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Vaccine effectiveness of 99.3% seen in fully vaccinated: Mandaviya
"The latest data analysed and uploaded till January 2, 2022 depicts vaccine effectiveness of 99.3 per cent in fully vaccinated individuals against Covid-19,"
Vaccination for under 15 only after scientific data evolves: Govt
Bhushan also said that 52 per cent children in 15-18 age group in the country have been vaccinated so far.
Vaccination for 15-18 age group from Jan 3, says Modi
“Those with comorbidities and above 60 years of age will be eligible for a precautionary dose from January 10, 2022 onwards on the recommendation of their doctors,”
Bengal to Launch house-to-House Campaign for Vaccination
West Bengal had reported 788 new Covid cases, 185 more than the previous day's tally, pushing the state's overall caseload to 15,99,878, the Health Department said in its bulletin.
Nationwide Polio Vaccination to begin in Afghanistan on Monday
Unicef said the doses were efficient and has asked parents in Afghanistan to get their children vaccinated to prevent paralysis.
100cr Vaccination Milestone: 100 monuments lit in Indian flag colours
New Delhi, Oct 21 : The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ministry of Culture is illuminating…
Know your immune response post vaccination
Choosing the right test is essential as some antibody tests will only detect antibodies from infection, not from Covid-19 vaccination. Consult your doctor to choose the right test.
US pushes on with Covid Vaccination plan as Booster Shot Approved
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved a booster shot of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to an expanded group of Americans.
Kamala Harris appreciates India’s vaccination efforts
On Covid-19, our nations have worked together. Early in the pandemic, India was a vital source of vaccines for other countries. When India experienced a surge of Covid in the country, the United States was very proud to support India in its need and responsibility to vaccinate its people.
India sets world record of administering over 2.50 crore vaccine doses in a day
The daily Covid-19 vaccination in the country was over 1 crore on September 6, August 31 and August 27.
More than half a billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines, India highest in South-East Asia Region: WHO
Maldives has vaccinated half its population with two doses and nearly 60 per 100 coverage with one dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
Why Vaccination Should be Compulsory by PETER SINGER
Although the first compulsory seat-belt laws met with strong objections when they were introduced 50 years ago, nobody bothers to complain about such a commonsense rule anymore. In mandating vaccination against COVID-19, governments today can offer the same basic justification for protecting both individuals and society.
Mamata meets Modi, demands more vaccines & medicines
Earlier she met Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath.
100,000 teenagers vaccinated in Israel: Naftali Bennett
According to Bennett, since the Israel government launched last week a rollout to vaccinate teenagers, the daily number of youths receiving vaccine shots has jumped six-fold.
On Liberty, Conspiracy, and Vaccination
Now that vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a major threat to achieving herd immunity, public authorities might be tempted to crack down on the conspiracy theories that are fueling it. But before they do, they should revisit John Stuart Mill's famous defense of free speech.
50% Covid Vaccination Centres shut in Assam, BJP doing Politics: Congress
"Does it also mean that wherever the BJP lost elections - in West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu that BJP has become 'political tourists'?",
Kuwait starts to prevent unvaccinated from entering shopping malls to contain Covid-19
Kuwait City, June 28 : Kuwait started on Sunday to implement a government’s decision to allow only vaccinated…
Vaccines may not be enough, Covid Masks, Social Distancing must continue: WHO
Geneva, June 27 : As the highly contagious Delta variant of coronavirus disease is spreading rapidly across the…
Over 1,200 Heart Problem cases in US after Covid vaccination
Washington, June 24 : The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that more than 1,200…
Overseas Americans feel left behind in vaccination: Report
According to the report, unlike expatriates from most other countries, American expats are required to pay US taxes, but their request to "have a vaccine" has been denied by the White House.
Divyang Federation of AIIMS demands Vaccine for staff in 18-44 age group
"We request you to get them vaccinated at AIIMS itself with immediate effect," the letter said.
Thailand’s famous beach resort Phuket to reopen to vaccinated foreign visitors, India not on list yet
However, Thailand is yet to open its borders to travellers from India along with several other countries.
