Covid-19: Vaccination of children aged between 15 and 18 begins today
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: Vaccination of children aged between 15 and 18 begins today

Hindustan Times  

Amid concerns over the new, highly transmissible Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, India is all set to begin vaccinating the 15 to 18-year-old age group against the coronavirus disease from today. States have been asked to ensure there are separate queues and vaccination teams for the 15-18 age group to avoid confusion with the vaccination process of all adults. Potential beneficiaries began registering themselves on the Co-WIN portal from January 1; however, there is also the option of walk-in registration at multiple vaccination centers when the immunisation drive begins today. While most existing vaccination centers shall have separate queues beginning today, states have also been informed that they have the option to dedicate a few Covid Vaccination Centres as ‘dedicated CVC’ exclusively for the 15-18-year-olds. The states have also been advised to ensure the orientation of vaccinators and vaccination team members for the immunisation of 15-18 year-olds and the identification of dedicated session sites for the same.

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Adult immunisation can provide protection from multiple diseases. Why is it not a priority in India?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Adult immunisation can provide protection from multiple diseases. Why is it not a priority in India?

The Hindu  

When was the last time you thought about getting vaccinated as an adult? “Doctors are themselves very poorly informed about adult vaccination, as adult immunisation doesn’t fall under any particular medical specialisation, making it easy to overlook,” says V. Ramasubramanian, infectious diseases specialist, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. What adult immunisations can protect from Shingles : Shingles vaccine Influenza : Influenza vaccine …

Cancer Vaccine for women set to launch in India within 5-6 months; Girls aged 9-16 to be eligible for inoculation
1 month, 1 week ago

Cancer Vaccine for women set to launch in India within 5-6 months; Girls aged 9-16 to be eligible for inoculation

Live Mint  

A vaccine to fight cancers affecting women will be available in five to six months, and those in the age group of nine to 16 years will be eligible for inoculation, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the Union Minister of State for Health, Family Welfare and Ayush said that research on …

History Today: How India administered its first Covid-19 vaccine on this day
2 months, 1 week ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Do kids still need the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia?
9 months, 4 weeks 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, …

There’s a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

In India, all vaccine-related AEFI are routinely monitored and COVID is no exception, says health expert
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Unlocking the secrets of healthy ageing: Key preventive measures you can't ignore
1 year, 3 months ago

Unlocking the secrets of healthy ageing: Key preventive measures you can't ignore

Hindustan Times  

As we grow older, our body composition changes; we start to lose muscle and bone mass, our metabolism slows down and our energy requirements go down. Unlocking the secrets of healthy ageing: Key preventive measures you can't ignore In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rashmi Hegde, Medical Affairs Director at GSK, shared, “India has a population of 260 million …

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data
1 year, 3 months ago

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data

The Hindu  

A total of 220.67 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered across the country as on December 21 this year, according to data released by the Health Ministry on Wednesday. However, only 22.88 crore precautionary or booster doses have been administered across the country among the eligible adult population. Despite the recent increase of people infected with the JN.1 COVID …

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose
1 year, 3 months ago

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose

The Hindu  

Following the Union Health Ministry direction that States be alert and prepared for any possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the new variant JN.1, senior health officials said that there is no move to recommend administration of vaccine booster dose for India. India saw a single-day rise of 656 COVID-1 infections while the active cases have increased …

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828
1 year, 3 months ago

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

Live Mint  

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

COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India: ICMR study
1 year, 4 months ago

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

Live Mint  

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

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

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%, says DPH

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s overall immunisation coverage has crossed 95%. Every year, 9.15 lakh children and 10 lakh pregnant women are covered under the Universal Immunisation Programme, and 3.2 crore vaccines worth nearly ₹10 crore are provided in the State, according to the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Vaccines were available for free in all government health facilities to prevent …

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 …

Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’
1 year, 5 months ago

Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’

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 Experts have been urging Americans to stay up-to-date on their Covid, …

Children infected with Omicron COVID variant remain infectious for three days: Study
1 year, 5 months ago

Children infected with Omicron COVID variant remain infectious for three days: Study

The Hindu  

October 24, 2023 04:15 pm | Updated October 25, 2023 12:45 pm IST - New Delhi Children infected with the Omicron variant remain infectious for three days on average after testing positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a study. "We are basically saying five days is more than sufficient; public health and education leaders may consider shorter durations,” said …

