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NTAGI to discuss inclusion of Covovax in CoWIN portal as heterologous boos
Updated : 3 years, 2 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, 2 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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COVID-19 during pregnancy increases major health risks: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to new research published in BMJ Global Health, pregnant women infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 have 7 times increased chance of dying and a considerably increased risk of being admitted to an intensive care unit or suffering from pneumonia. The study also reveals that
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DGCI approves market authorisation of Serum Institute's Covovax as booster
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
This vaccine can be taken as a booster dose by people who have already taken two doses of Covishield or Covaxin.
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Scientists uncover mysteries around parasite immunity, development
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The study, which was published on January 13 in the journal Science, identifies a potential target for anti-tick vaccines or therapeutics to prevent the spread of infections like Lyme disease.
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India announces donation of 12,500 doses of pentavalent vaccines to Cuba
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The announcement regarding donation of 12,500 doses of pentavalent vaccines was made during Meenakashi Lekhi's visit to Cuba.
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India reports 104 new COVID in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A slight drop in daily active covid cases from 2,257 on January 13 to 2,149 on January 15. The recovery rate remains constant at 98.8 per cent.
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'Kantara' star Sapthami Gowda joins 'The Vaccine War'
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
After enthralling audience with her role in Kantara, actress Sapthami Gowda will be seen in The Vaccine War.
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Global South wants human-centric globalisation that brings prosperity, wel
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"We all appreciate the principle of globalisation. India has always seen the world as one family. Developing countries desire globalisation that does not create a climate crisis, does not lead to unequal vaccine distribution or over-concentrated global supply chains. We want a globalisation
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DCGI recommends Covovax as heterologous booster dose
Updated : 3 years, 2 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, 2 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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Uttarakhand successfully conducts trial of delivering medicines by drone i
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Health Department of Uttarakhand has successfully completed the trial of drone technology to deliver medicines and vaccines in a time-bound manner.
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