Israel to vaccinate teenagers aged 12 to 15 against COVID-19
The number of myocardial cases in Israel was found low after observing young people aged between 16 and 19, the ministry added.
Delhi shuts 400 Vaccination Centres for 18-44 group as stock dries up
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal repeated word vaccines three times, as SOS call for vaccines for Delhi. "Vaccinate, Vaccinate, Vaccinate," Kejriwal wrote on his Twitter handle in reply to a tweet by Jai Kotak, AVP at Kotak Mahindra Bank on Monday.
Make Public Daily Vaccination District Wise: Chidambaram
New Delhi, May 23 : Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday demanded that government should put out a…
NSUI Launches Helpline to Assist People Register for Vaccination
NSUI media in-charge Lokesh Chugh said that this helpline will prove a boon for the people, who are lacking facilities like smartphones and internet connectivity.
Covid Vaccine to be deferred by 3 Months after Recovery: New Guidelines
The new guidelines say that in individuals having lab tests proven Covid-19 illness, the vaccination must be deferred by three months after recovery.
Covid Vaccination Registration Simplified in Uttar Pradesh
Meanwhile, to acquire more vaccines, the government has made crucial changes to its global tender conditions which will now allow companies like Pfizer and Moderna to bid.
Fake Covid vaccine, test certificate market growing: Research
London, May 17 : Israel-based researchers have found an online market of fake vaccine and test certificates with…
Mamata Banerjee’s agenda for first 100 days
The Trinamool Congress government is likely to bring back the projects with government camps twice a year likely to be conducted August-September and December-January.
Free mass vaccination, suspension of Central Vista project, 12 Opposition Leaders write to PM Modi
New Delhi: Leaders of 12 opposition parties Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a free mass…
Haryana: Health Dept to use only Covaxin to Inoculate 18-44 age Group
The district health department said on Tuesday that it was holding back Covishield doses for people in the 18-44 age group due to limited allocation of the vaccine by the state
‘Lack Of Clear Vaccination Strategy Caused Crisis’: Rahul Gandhi Writes To PM Modi
‘Lack Of Clear, Coherent Covid Vaccination Strategy Has Caused Current Crisis’: Rahul Gandhi Writes To PM Modi
An expert answers your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
Read on to find common queries answered so that you no longer hesitate to get the shot
Central Vista essential service, what about vaccines, asks Congress
The Congress demanded auditing and distribution of foreign aid like injections, oxygen and other drugs.
Need 7 cr vaccine doses for 18+ group, says Raj Health Minister
Jaipur, Apr 29 : Amid questions over whether the third step of the vaccination programme will start as…
Set up more private centres before vaccination of people in 18-45 age group begins: Centre to states
The states and UTs were asked to prioritise decision on direct procurement of vaccines by State/UT Government and publicising about facility of 'only online registration' for the 18-45 age group.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Serum Institute issues clarification on Covishield pricing, says Govt Procurement is at ‘far Lower Price’
"Covishield is the most affordable COVID-19 vaccine available in the market today. The initial prices were kept very low globally as it was based on advance funding given by those countries for at-risk vaccine manufacturing," Serum India said in a statement.
Ability of vaccines to protect against COVID-19 variants in India ‘not yet fully characterised’: Dr Anthony Fauci
“They have a situation there where there are variants that have arisen. We have not yet fully characterised the variants and the relationship between the ability of the vaccines to protect. But we're assuming, clearly, that they need vaccines," Fauci said.
Pilot advises Modi to follow ‘One Nation, One Vaccine, One Rate’
Jaipur: Rajasthan’s former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Thursday attacked the Central government over the looming crisis…
Rajasthan CM asks Centre to announce free COVID-19 vaccine for people above 18 yrs
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the Centre should announce free COVID-19 vaccine for people above 18 years of age like it did for other age groups. He claimed that if such a step is not taken, it will lead to resentment among the youth against the central dispensation.
Johnson & Johnson seeks permission for phase-3 trial of its single-shot COVID vaccine in India, impost licence
Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine is a single-dose jab, whereas the three vaccines cleared by India so far are of doubles doses.
