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NTAGI to discuss inclusion of Covovax in CoWIN portal as heterologous boos
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) is likely to meet soon to discuss inclusion of Covid vaccine Covovax on the CoWIN portal as a heterologous booster dose for adults to boost uptake of booster doses, said official sources.
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"Few people may rarely experience severe adverse events": Health Ministry
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
A recent media report has claimed that ICMR and CDSCO have admitted to 'multiple side-effects of COVID-19 vaccines' in response to an RTI query.
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DCGI recommends Covovax as heterologous booster dose
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The Central drug regulatory authority Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has recommended market authorisation for Serum Institute of India's Covid vaccine Covovax as a heterologous booster dose for those who have already taken two doses of Covishield or Covaxin.
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Our vaccine is effective in fighting COVID BF.7 variant, govt taking all m
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said that the vaccines available in India are effective against Omicron Sub-variant BF.7.
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Ocugen announces positive top-line data for Covaxin in US trials
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
A release said that Covaxin has been demonstrated in clinical trials to generate a broader immune response "against the whole virus covering important antigens such as S-protein, RBD, and N-protein whereas currently approved vaccines in the US target only S-protein antigen"
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India logs 170 cases of Covid 19 in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
India has recorded 170 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday morning.
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COVID-19 vaccines prior to infection reduce transmission of Omicron: Resea
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
A study in California prisons found recent vaccination and boosters reduce infectiousness, but Infection risk remains high. Vaccination and boosting, especially when recent, helped to limit the spread of COVID-19 in California prisons during the first Omicron wave, according to an analysis b
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8.5 lakh doses of Covid vaccine in stock, urge citizens to get the third d
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
"People should join hands with government measures and follow precautionary measures. There are about 8.5 lakh doses of covid-19 vaccine available in the state and I urge everyone to get the third dose," Minister Sudhakar said.
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Sudden COVID-19 outbreaks depict lack of efficacy of Chinese vaccines: Rep
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Turkish government which initially accepted Chinese vaccines is now scrutinising its efficacy after learning of China's involvement in data tempering of side effects only to enhance its vaccine sale.
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Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine to be priced at Rs 800 for private an
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Bharat Biotech's nasal COVID-19 vaccine iNCOVACC, which was given approval as a booster dose, will be priced at Rs 800 plus GST in private hospitals..
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Justice Surya Kant praises India's decision to supply Covid vaccines to ot
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Justice Surya Kant, judge of the Supreme Court on Monday praised the decision of India to supply COVID-19 vaccines to many countries where it was not readily available and its shows solidarity and sharing.
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Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine for adults gets Centre's nod, to be a
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Bharat Biotech's nasal vaccine - iNCOVACC has been approved by the Government of India and will be used as a heterologous booster dose for those above 18 years of age
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