coronavirus vaccine in India

'Game changer against Covid-19': Expert panel recommends phase 1 trial of Bharat Biotech's nasal vaccine

According to the company's chairman, just one drop of vaccine in each of the nostrils is sufficient, and to administer the dose one doesn`t require trained healthcare workers.
Covid-19 vaccine alert: Covishield not advised to those allergic to any of its ingredients

The recipients should mention if they have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner and also if they are immuno-compromised or are on a medicine that affects their immune system.
COVID-19 vaccine side effects: Loss of sensation in arms and more reported by Pune health workers

According to the Union Health Ministry, as many as 447 adverse events were reported in the first two days of the inoculation programme, including serious cases that required hospitalization.
‘Don’t take Covid-19 vaccine shot if...': Covaxin company warns people amid concerns

The Hyderabad-based vaccine-maker, in a fact sheet for recipients and caregivers, said that even pregnant and nursing women should not take the vaccine.
Vaccine side-effects will not result in death: AIIMS Director

According to AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria, the main vaccine side-effects are body ache, fever and pain at injection site, which occur in less than 10 per cent of people and subside in 1-2 days.
Separate consent form for Covaxin recipients: Compensation from Bharat Biotech in case of casualty

The form says that in case of any adverse and serious condition, the COVID-19 vaccine receiver will be provided utmost care at the health centre. Read on to know more.
Dr Reddy's gets nod for phase 3 clinical trial of Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V

The Phase 3 study of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine will be conducted on 1500 subjects as part of the randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study in India.
Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers will not be offered Covid-19 vaccine: Health Ministry

"The interchangeability of COVID-19 vaccines is not permitted. The second dose should also be of the same COVID-19 vaccine which was administered as the first dose".
COVID-19 vaccine alert: Side-effects, contraindications of Covaxin, Covishield

On the eve of the COVID-19 vaccination drive, the Health Ministry has issued an advisory to the states as to what to expect after administering the shots. Read on to know more.
Covid-19 may eventually resemble the common cold in future, scientists predict

The study, published in the journal Science suggests that the virus will become "endemic," which means it'll circulate at low levels and rarely cause serious illness.
Should you get a shot if you’ve already had COVID-19? Here’s what experts say

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that 3 crore frontline workers will be vaccinated in the first phase and 30 crore citizens will get the COVID shot in the next few months.
Coronavirus: First consignment of Serum Institute's Covishield vaccine arrives in Delhi

The first consignment of 'Covishield' vaccine consisting of 34 boxes and weighing 1,088 kg was carried from Pune to Delhi on SpiceJet flight 8937.
World’s largest mass vaccination drive to start from Jan 16: Safety measures in place

PM Modi on Monday said that India is entering into a decisive battle against COVID-19, as the country prepares for the 'Made in India' vaccination drive from Jan 16.
Despite vaccines, Covid-19 herd immunity won't be achieved in 2021: WHO

"We are not going to achieve any levels of population immunity or herd immunity in 2021," WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan told a briefing.
Indian COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective and affordable, says IMA

The Indian Medical Association has come out in favour of the approved COVID-19 vaccines, stating that they have been found inducing "good protective levels of antibodies".
Bharat Biotech’s nasal COVID-19 vax trials may start soon: Here’s what we know about this vax

Bharat Biotech has applied to the DGCI for permission to start Phase 1 and 2 trials of their nasal COVID-19 vaccine. Read on to know more about this vax.
COVID-19 vaccinations may start by Jan 11-12 in India: Shots to be dispatched today

India is ready for the COVID-19 vaccination drive and roll-out of vaccines may start as early as January 11 or latest by January 12. Read on to know more.
4,400 adverse events reported in US after receiving Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Nearly 4,400 adverse events were reported after people received the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in the US, with 21 cases determined to be anaphylaxis, according to CDC.
CoWIN app for COVID-19 vaccination: From where you can download it? How to register? Here’s all you need to know

To facilitate a smooth roll out of the Coronavirus vaccines, the Centre has developed a digital platform, named CoWIN (COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network).
Revoke vaccine approval, demands scientists-doctors forum: Science cannot be compromised, they say

The Progressive Medicos and Scientists Forum have demanded the rollback of approvals for emergency use authorisation given to two COVID-19 vaccine candidates by the DCGI.

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