India's drugs regulator gives nod to phase-3 clinical trial of Covovax as Covid-19 booster dose
The DCGI approved Covovax for restricted use in emergency situations in adults on December 28 last year and for inoculating the beneficiaries in the 12-17 years age group, subject to certain conditions, on March 9.
Mar 23, 2022, 18:23 PM IST
COVID-19 booster dose will be the same vaccine as has been given previously: Centre
"Those who've received Covaxin will receive Covaxin, those who've received primary two doses of Covishield will receive Covishield," said Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, NITI Aayog.
Jan 05, 2022, 17:43 PM IST
Omicron threat: Canada advises against foreign travel, Ontario limits events
Officials said the best defense is to get a booster shot. “That's our plan and that's what we're going to get done,” Ford said.
Dec 16, 2021, 06:39 AM IST
Australia shortens wait time for COVID-19 booster doses amid Omicron scare
Australia had previously said it would offer the booster to everyone over 18 who had had their second dose of the vaccine six months earlier. But with rising cases of the Omicron variant, Health Minister said the time interval will be shortened to five months after the second dose.
Dec 12, 2021, 11:06 AM IST
Omicron threat: Parliamentary panel asks Health Ministry, agencies to assess requirement of vaccine booster shots
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs recommended that Health ministry in coordination with the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) and the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) should assess the requirement of booster doses in India to address the different variants of the virus.
Dec 10, 2021, 18:43 PM IST
SII seeks approval for Covishield vaccine as booster dose amid Omicron variant concerns
SII sought approval for the Covishield vaccine as a booster dose citing adequate stock of the vaccine is available in the country.
Dec 02, 2021, 10:47 AM IST
Booster shot not ‘central theme’, two vaccine doses remain priority: Centre on COVID-19 situation
Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava said that vaccine acceptance, COVID-appropriate behavior, responsible travel and celebration of festivals are some of the things that need to be taken care of.
Sep 16, 2021, 17:19 PM IST
Facing threat of third COVID wave, India is still planning a booster shot!
Apart from Israel, Germany, France and UK have stated that they might soon begin supplying booster shots to the public.
Aug 06, 2021, 08:51 AM IST
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
Israel rolls out Pfizer's COVID booster shots to at-risk adults
The decision for the third jab comes as Israel is witnessing an outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant, after being one of the first to fully inoculate more than 60 percent of adults in the country.
Jul 13, 2021, 15:27 PM IST
