan for Covid-19 vaccinations for children under 5
2 years, 7 months ago

Biden administration lays out its plan for Covid-19 vaccinations for children under 5

CNN  

CNN — The White House has announced a highly anticipated Covid-19 vaccine rollout plan for children under 5. The administration “has made 10 million vaccine doses available for states, Tribes, territories, community health centers, federal pharmacy partners, and others to pre-order,” according to a White House fact sheet shared with CNN Wednesday. “Our experience is that the longer the ordering …

Millions of COVID-19 shots ordered for kids under 5 in anticipation, White House says
2 years, 7 months ago

Millions of COVID-19 shots ordered for kids under 5 in anticipation, White House says

LA Times  

The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 dose as soon as June 21 if regulators authorize the shots. Millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses have been ordered for very young children in anticipation of possible federal authorization of the shots next week, White House officials say. The government allowed pharmacies and states to …

White House: 1st COVID-19 shots for kids under 5 possible as soon as June 21
2 years, 7 months ago

White House: 1st COVID-19 shots for kids under 5 possible as soon as June 21

LA Times  

The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination dose as soon as June 21, if the Food and Drug Administration approves the shots as expected. The Biden administration said Thursday that children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination dose as soon as June 21, if federal regulators …

WA's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules set to stay as experts see no reason to change
2 years, 7 months ago

WA's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules set to stay as experts see no reason to change

ABC  

Throughout the ebb and flow of WA's various COVID restrictions, one rule has remained steady for months now — workplace vaccination requirements. Key points: Most WA workers need to have been triple-dose vaccinated from today Most WA workers need to have been triple-dose vaccinated from today Experts agree the workplace mandate should remain for now Experts agree the workplace mandate …

Call for SA children to get vaccinated for flu as well as COVID-19 as primary school vaccination hubs open
2 years, 7 months ago

Call for SA children to get vaccinated for flu as well as COVID-19 as primary school vaccination hubs open

ABC  

South Australian parents have been urged to get their children vaccinated against influenza on the same day as a COVID-19 vaccination blitz has begun in the state's schools. Key points: About half of this year's flu cases are in children No decision has been made on making the flu vaccine free for everyone A program of COVID-19 vaccination clinics at …

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 …

Fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose provides strong immunity boost: UK study
2 years, 7 months ago

Fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose provides strong immunity boost: UK study

India TV News  

A fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe and boosts antibody levels, even higher than that of a third dose, according to the latest results from a nationwide study in the UK. The findings, published in The Lancet Infectious Disease journal, show that fourth dose mRNA booster vaccines for COVID-19 are well-tolerated in people who received …

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