COVID19 : Vaccine For All Above 18 Starting May 1
Vaccine manufacturers are empowered to release up to 50 percent of their supply to state governments and in the open market at a pre-declared price, the Centre said.
Many Tamil Nadu districts reel under Vaccine Shortage
In Avinashi, Udumalpet and Palladam, people had to return owing to the non-availability of the vaccine jabs.
Covid was not defeated in 2020, it had waned on its own: Chidambaram
New Delhi, April 18 : Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday night that together India…
Plea in SC seeks Covid vaccination for 18 yrs and above
New Delhi: A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking direction to provide Covid-19 vaccine to…
COVID-19 survivors may require only one dose of the vaccine: Study
COVID-19 survivors developed antibody response after a single dose
Vaccine availability: Gehlot accuses Union health minister of making false statements
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday accused Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan of making false statements…
3,29,056 more vaccinated against COVID-19 in Maharashtra
Mumbai, Apr 14: Maharashtra has carried out the vaccination of 3,29,056 more people against COVID-19, taking the cumulative…
Govt must reconsider conducting CBSE exams: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, April 12: Amid rising cases of Covid-19, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has asked the government to…
Sonu Sood is Punjab’s brand ambassador for vaccination
Chandigarh: Actor Sonu Sood, the Messiah of the migrants who refuses to call himself so, has donned a…
Vaccination drive a ‘crusade’, not ‘utsav’, says Chidambaram
"What does one say when the government wants to call the vaccination drive an 'utsav'? By no stretch of imagination can it be a festival. The vaccination drive is a crusade, he said in a series of tweets.
Only 5 days of vaccine stock left, says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Singh on Saturday said that the state has only five days of COVID-19 vaccines left
Delhi reports 1,819 new Covid cases, vaccination for 45+ to begin on Thursday
The next phase of Covid-19 inoculation drive commenced on March 1 for those above the age of 60 years and for people aged 45 and above with comorbid conditions.
Flu shot linked to fewer, less severe Covid cases: study
The association remained significant after controlling for other variables including ethnicity, race, gender, age, BMI, smoking status and many comorbid conditions.
Sanjay Dutt receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Mumbai: Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt on Tuesday received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The 61-year-old actor…
Chidambaram slams Centre for ‘failing miserably’ in rolling out vaccination
According to the official data, a total of 3,71,43,255 vaccine doses were administered in the country, as per the provisional report till 8 am on Thursday.
India supplied over 58 mn doses of Covid vax to 70 nations: Govt
Earlier, in an exclusive interaction, External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar had told IANS that vaccinating the world along with India's own people comes as a moral responsibility for India.
Covid-19 vaccination – A handy guide for all your queries
Yes, vaccination is the most effective tool to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and help us succeed in our…
Himachal doctor tests positive after 2nd vaccine dose
A doctor in Himachal Pradesh tested positive for coronavirus after 27 days of the second dose of the vaccine, officials said on Saturday.
India Stands Out In Terms Of Vaccine Policy: IMF’s Gita Gopinath
Gopinath lauded the Serum Institute of India, saying it produces the most number of vaccines in the world in a regular year
Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli gets Vaccinated
The Ministry said Nepal currently has over 1.8 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine after the 348,000 from the COVAX Facility, an international initiative co-led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, arrived on Sunday.
Not afraid of coronavirus, won’t take jabs: Farmer leaders
However, they also said they will not stop any farmer camping at several Delhi borders from getting vaccinated as it is an individual choice.
Covid-19 Vaccine In Private Hospitals To Be Capped At Rs 250 Per Dose
Coronavirus vaccination in India: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Saturday informed that the price of Covid vaccine will be Rs 250 in private hospitals across the state and people will be vaccinated free in government hospitals.
Senior citizens, persons above 45 with comorbidities to get COVID-19 vaccine from next month
The central government will rope in 10,000 government and 20,000 private clinics for vaccination commencing from 1 March
Manipur Anganwadi worker dies week after taking Covid-19 vaccine
The official said that a special team of doctors would conduct the post-mortem of the slain Anganwadi worker to ascertain the actual cause of the death.