Poor uptake for adult vaccination, survey reveals
1 year, 6 months ago

Poor uptake for adult vaccination, survey reveals

The Hindu  

While childhood immunisation is rather well accepted in the community, what with proper protocols in place for delivery of the primary and booster doses for children, the same level of acceptance is sorely lacking in the area of adult vaccination, a recent survey in 16 cities revealed. The survey conducted by the Association of Physicians of India and Ipsos in …

Australian Technical Advisory Group recommends COVID-19 booster for those over 75
1 year, 6 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, 7 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 …

Health council urges Covid booster for over 60s, care workers
1 year, 9 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 …

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11
1 year, 10 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 …

India is 1 of 3 countries where confidence in children’s vaccines has increased: UNICEF report
1 year, 11 months ago

India is 1 of 3 countries where confidence in children’s vaccines has increased: UNICEF report

The Hindu  

Only China, India, and Mexico, that is three out of the 55 countries studied for popular perception of the importance of vaccines for children, showed improvement as per data collected by The Vaccine Confidence Project and published by UNICEF on April 20. UNICEF India today released the agency’s global flagship report ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every …

Covid-19: India Reports Close to 11k Fresh Cases Again, Active Tally Exceeds 53,000
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19: India Reports Close to 11k Fresh Cases Again, Active Tally Exceeds 53,000

News 18  

India logged a total of 10,753 fresh Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the number of active infections to 53,720, the Union Health Ministry data said on Saturday. As per the Ministry’s latest data, the death toll has also climbed to 5,31,091 with 27 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours. This includes six deaths recorded in Delhi, …

India sees over 7,800 COVID cases in a day reported on April 12, 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

India sees over 7,800 COVID cases in a day reported on April 12, 2023

The Hindu  

Omicron XBB and its variants are responsible for the current surge in COVID-19 cases, but this is not a cause for worry as the severity of this variant is currently below average, with less hospitalisation, a senior Health Ministry official said on April 12. The Health Ministry source said that the current surge is not a “wave” but rather an …

Old Covid Vaccines May Have Low Efficacy; India Should Update Covid Boosters, Dr Randeep Guleria Warns
1 year, 11 months ago

Old Covid Vaccines May Have Low Efficacy; India Should Update Covid Boosters, Dr Randeep Guleria Warns

News 18  

Similar to flu shots, India may need to update its Covid-19 boosters with the latest strain of the coronavirus, former director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Randeep Guleria told News18.com. A renowned pulmonologist, Dr Guleria said the vaccines in India are currently using the Wuhan strain or the strain which was circulating in December 2019. “But now, …

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 21,179
1 year, 11 months ago

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 21,179

The Hindu  

India logged 3,038 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 21,179, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The COVID-19 case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore The active cases now comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.76 per cent, the …

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?
1 year, 11 months ago

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?

Firstpost  

India has registered 3,641 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Experts say taking a booster shot may not be very beneficial COVID-19 cases across several states in India are on the rise, thanks to XXB.1.16 – a subtype of Omicron, also a matter of concern. According to the health ministry data, India logged 3,641 new infections in …

World Health Organization says healthy kids and teens don't need Covid vaccinations
1 year, 11 months 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 …

Active COVID-19 cases in country climb to 7,026
2 years ago

Active COVID-19 cases in country climb to 7,026

The Hindu  

India recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on March 22. The death toll climbed to 5,30,813 with five deaths with one each reported by Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra and one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases now comprise …

‘The Vial’ trailer out: Manoj Bajpayee narrates History TV18's documentary on India’s Covid-19 vaccine journey
2 years ago

‘The Vial’ trailer out: Manoj Bajpayee narrates History TV18's documentary on India’s Covid-19 vaccine journey

Firstpost  

India’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has proven to be the world’s largest but how did the nation, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, embark on this journey? To find out the details of a historic and unprecedented battle, check out History TV18’s documentary titled ‘The Vial – India’s Vaccine Story’ on March 24, 2023, at 8PM. ‘The Vial’ brings to life …

COVID-19: India's daily corona cases cross 800 after 126 days
2 years ago

COVID-19: India's daily corona cases cross 800 after 126 days

India TV News  

COVID-19: India's daily corona cases cross 800 after 126 days COVID-19 India update: The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,41,58,161 and the case fatality rate stands at 1.19 per cent. India COVID numbers: India's single-day tally of COVID-19 cases crossed 800 after 126 days today, while the number of active cases climbed to 5,389, …

India saved 3.4mn people through Covid-19 vaccination drive: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

India saved 3.4mn people through Covid-19 vaccination drive: Report

Hindustan Times  

India saved at least 3.4 million lives by undertaking a nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign at an unprecedented scale, said a new report released by the Union health minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday, adding that the vaccination campaign also yielded a positive economic impact by preventing a loss of $18.3 billion. India started its Covid vaccination drive on January 16, 2021, …

