COVID-19 vaccines

Obesity, alcohol consumption can lower effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines

Health experts say several other factors, including obesity, alcohol consumption, may lower the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines.
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.
India launches world's largest Covid-19 vaccination drive: Who received the first shot?

The vaccination drive will be carried out in 3,006 sites across the country, where 100 beneficiaries each will be given either Covaxin or Covishield Covid-19 vaccine.
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.
Centre will bear the cost of the first round of Covid vaccines: Modi

Indian vaccines are more cost effective than any other vaccine in the world, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. Notably, the DCGI had approved two vaccines: Covishield - developed by Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for emergency use in the country.
Covid-19 vaccination drive from next week: 89 Delhi hospitals chosen for first phase

The Covid vaccination drive will be carried out in 5,000 sites across India. The Delhi government has finalized 89 hospitals for the same, according to Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.
To get vaccinated or not? Fear and hope as Covid-19 vaccine rolls out

As India rolls out the world's largest inoculation drive on Jan 16, adverse reactions in other countries to the Covid-19 vaccine and efficacy of the homegrown shot have raised concerns.
29 cases of anaphylaxis reported after initial mRNA-based COVID-19 shots in the US

At least 29 people vaccinated with mRNA-based COVID-19 shots in the US developed anaphylaxis, a 'life-threatening' allergic reaction. Read on to know more.

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