Coronavirus Vaccine

mRNA Covid shots could make cancer immunotherapy more effective, says study

Scientists have found that Covid-19 mRNA vaccines could enhance immune responses in cancer patients, potentially transforming how immunotherapy works

World wants more vaccines, but anti-vaccine America isn't helping

Most governments are trying to fight vaccine hesitancy with science and investment, while the United States heads in the opposite direction

From Covid-19 to cancer care: What are mRNA vaccines and how do they work?

mRNA vaccines made headlines during Covid-19, now they could redefine cancer treatment. Here's what Nobel Prize-winning technology is and how it works

Health ID - Digital, Secure, Inclusive

With a federated architecture, no health records will be stored in a central repository, reducing the risk of a single hacked server leading to leakages

Piyush Goyal seeks apology from CM Siddaramaiah over remarks on vaccine

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday demanded that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah apologise to the country's scientists and pharmaceutical sector for his recent remarks linking COVID-19 vaccines to a spate of heart attack deaths in the state and questioned whether he was "running the agenda of foreign forces". Accusing the Chief Minister of "insulting" India's scientists, startups, and its pharmaceutical strength, Goyal said his comments undermine the people who worked tirelessly during the pandemic. According to Goyal, it is "unfortunate" that such remarks are coming from the CM of a country that is known as the 'pharmacy of the world', a country where our startups are expanding and forming an ecosystem, a country where our vaccines were exported on a large scale to other nations. This was possible only because our pharmaceutical companies had the strength and innovation to produce vaccines at a cost of less than Rs 100, he told reporters here. Lauding the pharmaceutical

'Our vaccines are safe': Covishield makers support ICMR-Aiims findings

ICMR-Aiims studies found no link between Covid-19 vaccines and sudden deaths in adults; heart issues, genetics, and lifestyle factors were identified as primary causes, not vaccination

Karnataka CM's remark on Covid vaccines 'factually incorrect': Biocon chief

Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Thursday opposed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's remarks linking covid-19 vaccines with a spate of heart attack deaths in the state's Hassan district, saying such claims are "'factually incorrect" and "misleading". Siddaramaiah has suggested that the recent heart attack deaths in Hassan district may be linked to the vaccination drive. He had also claimed the vaccines were 'hastily' approved. In a social media post, Shaw said "covid-19 vaccines developed in India were approved under the Emergency Use Authorisation framework, following rigorous protocols aligned with global standards for safety and efficacy. To suggest that these vaccines were 'hastily' approved is factually incorrect and contributes to public misinformation." "These vaccines have saved millions of lives and, like all vaccines, may cause side effects in a very small number of individuals. It is important to acknowledge the science and data-driven processes behind their ...

No link between Covid-19 vaccines and sudden deaths, says health ministry

ICMR and Aiims studies find that genetics, lifestyle and post-Covid factors-not vaccines-are responsible for sudden deaths in young adults

Siddaramaiah flags possible Covid vaccine link in heart attack deaths

"In this regard, the process of examining and analysing heart patients is also underway," Siddaramaiah said

On guard, to keep waves at bay: No rush to stockpile Covid vaccines

The virus may have lost its 'bite', but is still highly transmissible, as experts point out

US Health Secy removes members of committee advising CDC on vaccine usage

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has vowed to replace all 17 members of the committee with his picks, according to a press statement shared by the Department of Health and Human Services

New mRNA vaccine is more effective, less costly to develop, shows study

The lessons learned from this study could inform more efficient vaccine development for other constantly evolving RNA viruses with pandemic potential, said senior author Suresh Kuchipudi

Covid booster jab not needed, say experts; high-risk groups need protection

Public health experts recommend a risk-based Covid response focused on the elderly and immunocompromised instead of mass booster vaccination campaigns

NB.1.8.1 Covid-19 variant makes up 10% cases globally: Should you worry?

Fatigue, cough and a runny nose may be more than a cold as NB.1.8.1 spreads-here's how serious it is, how it spreads, and what vaccines still protect against

Covid-19 cases rising again: Should you wear a mask again? Experts say yes

As India reports over 4,300 active Covid-19 cases, experts urge precaution with masks, boosters, and hygiene amid rising sub-variants and health alerts

India crosses 4K active Covid cases, records 5 deaths in last 24 hours

India's active Covid-19 cases reach 4,026 with Kerala having the highest caseload; five deaths reported on Monday including two in Maharashtra

Active Covid-19 cases in India rise to 3,758; 2 deaths reported in 24 hours

State-wise, after Kerala (1,400), the highest active caseloads are in Maharashtra (485), Delhi (436), Gujarat (320), Karnataka (238), West Bengal (287), Tamil Nadu (199), and Uttar Pradesh (149)

US FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose Covid-19 vaccine 'mNexspike'

The US approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it not a replacement for the company's existing shot, but a second option. The new vaccine, mNexspike, is a step toward next-generation coronavirus vaccines. It's made in a way that allows for a lower dose a fifth of the dose of its current COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax by refining its immune target. The approval adds an important new tool to help protect people at high risk of severe disease from COVID-19, Stephane Bancel, Moderna's CEO, said in a statement Saturday. The Food and Drug Administration approved the new vaccine for use in all adults 65 and older, and for people age 12 to 64 who have a least one health condition that puts them at increased risk from the coronavirus. That's the same limit that the FDA set in licensing another COVID-19 vaccine option from competitor Novavax. Those restrictions are a departure from how the US has handled COVID-19 vaccines until now, reflecti

Covid vaccines not recommended for children, pregnant women: US health secy

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. In a 58-second video posted on the social media site X, Kennedy said he removed COVID-19 shots from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations for those groups. No one from the CDC was in the video, and CDC officials referred questions about the announcement to Kennedy and the US Department of Health and Human Services. US health officials, following recommendations by infectious disease experts, have been urging annual COVID-19 boosters for all Americans ages 6 months and older. A CDC advisory panel is set to meets in June to make recommendations about the fall shots. Among its options are suggesting shots for high-risk groups but still giving lower-risk people the choice to get vaccinated. But Kennedy, a leading anti-vaccine advocate before becoming health secretary, decided not to wait. He said that annual ...

Datanomics: Rising Covid cases put spotlight on India's healthcare system

Without urgent boosts in investment, experts warn India will struggle to meet both everyday and emergency health demands