Pilots, cabin crew won't fly for 48 hours after getting COVID-19 vaccine: DGCA
3 years, 10 months ago

Pilots, cabin crew won't fly for 48 hours after getting COVID-19 vaccine: DGCA

India TV News  

Aviation regulator DGCA said on Tuesday pilots and cabin crew members will not fly in an aircraft for 48 hours after being vaccinated against coronavirus. "If there are no symptoms after 48 hours, the air crew is fit to resume 'unrestricted' flying duties," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a circular. "Air crew will be 'medically unfit for flying' for 48 hours after vaccination," the DGCA said. The DGCA said if the medical unfitness period post-COVID-19 exhibition is more than 14 days, then a 'special medication examination' will be required to ascertain fitness for flying.

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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 …

International flights to resume tomorrow; govt considers COVID-19 booster dose for Indians travelling overseas
2 years, 9 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 …

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 …

Follow SOP if not vaccinated for safety of self and others: doctors
3 years, 3 months ago

Follow SOP if not vaccinated for safety of self and others: doctors

The Hindu  

Universal vaccination does not necessarily mean “all” as there are some critically ill people, including cancer patients, or organ transplant recipients, who are advised to stay away from COVID-19 vaccination. Moreover, “Persons with severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine should avoid it,” said Dr. Archana Dhawan Bajaj, director, Nurture IVF clinic. Dr. Akshay Budhraja, pulmonologist, Aakash Healthcare, …

Immunity To COVID-19 Could Last Longer Than You'd Think
3 years, 4 months ago

Immunity To COVID-19 Could Last Longer Than You'd Think

NPR  

Immunity To COVID-19 Could Last Longer Than You'd Think Enlarge this image Malaka Gharib/ NPR Malaka Gharib/ NPR All around the world, there seem to be signs that immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19, doesn't last very long after you're vaccinated. "If you were vaccinated six months ago, your immune system has been training for six …

Instances of long COVID unlikely in patients re-infected after vaccination, studies continue
3 years, 5 months ago

Instances of long COVID unlikely in patients re-infected after vaccination, studies continue

Firstpost  

Can I get ‘long COVID’ if I’m infected after vaccination? But researchers are also looking at whether those breakthrough cases could lead to long COVID-19, which is when people experience persistent, returning or new symptoms a month or more after an infection. Some estimates indicate about 30 percent of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients develop long-term symptoms, including shortness of breath, fatigue, …

Can I get ‘long COVID’ if I’m infected after vaccination?
3 years, 5 months ago

Can I get ‘long COVID’ if I’m infected after vaccination?

Associated Press  

Can I get ‘long COVID’ if I’m infected after vaccination? It’s unclear, but researchers are studying the chances of long-term symptoms developing in anyone who might get infected after vaccination. But researchers are also looking at whether those breakthrough cases could lead to long COVID-19, which is when people experience persistent, returning or new symptoms a month or more after …

VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers
3 years, 5 months ago

VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday became the first major federal agency to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines, as the aggressive delta variant spreads across the nation and some communities report troubling increases in hospitalizations among unvaccinated people. The VA’s move came on a day when nearly 60 leading medical and health care organizations …

5 senior Air India pilots died in May due to Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

5 senior Air India pilots died in May due to Covid-19

India Today  

Five senior pilots of Air India have died in May due to Covid-19, senior officials said on Thursday, adding that the carrier has started vaccinating its employees from May 15 onwards after a delay due to non-availability of vaccines. AIR INDIA'S VACCINATION DRIVE Air India had on May 4 said it would vaccinate all its employees against Covid-19 by the …

Recovered COVID patients should take vaccination three months after recovery, says health ministry
3 years, 7 months ago

Recovered COVID patients should take vaccination three months after recovery, says health ministry

Firstpost  

These recommendations have been based on the evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and emerging global scientific evidence and experience, the ministry said Those suffering from COVID-19 as well as those who have contracted it after taking the first vaccine dose should go for the jabs three months after fully recovering from the disease, the Union health ministry said on …

Covid vaccination should be delayed by 3 months after recovery from illness: Govt
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid vaccination should be delayed by 3 months after recovery from illness: Govt

India TV News  

The government on Wednesday said it has accepted new recommendations made by National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19. As per the suggestions, COVID-19 vaccination should be deferred by three months after recovery from the illness, the Health Ministry said. No need for screening of vaccine recipients by Rapid Antigen Test prior to vaccination," the health ministry said. According …

