AIIMS chief

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots might be needed to tackle new variants: AIIMS Chief

"It seems that we probably need the booster dose of vaccines as with the passage of time the immunity tends to fall. There is waning immunity. We would like to have a booster dose that will cover for various emerging variants," said Dr Guleria.

Jul 24, 2021, 11:31 AM IST

Nothing to panic: Human-to-human bird flu transmission rare, clarifies AIIMS chief Dr Guleria

"The transmission of the virus from birds to humans is rare and sustained human-to-human transmission of the H5N1 virus has not yet been established and therefore there is no need to panic. But then people working closely with poultry must take precautionary measures and maintain proper personal hygiene," Dr Guleria said.

Jul 22, 2021, 07:31 AM IST

Oxygen saturation of 92 or 93 not critical, don’t misuse oxygen cylinders: AIIMS Chief Randeep Guleria

Guleria added that such levels indicate that one should prepare to reach the hospital for treatment.

May 06, 2021, 21:02 PM IST

Radiology body calls AIIMS Director’s ‘CT scan causes cancer’ statement unscientific, irresponsible

The Association has mentioned that Dr. Guleria’s claims of a CT scan being equal to 300-400 X-Rays, upping Cancer risk are wrong and outdated. 

May 05, 2021, 21:24 PM IST

COVID-19: Is Corona 2.0 more dangerous? Watch AIIMS chief Randeep Guleria's interview

Is Corona 2.0 more dangerous? To know the answer watch the Interview of AIIMS chief Randeep Guleria.

Apr 02, 2021, 19:38 PM IST