Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine for people above 60, comorbid people from March 1, free at government centres

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said COVID-19 vaccines will be given for free at government centres but private centres will charge for it.
54-year-old man dies after taking COVID-19 vaccine Covishield in Delhi

A Delhi-based sanitation worker died days after administering the COVID-19 vaccine Covishield. He was the sole bread earner for his family.
AIIMS Director answers questions about COVID-19 vaccines: Know the facts here

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Randeep Guleria on Friday took to Twitter to answer COVID-19 vaccine-related questions. Read on to know more.
36 COVID-19 vaccine recipients develop rare blood disorder after getting Moderna, Pfizer shots

In a new development that is bound to increase fears of people, reports of COVID-19 vaccine recipients developing a rare blood disorder is being reported now.
Jharkhand health staffer dies two days after getting COVID-19 vaccine

Adding to the list of COVID-19 vaccine fatality, a 45-year-old man from Jharkhand died two days after taking the COVID jab. But his post-mortem report is still awaited.
India fastest country to reach 4 million COVID-19 vaccination mark: Health ministry

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, the health ministry stated that 14 states and Union Territories (UTs) have not reported any deaths in the last 24 hours
UK Covid-19 variant has mutated again, may reduce vaccine effectiveness: Scientists

While the United Kingdom (UK) is trying hard to control the spread of a Covid-19 variant called B.1.1.7, scientists have found some worrying new genetic changes in the variant.
Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine shows 91.6% efficacy in phase 3 trials: Lancet

The calculation is based on the analysis of 78 confirmed cases of Covid-19 identified in the placebo group (62 cases) and in the vaccine group (16 cases).
Non-routine vaccines: What they are and who should get them?

Non-routine vaccines are recommended for travellers and some specific groups who may be exposed to dangerous or deadly diseases. Read to know the vaccine that come under these category as well as who should get them.
COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V launch in India likely in March: Phase 3 trials to conclude in February

The Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V may be available in India in March after it is granted approval for Emergency Use Authorisation.
Waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine may stretch to late 2022

A new study says that the vaccination programme against the COVID-19 pandemic may well stretch to late 2022. Read on to know more.
Odisha man dies after taking COVID-19 vaccine, another develops bacterial sepsis

Adding to the list of COVID-19 vaccine fatality, a man in Odisha died after taking the coronavirus vaccine and his post-mortem report is awaited.
India’s Covaxin can neutralize UK variant of COVID-19, finds new study

Indian scientists have found that Covaxin can effectively neutralizes UK variants of COVID-19 and reduce possibility of mutant virus escape.
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.

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