Now, Vaccination To Be Deferred By 3 Months Post-Covid Recovery, All Lactating Women Can Take Jabs
3 years, 7 months ago

Now, Vaccination To Be Deferred By 3 Months Post-Covid Recovery, All Lactating Women Can Take Jabs

News 18  

The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday said vaccination can now be deferred by three months after clinical recovery from the illness. Accepting recommendations from the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19, the government further said if an individual is infected with coronavirus after the first dose, the second dose should be also deferred by three months after recovering …

Those Testing Positive for Covid Between Doses May Wait for 4-8 Weeks Post Recovery: Govt Panel
3 years, 7 months ago

Those Testing Positive for Covid Between Doses May Wait for 4-8 Weeks Post Recovery: Govt Panel

News 18  

A government panel has recommended a waiting period of four to eight weeks post recovery for individuals who test positive for COVID-19 between two doses of the vaccine. The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, which held its meeting recently, has said that those who have received the first dose and before completion of the dosing schedule test positive for …

Defer vaccination for 6 months after recovery from Covid-19, says govt panel
3 years, 7 months ago

Defer vaccination for 6 months after recovery from Covid-19, says govt panel

Hindustan Times  

A government panel has recommended those testing positive for the coronavirus disease to defer vaccination for six months after recovery. The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, an advisory group on the Covid-19 vaccines, also recommended that the gap between the two doses of Covishield, which was earlier six to eight weeks, be increased to 12 to 16 weeks. In …

People who recovered from Covid should wait for 6 months before getting jab, says govt panel
3 years, 7 months ago

People who recovered from Covid should wait for 6 months before getting jab, says govt panel

India Today  

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation on Thursday said those who recovered from Covid-19 should wait for six months before getting vaccinated. The government panel said those having laboratory test-proven SARS-CoV-2 illness should defer Covid-19 vaccination for six months after recovery. Also, Covid-19 patients who have been given anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma may defer Covid-19 vaccination for …

AI cancels Covid vaccination camp for 2 days due to 'non-availability' of vaccines
3 years, 8 months ago

AI cancels Covid vaccination camp for 2 days due to 'non-availability' of vaccines

India Today  

Air India on Monday told its employees that it will not be able to hold COVID-19 vaccination camps for them at the Delhi airport on Tuesday and Thursday due to "non-availability" of vaccines. In a communication to employees on Monday, Air India said: "The proposed COVID vaccination camp at GSD Complex, Indira Gandhi International Airport on May 11 and May …

COVID-19: Gap of six weeks ideal for vaccination after recovery
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Gap of six weeks ideal for vaccination after recovery

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Medical professions say both Coronavirus infected patients as well as those who recovered from it observe at least four to six weeks of gap to take vaccines. They say the wait is essential as vaccine takes at least 15 days to help increase immunity levels in the body. Manoj Kumar, chief of clinical service, Manipal Hospital, said that the …

Can you resume normal life after taking Covid-19 vaccine?
3 years, 8 months ago

Can you resume normal life after taking Covid-19 vaccine?

India Today  

India is opening vaccination for all adults from May 1. This means that for the three vaccines — Covishield, Covaxin and Sputnik V — approved in India, people are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after taking the second dose. If all people in the gathering are fully vaccinated, they can ‘flout’ Covid-19 safety protocol of wearing a face mask or …

Pilots And Airline Crew ‘Medically Unfit For Flying’ For 48 Hours After Vaccination: DGCA
3 years, 10 months ago

Pilots And Airline Crew ‘Medically Unfit For Flying’ For 48 Hours After Vaccination: DGCA

News 18  

The government has issued a medical circular stating that pilots and airline crew would be temporarily deemed “unfit” for flying immediately after being vaccinated for Covid-19. The detailed guidelines on “temporary unfitness for flying” following Covid-19 vaccination have been issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Under this, the airline’s crew will be ‘medically unfit for flying’ for 48 …

DGCA says aircrew 'cannot fly for 48 hours' after receiving COVID-19 vaccination
3 years, 10 months ago