New COVID-19 vaccines will be out in 90 days: Harsh Vardhan
₹ 35,000 crore had been allocated for vaccination in Budget, he says
Turkish president Erdogan receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Turkey has vaccinated over 2.88M people since start of nationwide vaccination campaign in mid-January
China pressurised Nepal to accept its Covid vaccine: Leaked documents
In its reply, the Chinese Embassy said that the Nepali side is suggested to transport the Sinopharm vaccines to be donated to Nepal under grant assistance immediately.
Delhi gears up for full-scale vaccination of frontline workers
There are a total of six lakh frontline workers in the national capital of which around 3.5 lakh frontline workers have been registered for the vaccine shots while over 90,000 healthcare workers have been vaccinated so far.
Pakistan to begin Covid vaccination from next week
The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has made an integrated plan for the vaccination drive, Geo News reported.
Karnataka’s Covid vaccine recipient dies of heart stroke: Minister
The vaccination was launched in the southern state on January 16 with fanfare after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the drive across the country from New Delhi through video-conferencing.
Congress alleges govt procuring Covid vaccine at inflated prices
The Congress leader said the price of such a vaccine must be cheaper than AstraZeneca-Serum Institute of India’s Covishield.
13 Israelis suffer facial paralysis post inoculation
“For at least 28 hours, I walked around with it (facial paralysis),” one person who had the side effect told Ynet.
Bharat Biotech to pay compensation if Covaxin causes side-effects
The vaccine maker said in phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials, Covaxin has demonstrated the ability to produce antidotes against COVID- 19
Vaccination: 58 pc covered on day 1 in Pune, 71 refuse
Dr Murlidhar Tambe, Superintendent, Sassoon General Hospital, one of the 31 vaccine centres in Pune, wasamong the first beneficiaries.
COVID vaccination drive: What people said
-- Congress leader Manish Tewari: It's all a bit puzzling India has no policy framework for authorising emergency use. Yet, two vaccines have been approved for restricted use in emergency situation. COVAXIN is another story -- Approvals sans Due Process
Doctors at Delhi’s RML Hospital reject Covaxin, say we want Covishield with valid trial results
Doctors of Delhi’s premier RML Hospital have shot a letter to the hospital superintendent saying they do not want to take the Bharat Biotech vaccine – Covaxin – and would instead prefer the Covishield vaccine of Serum Institute of India.
If vaccine is reliable, why no govt functionary took shot: Manish Tewari
"While Covishield has not drawn ire of eminent medical experts, the Covaxin has been questioned, and by not allowing people to choose the vaccine that to take it militates the doctrine of informed consent that lies at the heart of medical ethics," he added
Covaxin consent form says vax administered without ph-3 trial
The vaccine is first offered to the healthcare workers, frontline workers and those above 50 years of age, followed by the below-50 population with comorbidities, and finally to the remaining population based on disease epidemiology and vaccine availability.
All you need to know about India’s 2 Covid vaccines
Currently, India is banking on two vaccines and four more in the pipeline to be rolled out in the country, according to Prime Minister Modi.
Telangana minister drops plan to vaccinate after PM Modi’s suggestion
Minister for Industry and Information Technology K.T. Rama Rao later told reporters that the decision was taken on the Prime Minister's suggestion.
Covid Vaccine will work like ‘Sanjeevani’: Harsh Vardhan
Harsh Vardhan's remarks came after the Prime Minister virtually launched the vaccination drive across the country issuing warning to people to avoid rumours and follow his fresh slogan "Ab dawai bhi, kadai bhi" (now medicine as well as rigour).
Instagram influencers are a vaccine priority in wary Indonesia
Among the first in the queue for coronavirus vaccines in Indonesia has been one conspicuous group - social media influencers.
CM should get vaccinated first, says Ajay Kumar Lallu
Now that the vaccine is here, my primary demand is that it should be provided to people for free. CM Yogi Adityanathji should get the vaccine first because that will help people get rid of all the misconceptions about the vaccine.
