DNA: Astrazeneca withdraws Covid vaccine
AstraZeneca admitted in a British court that their Covid vaccine could cause side effects such as blood clotting and falling platelets.
May 09, 2024, 00:02 AM IST
Covishield Maker AstraZeneca Withdraws Covid-19 Vaccine Globally, Cites 'Surplus Of Available Updated Vaccines'
According to AstraZeneca, the vaccination has been replaced by revised shots that address novel variations.
May 08, 2024, 09:59 AM IST
AstraZeneca's Covishield Vaccine Can Lead To Rare Blood Clots As Side Effect: Know All About TTS
British pharma bigwig AstraZeneca has admitted that its COVID-19 vaccine can lead to a rare blood clotting condition known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS).
Apr 30, 2024, 15:53 PM IST
Monkeypox cases due to the side effect of AstraZeneca/Covishield vaccine? Answer is here
Monkeypox outbreak: Social media posts claiming the chimpanzee adenovirus vector used in AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, causes Monkeypox have surfaces, PTI reported.
Jun 02, 2022, 17:55 PM IST
AstraZeneca booster shots offer significant protection against Omicron: Researchers
The study on AstraZeneca's vaccine, Vaxzevria, showed that after a three-dose course, neutralising levels against Omicron were broadly similar to those against Delta after two doses.
Dec 23, 2021, 16:25 PM IST
In a first, US clears AstraZeneca antibody for long-term prevention against COVID-19 infection
The AstraZeneca antibody-drug cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday is different. It's the first authorised for long-term prevention against COVID-19 infection, rather than short-term treatment.
Dec 09, 2021, 07:52 AM IST
World Heart Day: AstraZeneca to use new vaccine technology to treat cancer, heart disease
The technology was originally intended for targeting COVID-19 and works by delivering genetic material called self-amplifying RNA to human cells. The cells are then trained to recognise and respond to infection.
Sep 29, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
Covishield is now an approved vaccine in the UK - what this revised advisory means for travellers from India
According to news reports, Indians vaccinated with two doses of Covishield will still require to quarantine
Sep 22, 2021, 13:36 PM IST
Thailand develops robotic system 'Auto Vacc' to draw out COVID-19 vaccine doses efficiently
Researchers in Thailand have developed a machine to draw out COVID-19 vaccine doses more efficiently and optimise lower-than-expected supplies.
Aug 25, 2021, 17:05 PM IST
Pfizer, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines less effective against Delta variant: Oxford study
Two doses of either vaccine still provided at least the same level of protection as having had COVID-19 before through natural infection, the Oxford-based researchers said.
Aug 19, 2021, 14:46 PM IST
Rare blood clot from AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine poses high risk of death
UK researchers have found that although the syndrome - vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT) - occurs in just one out of 50,000 cases, those who do get it have a very low chance of survival.
Aug 12, 2021, 15:57 PM IST
AstraZeneca, Pfizer vaccine antibody levels may decline after 2-3 months: Lancet study
According to a study in the journal, the total antibody levels start to wane six weeks after complete immunisation with Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines, and can reduce by more than 50% over 10 weeks. The findings support recommendations that adults who are clinically vulnerable, those aged 70 years or over, and all residents of care homes for older adults should be prioritised for booster dose
Jul 27, 2021, 13:29 PM IST
As Moderna readies to make an entry into India, list of other COVID-19 vaccine options available
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has hinted that the supply of COVID-19 vaccines is about to increase in the coming days.
Jul 03, 2021, 23:42 PM IST
British PM Boris Johnson says Covishield shot should be accepted in vaccine passport schemes
About 5 million people in Britain are thought to have had the vaccine made by Serum Institute in India, known as Covishield.
Jul 02, 2021, 19:53 PM IST
AstraZeneca tests COVID booster shots against Beta-variant
The booster shot, named AZD2816, will be administered to individuals who have previously been fully vaccinated with two doses of AstraZeneca vaccine/Vaxzervia or an mRNA vaccine, at least three months after their last injection.
Jun 28, 2021, 16:50 PM IST
AstraZeneca begins trials for modified booster vaccine against Beta variant of COVID-19
“Testing booster doses of existing vaccines and new variant vaccines is important to ensure we are best prepared to stay ahead of the pandemic coronavirus, should their use be needed," said chief investigator.
Jun 28, 2021, 07:20 AM IST
Single jab of Pfizer, AstraZeneca offers 60 per cent protection: Lancet study
The Lancet study said, "Single-dose vaccination with either the AstraZeneca or the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine reduces the risk of SARS-CoV-2 in older residents in long-term care facilities."
Jun 24, 2021, 14:06 PM IST
Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine 80% effective against B1.617.2 variant of COVID-19: UK govt study
The Oxford/AstraZeneca two-dose vaccine is also being produced by the Serum Institute of India as Covishield and being administered among the adult population in India to protect against the deadly virus.
Jun 22, 2021, 11:12 AM IST
When to take second Covishield vaccine dose? Here’s what AstraZeneca says
“An immunization policy that aims to vaccinate the largest number of people in the quickest possible time with at least one dose makes sense in the present circumstances in India,” AstraZeneca chief investigator said.
Jun 19, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine linked with small risk of low blood platelets, claims new study
The team, led by researchers at the University of Edinburgh in the UK, noted that people at most risks from ITP tended to be older -- a median age of 69 years old -- and had at least one underlying chronic health problem such as coronary heart disease, diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
Jun 10, 2021, 13:36 PM IST