DGCA says aircrew 'cannot fly for 48 hours' after receiving COVID-19 vaccination

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday that pilots and cabin crew members will not fly in an aircraft for 48 hours after being vaccinated against coronavirus. “If there are no symptoms after 48 hours, the air crew is fit to resume ‘unrestricted’ flying duties,” the DGCA said in a circular. “Air crew will be …

Pilots, Cabin Crew Won't Fly for 48 Hours After Getting Covid-19 Vaccine: DGCA
3 years, 10 months ago

Pilots, Cabin Crew Won't Fly for 48 Hours After Getting Covid-19 Vaccine: DGCA

News 18  

Aviation regulator DGCA said on Tuesday pilots and cabin crew members will not fly in an aircraft for 48 hours after being vaccinated against coronavirus. "If there are no symptoms after 48 hours, the air crew is fit to resume 'unrestricted' flying duties," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a circular. "Air crew will be 'medically unfit for …

When Covid-19 vaccines are about to expire, health care workers must scramble to make sure they are used
3 years, 11 months ago

When Covid-19 vaccines are about to expire, health care workers must scramble to make sure they are used

CNN  

CNN — Mechanical breakdowns. Officials at Mendocino County’s Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Medical Center told CNN they realized after a safety inspection that they had roughly two hours to administer more than 800 doses. “It was our main focus to make sure that we got every single vaccine into every arm,” Adventist Health executive Judson Howe told CNN. “We reached …

American Tells Pilots To Take Vaccine On Own Time But Plans Airport-based Rollout
3 years, 11 months ago

American Tells Pilots To Take Vaccine On Own Time But Plans Airport-based Rollout

News 18  

American Airlines has told pilots they should take a COVID-19 vaccine on their own time while preparing a broader voluntary program for employee vaccinations at airports around the country. Vaccines could be ready for Chicago-based staff as soon as mid-February, and possibly sooner in New York, though American is not requiring them, said Jennifer Saddy, managing director of absence management …

Covid vaccine Highlights January 7
4 years ago

Covid vaccine Highlights January 7

India Today  

Even as the nation prepares for the second dry run of the Covid-19 vaccination drive on 8 January experts say that even though vaccine rollout was near yet letting guards down would be inviting serious trouble. “It will require another 6-12 months before we let our guards down completely.Although India is planning to start the vaccination drive soon it would …

Vaccinated US nurse tests covid positive, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work
4 years ago

Vaccinated US nurse tests covid positive, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work

Live Mint  

A nurse in California tested positive for COVID-19 more than a week after receiving Pfizer Inc's vaccine, an ABC News affiliate reported on Tuesday, but a medical expert said the body needs more time to build up protection. Matthew W., 45, a nurse at two different local hospitals, said in a Facebook post on December 18 that he had received …

Centre issues FAQ for COVID-19: Vaccine won't be mandatory, but recommended for all
4 years ago

Centre issues FAQ for COVID-19: Vaccine won't be mandatory, but recommended for all

Firstpost  

The health ministry made the remark in an FAQ answering questions like how long it takes for COVID-19 antibodies to develop, and if it would be necessary for a COVID recovered person to take the vaccine New Delhi: Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 will be voluntary, the Union Health Ministry has said while underlining that the vaccine introduced in India will …

Covid vaccination to be voluntary, says Govt; issues SOPs
4 years ago

Covid vaccination to be voluntary, says Govt; issues SOPs

India TV News  

The Union Health Ministry has said getting vaccinated for COVID-19 for people in India will be voluntary, underlining that the vaccine introduced in the country will be as effective as any vaccine developed by other countries. Six vaccines - one developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with ICMR, second one developed by Zydus Cadila, third one by Gennova, Oxford vaccine, …

Covid vaccination in India will be voluntary: Health ministry
4 years ago

Covid vaccination in India will be voluntary: Health ministry

Live Mint  

Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 will be voluntary, the Union Health Ministry has said while underlining that the vaccine introduced in India will be as effective as any vaccine developed by other countries. The ministry said anyone taking medicines for illnesses like cancer, diabetes, hypertension etc, can take the COVID-19 vaccine as persons with one or more of these comorbid conditions …

November 18 coronavirus news
4 years, 1 month ago

November 18 coronavirus news

CNN  

The US Food and Drug Administration has called for a meeting of its vaccine advisory committee in three weeks to consider whether the agency should authorize two Covid-19 vaccines, according to a source familiar with the process. The FDA reached out last week to members of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, a group of outside experts, asking …

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