Delhi: How and where Covid vax will roll out
The 75 vaccination sites are spread across the eleven districts of the capital city. However, the North East Delhi has received the lowest number of vaccination centres (2) followed by East Delhi (5).
PM Modi should create new history by taking first shot of COVID vaccine: Nawab Malik
He said, “COVID-19 vaccination is about to begin. Still, there are doubts among people regarding vaccines.
Stop Covaxin Trials, Urge Bhopal NGOs In Letter To PM Modi
In the letters addressed to the Prime Minister and Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan these NGOs have also asked for punishment for responsible parties.
89 Delhi hospitals chosen for Covid vaccination drive’s first phase
New Delhi, Jan 10 : With the world’s biggest vaccination drive slated to roll out across India from…
Covid-19 vaccination dry run conducted successfully in Rajasthan
During the process of dry run, the time taken to vaccinate one beneficiary and making entry on the CoWIN software was assessed and the process of running the software was checked.
Vaccine dry run in Delhi scheduled at 8 centres including Hindu Rao Hospital
The officials also informed that around 100-200 health care workers will participate in the mock drill for the vaccine roll-out across the centres.
Covaxin generated excellent safety data, says Bharat Biotech
The company has already built capacities to manufacture 200 million doses of vaccine and plan to further enhance to 500 million doses.
Punjab ready to vaccinate 4 lakh people daily: Health Minister
Under the National Health Mission, 833 specialists and medical officers and 4,212 paramedical, 205 ministerial staff and 14 Class IV have been recruited.
‘In public interest’: Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin recommended for emergency approval
Their approval by DCGI will bring major relief for India which has the second highest number of infections in the world, after the United States.
How to ensure people get 2nd Covid-19 vaccine dose too?
A smartphone-based vaccine adherence support programme can also be added to optimise vaccine uptake, the University of Michigan said in a statement.
First US shots in COVID-19 vaccine campaign coming Monday, Army general says
An advisory group to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Saturday to recommend the vaccine for patients 16 and over.
US expert committee recommends Pfizer Covid vaccine approval
Medical experts advising the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have recommended emergency approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus…
Oxford Covid-19 vaccine safe, protects against disease: Lancet
The results were based on a pre-specified pooled analysis of phase 3 trials in UK and Brazil (11,636 people), alongside safety data from a total of 23,745 participants in 4 trials in the UK, Brazil and South Africa.
William Shakespeare, 81, becomes second person to get Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in UK
The first person to get the shot was 90-year-old Maggie Keenan.
Clinical Trial: 17 Volunteers Given Sputnik V Vaccine In Pune
A total of 17 volunteers have been administered Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine at a Pune hospital as part of the human clinical trials, doctors said on Sunday.
Covid-19 vaccine should be given free to everyone, says NCP’s Nawab Malik
During an all-party meeting on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed the opposition leaders that the Centre is in talks with all the state governments over the price of the vaccine.
India will start vaccination only after expert nod: PM seeks suggestions
The samples tested up to December 3 is 14,47,27,749 including 11,70,102 tested on Thursday, said the Indian Council of Medical Research.
Russia: Putin orders mass COVID-19 vaccinations; health minister claims one lakh already received Sputnik V
Museums, theatres and concert halls would be closed to the public in the city of more than 5 million people for the duration of Russia's New Year holidays, from December 30 to January 10.
May vaccinate those infected with Covid or having its antibodies: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 1: The Union Health Ministry hinted on Tuesday that the people infected with Covid-19 or…
20 million Americans could get vaccinated in Dec 2020: Operation Warp Speed chief
OWS is the Trump administration’s national program to accelerate the development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics.
World Polio Day: Need for uninterrupted vaccination during pandemic
Hyderabad, Oct 24 : As the World Polio Day is observed around the globe amid the Covid-19 pandemic…
Antibody that ‘neutralises’ Zika virus identified
WASHINGTON: Scientists, including one of Indian origin, have identified a human antibody that may reduce Zika infection, paving…