Page 52 - Vaccination

What is the second wave of Covid-19 and why should we be worried?

The disease could come back with a greater bang once the lockdown is lifted, with many of the infected being asymptomatic

Covid-19 vaccine: Oxford University to start human trials from today

The vaccine will be tested on around 500 volunteers and will focus on safety and tolerability, as well as providing an initial assessment of how effective the shot is

No community transmission yet, 500 samples test negative for Covid-19: ICMR

ICMR had collected 1020 random samples nationally between March 1 and 15. The results of the remaining 520 samples will be available Wednesday, March 18

Companies announce clinical trials for vaccine against China virus

At least four companies say they are working 'very rapidly' to find a vaccine.

Vaccine-on-wheels project covering three cities gets Gates Foundation grant

The concept is designed to improve vaccination coverage among low-income-family children, covers Gurgaon, Allahabad and Surat on pilot basis

How India can achieve full immunisation coverage of its population

Achieving a high performing immunisation program is one of the biggest challenges in the public health-care systems of developing countries

Two-thirds of Indian children are not vaccinated on time: Study

Although India is a leading producer and exporter of vaccines, the country has the greatest number of deaths among children under 5