COVID-19: 3 lakh doses of intranasal vaccine iNCOVACC sent to hospitals, says Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella
2 years, 1 month 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 …

COVID-19: United Kingdom not banning vaccines for people under 50 | KNOW DETAILS
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19: United Kingdom not banning vaccines for people under 50 | KNOW DETAILS

India TV News  

COVID-19: United Kingdom not banning vaccines for people under 50 | KNOW DETAILS UK COVID-19 vaccine: Social media users are claiming the UK is prohibiting any and all people under the age of 50 from getting inoculated against COVID-19. Becomes Latest Country to Ban Covid Boosters for Under-50s.” Several posts suggest the alleged ban is motivated by concerns about the …

Health minister Mandaviya launches Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine
2 years, 2 months ago

Health minister Mandaviya launches Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine

Hindustan Times  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh launched Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine, iNCOVACC, on the occasion of Republic Day on Thursday. The nasal vaccine -- BBV154 -- had received the Drugs Controller General of India's approval in November for restricted emergency use among adults as a heterologous booster dose. According to a statement issued …

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya launches world's 1st Made-in-India nasal vaccine iNCOVACC
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya launches world's 1st Made-in-India nasal vaccine iNCOVACC

India TV News  

COVID-19 nasal vaccine launch : Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh collectively launched 'iNCOVACC', the world's first made-in-India nasal vaccine on Thursday in the national capital. Who all were present: On the occasion of the launch, the Union Minister of State Science & Technology; Minister of State Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public …

Time to Join this ‘Herd’: 39% Have Boosted Their Protection against Covid Virus, Finds Survey
2 years, 2 months ago

Time to Join this ‘Herd’: 39% Have Boosted Their Protection against Covid Virus, Finds Survey

News 18  

At least 39% of respondents have already taken the Covid vaccine booster dose, while 6% plan to take the injectable booster and 4% the nasal one, a LocalCircles survey has found. Amid the uptick in Covid in cases in China and other countries, the Centre gave nod for Bharat Biotech’s intranasal COVID vaccine iNCOVAAC as a booster dose. Director General …

Covid-19: Active Cases in Country Dip to 2,149
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: Active Cases in Country Dip to 2,149

News 18  

India logged 104 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 2,149, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The active cases comprises 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the ministry website. According to the ministry’s website, 220.17 crore doses of Covid …

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

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 …

No second Covid-19 booster dose required: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

No second Covid-19 booster dose required: Report

Live Mint  

There is no need to take a second booster dose against Covid-19 infection, news agency ANI reported on Tuesday citing government sources. According to the data by the Union Health Ministry, a total of 220.11 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country, of which 95.13 crore have taken the second dose while only 22.41 crore of the population …

Staying prepared: On scaling up the pace of COVID-19 genome sequencing
2 years, 3 months ago

Staying prepared: On scaling up the pace of COVID-19 genome sequencing

The Hindu  

Three years after strict enforcement of its Zero-COVID strategy, China abandoned it abruptly, leading to a jump in cases each day — an estimated 250 million people were infected in 20 days in December, according to the media, overwhelming hospitals and crematoria. Though this variant was found in many countries, including India, months ago, there is fear that the uncontrolled …

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 …

COVID-19: Centre approves Bharat Biotech's intranasal vaccine, to be available on CoWIN
2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19: Centre approves Bharat Biotech's intranasal vaccine, to be available on CoWIN

Firstpost  

The needle-free vaccine will be available at private centres. It will be introduced on the Co-WIN platform on Friday evening New Delhi: Bharat Biotech’s intranasal COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for inclusion in the vaccination programme as a booster dose for those above 18 years of age, official sources said on Thursday. …

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-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns
2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns

The Hindu  

Amid a spurt in Covid cases in some parts of the world, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on December 22 asked States to remain alert and create awareness about wearing face masks and using hand sanitisers, especially in view of upcoming festivals and New Year celebrations. Making a statement in Lok Sabha, Mr. Mandaviya said the continuously evolving nature of …

Covid not over yet; need to be alert, increase booster doses uptake: Mandaviya tells Parliament
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid not over yet; need to be alert, increase booster doses uptake: Mandaviya tells Parliament

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With covid-19 cases surging in China, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday urged all members of Parliament to help spread community awareness about the pandemic and the need to remain alert. Presently 153 new cases on an average are being reported daily across the country, but globally approximately 5.87 lakh new cases are still being reported on an …

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