Page 23 - Vaccine

Biocon Biologics, Serum Institute Life Sciences enter strategic alliance

Work on mRNA platform, antibodies for dengue, HIV in the plan

20% of India's adult population fully vaccinated: Health ministry

The government has also condemned the report by the New York Times that said that the ICMR suppressed data showing the risks of a second wave

UK medical officers give nod for coronavirus vaccines for children

The move means around 3 million children could be eligible for the jab, which is expected to be given through schools

First dose of Covid vaccine is 96.6% effective in preventing death: Govt

India has vaccinated 58% of its adult population with the first dose of Covid vaccine, while around 18% have been fully vaccinated with both doses

Vaccine alliance expects to ship 1.4 billion doses by end of the year

The UN-backed program to get vaccines to the neediest people in the world has again scaled back its target, projecting about 1.4 billion doses will available through by the end of the year

Cumulative Covid vaccine doses administered in India crosses 710 mn: Govt

The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 710 mn, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday

Covid-19 vaccination: 700 mn vax doses so far, 100 mn in just 13 days

India has so far fully vaccinated 17 per cent of its adult population, while 56 per cent have got their first dose

80% Covid immunity lost in 6 months in some after Pfizer shot: US study

The researchers particularly looked at humoral immunity - also called antibody-mediated immunity - to measure the body's defences

Pfizer booster likely by September 20, Moderna may be delayed: Fauci

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican, criticised the Biden administration for "mixed messaging."

Rich countries hog Covid-19 vaccines. Is there a solution?

China and Russia were early to export vaccines as a tool of diplomacy

Govt partnering pharma industry to develop multi-variant Covid-19 vax

It is possible to develop multi-variant vaccines on the inactivated virus vaccine platform like Bharat Biotech's Covaxin

Over 676 million Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 67.65 crore on Friday, the Union health ministry said. As many as 51,88,894 vaccine doses were administered on Friday, it said. This is according to the 7 pm provisional report. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late night, the ministry said. Cumulatively, 26,66,03,686 individuals in the 18-44 age group across states and union territories have received their first dose and 3,20,41,597 have received their second dose since the start of phase-3 of the vaccination drive, according to health ministry data. The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level, the ministry underlined.

India to export Covid vaccines after its public health needs are met: Govt

The Centre on Thursday said India would start exporting Covid-19 vaccines after its public health needs are met

Covid-19: Saudi Arabia now has the world's toughest vaccine rules

Few countries have imposed restrictions as tight as those in Saudi Arabia, where refusal to vaccinate can block shoppers from grocery stores

With 12.6 million Covid-19 doses, India hits another record in 5 days

According to the health ministry, more than 643.6 million vaccine doses have been provided to states so far

Over 630 million Covid vaccine doses supplied to states so far: Centre

More than 63.09 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have so far been provided to the states and Union territories by the Centre for free and under the direct state procurement category, health ministry said

Covid-19 pandemic: First dose-seekers helped drive record vaccination

Business Standard looked at the top five states contributing the most to the record

Okinawa in Japan finds contaminants in Moderna Covid-19 vaccines: Report

The Okinawa vaccines are from different Moderna lots already suspended by the Japanese government due to reports of contamination, NHK said

Expense on R&D for Covid-19 drugs, vax, devices will count as CSR

The CSR FAQs provide details of what would qualify as administrative overheads

Injecting certainty

India needs a coherent vaccination plan