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Don't slack off

Vaccination programme cannot lose govt attention

Over 1.84 billion Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

Over 1.59 crore (1,59,51,459) vaccine doses have so far been administered to beneficiaries in the age group of 12-14 years

Over 1.82 billion Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

The country launched vaccination for all people aged above 45 years from April 1 last year

DCGI gives nod to phase-3 clinical trial of Covid vaccine Covovax

The vaccine has not been included in the country's inoculation programme against Covid-19

Not over yet

Covid-19 still remains a big risk

Four vaccines approved for those below 18 years, govt tells Rajya Sabha

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization in consultation with Subject Expert Committee has approved four COVID-19 vaccines for restricted use in emergency situation for those aged below 18 years, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. The four vaccines which have been approved are Zydus Cadila's ZyCovD (in the age group of 12 years and older), Bharat Biotech's Covaxin (for >2 to <18 years age group), Biological E's Corbevax (for =5 to <18 years age group) and Serum Institute of India's Covovax (for >12 to <18 years age group), Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said in a written reply. The National COVID-19 vaccination programme was expanded to include adolescents aged 15 to 18 years from January 3, 2022. It was further expanded to children of age group 12 -14 years from March 16. The National Covid vaccination programme is guided by National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) and the National Expert Group on Vaccine ...

Tepid response on day 1 of Covid vaccination for 12-14 years group in Delhi

The first day of the Covid vaccination drive for 12-14 year-old children saw a lukewarm response with the vaccinators hoping for a better turnout during the weekend when the schools are closed.

Maha govt aims to cover 3.9 mn as vaccination for 12-14 age group begins

Vaccination of children in the age group of 12-14 years began in Maharashtra with the state government directing officials to hold ten dedicated sessions in each district to administer the doses.

Will India go for mixing vaccines for booster shot? Decision soon

A third shot that does not match the first two doses may be allowed

Over 1.79 bn coronavirus vaccine doses administered so far: Govt

The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 179.89 crore on Friday, the Union health ministry said.

16.4 mn people in Maha yet to take 2nd dose of Covid vaccines: Health dept

16.4 million people in Maharashtra are yet to take the second dose of coronavirus vaccines and the state health department is pursuing them to get jabbed at the earliest

DCGI grants emergency use authorisation to Covovax for 12-17 yrs age group

India's drug regulator has granted restricted emergency use authorisation to Serum Institute of India's COVID-19 vaccine Covovax for the 12-17 years age group subject to certain conditions

Over 1.79 bn Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Govt

The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 1.79 billion on Tuesday, the Union health ministry said.

Covid-19: Odisha tops list of full immunisation with 90.5% coverage

Apart from successful vaccination of people against COVID-19, Odisha has topped the list of full immunisation in the country with 90.5 per cent coverage, a senior health department official said.

92% Covid deaths this year among unvaccinated, shows govt data

Says rational to open schools, resume normal affairs while taking precautions

'Over 20 mn adolescents in 15-18 age group fully vaccinated against Covid'

Over 70 per cent of beneficiaries in the same age group have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine so far, according to a health ministry data

Covid vaccine makers shoot for exports as domestic demand may remain low

ZyCoV-D is already approved by the regulator for use in children aged 12 and more

Covid vaccination pace for 15-17 age group slows down further: Data

At the current pace, child vaccinations may only be complete by the end of the year. India has 83.3 million children in the 12-14 age group who are yet to be vaccinated

Aadhaar not mandatory on CoWIN portal for Covid vaccine: Centre tells SC

The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that Aadhaar card is not mandatory for registration on CoWIN portal for COVID-19 vaccination.

Centre places purchase order for 50 mn doses of Corbevax at Rs 145 apiece

The government is yet to decide on which segment of beneficiaries this new vaccine would be administered