Vaccines work differently for different people based on their age group. Here we have an immunologist to talk about why vaccines for kids and adults are different.
The shelf life of indigenously-developed Covaxin has been further extended to 12 months. WHO has also approved global use of the vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech.
According to the data provided by the government, in the U.S., there have been more than 8,300 coronavirus-related hospitalizations of kids ages 5 to 11, about a third requiring intensive care.
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People with chronic health issues, including those with psoriasis, have an increased risk of severe illness if they get infected with COVID-19 virus.
So far, two vaccines have been given or are awaiting emergency use authorisation by the Indian Government- Covaxin and ZyCov-D.
Are you expecting? don't forget to get jabbed, since taking the vaccines will not do any harm to you, but catching the virus might leave you in serious condition.
Congratulating the country for the vaccination landmark, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO, South-East Asia, said it was not possible without strong political leadership.
Follow TheHealthSite.com for all the latest updates on COVID-19 from in and around the world.
COVID-19 vaccines are also highly efficient in preventing an individual from catching other coronaviruses in future epidemics. Read on to find out more about it.
Follow TheHealthSite.com for the latest news, information and updates on COVID-19 from in and around the world.
Unlike Pfizer booster shot, recipients of Moderna Covid vaccine would be given only a half-dose booster shot. Should India consider booster shots too?
Two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine administered in India as Covishield along with infection history can protect you from COVID-19 infection.
Instead of using the conventional syringe or a needle, Zydus Cadila vaccine is administered through an applicator, which will be used for the first time in the country.
However, the good news is when the vaccination drive began in India in January, the vaccine hesitancy stood at 60% which drastically reduced during the brutal second Covid wave that hit India in April-May.
The officials have revealed that the pharma company has proposed a price of Rs 1,900 for its three-dose jab that can be given to those above 12 years of age.
India witnessed a sharp fall in the daily cases of the virus infection. According to the Government's data, the two worst-hit states Kerala and Mizoram are now experiencing a drop in the daily cases. Follow this space for more such updates on COVID-19.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has, meanwhile, called for a delay in booster shots until people in poorer countries are fully vaccinated.
"The longer COVID-19 vaccine inequity persists, the more the virus will keep circulating and evolving," warns WHO.
Taking to Twitter, the CDC posted: "New @CDCMMWR shows fully vaccinated people had >10x lower risk of hospitalization or death from #COVID19 compared with those not fully vaccinated. The best way to protect yourself & those around you is to #SleeveUp."
Zydus Cadila's Covid-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D has already received DCGI approval for emergency use in children in the age group of 12-18 years.
The antibody response of individuals with confirmed pre-vaccination SARSCoV-2 infection was compared with those individuals without prior evidence of infection.
Confused to get the vaccine doses or not? In the United Kingdom, over 1 lakh people were saved from death only because they were fully vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus.
A new study reveals the benefits that lactating moms can enjoy by getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Read on to know more.
So far, two vaccines have been given or are awaiting emergency use authorisation by the Indian Government- Covaxin and ZyCov-D.
Are you expecting? don't forget to get jabbed, since taking the vaccines will not do any harm to you, but catching the virus might leave you in serious condition.
Congratulating the country for the vaccination landmark, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO, South-East Asia, said it was not possible without strong political leadership.
Follow TheHealthSite.com for all the latest updates on COVID-19 from in and around the world.
COVID-19 vaccines are also highly efficient in preventing an individual from catching other coronaviruses in future epidemics. Read on to find out more about it.
Follow TheHealthSite.com for the latest news, information and updates on COVID-19 from in and around the world.
Unlike Pfizer booster shot, recipients of Moderna Covid vaccine would be given only a half-dose booster shot. Should India consider booster shots too?
Two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine administered in India as Covishield along with infection history can protect you from COVID-19 infection.
Instead of using the conventional syringe or a needle, Zydus Cadila vaccine is administered through an applicator, which will be used for the first time in the country.
However, the good news is when the vaccination drive began in India in January, the vaccine hesitancy stood at 60% which drastically reduced during the brutal second Covid wave that hit India in April-May.
The officials have revealed that the pharma company has proposed a price of Rs 1,900 for its three-dose jab that can be given to those above 12 years of age.
India witnessed a sharp fall in the daily cases of the virus infection. According to the Government's data, the two worst-hit states Kerala and Mizoram are now experiencing a drop in the daily cases. Follow this space for more such updates on COVID-19.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has, meanwhile, called for a delay in booster shots until people in poorer countries are fully vaccinated.
"The longer COVID-19 vaccine inequity persists, the more the virus will keep circulating and evolving," warns WHO.
Taking to Twitter, the CDC posted: "New @CDCMMWR shows fully vaccinated people had >10x lower risk of hospitalization or death from #COVID19 compared with those not fully vaccinated. The best way to protect yourself & those around you is to #SleeveUp."
Zydus Cadila's Covid-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D has already received DCGI approval for emergency use in children in the age group of 12-18 years.
The antibody response of individuals with confirmed pre-vaccination SARSCoV-2 infection was compared with those individuals without prior evidence of infection.
Confused to get the vaccine doses or not? In the United Kingdom, over 1 lakh people were saved from death only because they were fully vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus.
A new study reveals the benefits that lactating moms can enjoy by getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Read on to know more.
India logged 30,948 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,53,398 comprising 1.09 per cent of the total infections.
Should one still get the jab? Yes, the vaccines may not assure anything about getting infected but can majorly reduce down the severity or the complexities of the infection.
New study reveals that mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 virus provoke a swift and strong response by the immune system's T cells. Read on.
This article has been contributed by renowned Dr. Ritu Garg- Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Manipal hospitals, Dwarka, New Delhi.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its recent report has stated that the finding supports its recommendation "that all eligible persons be offered Covid-19 vaccination, regardless of previous SARS-CoV-2 infection status."
