India supplied over 250 million Covid-19 vaccines to 98 counties: NITI Ayog
In January 2021, India launched the Vaccine Maitri (Vaccine Friendship) initiative - a major diplomatic effort to gift and supply made-in-India vaccines to low-income and developing countries globally.
Jul 15, 2022, 07:15 AM IST
COVID-19 vaccines save lives for people of all sizes, says Lancet study
Vaccine effectiveness was similar for those with a higher body mass index (BMI) and of a healthy weight, but slightly lower in the underweight group, who were also the least likely to have been vaccinated, the researchers said.
Jul 01, 2022, 09:20 AM 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
We supplied Made-in India Covid-19 vaccines to 100 nations: PM Modi tells Indians in Japan
PM Modi, who is in Tokyo to attend the Quad Summit 2020 also said India and Japan are natural partners and Tokyo has played an important role in India`s development journey.
May 23, 2022, 22:21 PM IST
Omicron-specific Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine cleared for clinical trial in China
The two candidates, both containing inactivated or "killed" Omicron virus and similar to the two Sinopharm vaccines in use in China, will be tested in adults who have already received two or three vaccine doses.
Apr 16, 2022, 14:33 PM IST
Over 20.6 cr Covid vaccines lying unused with states, UTs: Centre amid rising cases
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Saturday, informed that more than 20.60 crore balance and unutilized coronavirus vaccine doses are still available with the states and Union Territories (UTs).
Apr 16, 2022, 11:11 AM IST
Corbevax receive emergency use authorisation for 12-18 years age group
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) grants final approval to Biological E's Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax, for children between 12-18 years of age.
Feb 21, 2022, 19:01 PM IST
Serum Institute seeks EUA for Covovax Covid-19 vaccine for 12-17 years age group
The data from two studies on about 2,707 individuals aged 12 to 17 years show Covovax is highly efficacious, immunogenic, safe and well-tolerated in this age group, said Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at SII.
Feb 21, 2022, 18:48 PM IST
Covaxin to be evaluated as Covid-19 vaccine candidate in US: Bharat Biotech
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted its clinical hold on the Ocugen, Inc Investigational New Drug application (IND) to evaluate the COVID-19 vaccine candidate, BBV152, known as Covaxin outside the United States.
Feb 19, 2022, 21:21 PM IST
DCGI grants emergency use authorisation to Corbevax for 12-18 year age group
This approval for Corbevax is likely to speed up the ongoing vaccination drive for children between 15 and 18 years of age, and also for those between 12 and 14 years of age. However, the approval is subject to certain conditions.
Feb 15, 2022, 00:33 AM IST
US lawmakers urge President Joe Biden to ensure global supply of Covid-19 vaccines
The letter was written by Barbara Lee; Judy Chu, chair of the influential Congressional Asian American Pacific Caucus; Raul Ruiz, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus; and Joyce Beatty, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Feb 04, 2022, 08:32 AM IST
Booster doses of current Covid-19 vaccines need to be updated: WHO's Technical Advisory Group
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that current Covid-19 vaccines may need to be updated if they are to provide continued protection against emerging variants, including Omicron.
Jan 12, 2022, 09:39 AM IST
COVID-19 vaccination for 15-18 age group begins today, here's how to get the jab
According to the Union Health Ministry, only Bharat Biotech's 'Covaxin' will be administered in this population category.
Jan 03, 2022, 06:41 AM IST
After US, Israel clears COVID-19 vaccines for children aged between 5 to 11
Israel was one of the first countries in the world to carry out a broad vaccination campaign in its adult and adolescent population early this year, and it became the first country to carry out a widespread booster campaign over the summer.
Nov 15, 2021, 07:34 AM IST
COVID-19: US to accept WHO-approved vaccines for international visitors
Six coronavirus vaccines that are FDA authorized/approved or listed for emergency use by WHO will meet the criteria for travel to the US.
Oct 09, 2021, 06:43 AM IST
Sputnik Light has proven to be 'ideal booster' for other vaccines: Russian Direct Investment Fund
Stating its readiness to fight the COVID-19 globally, the Russian firm has said that one-shot Sputnik Light has proven to be an ideal booster for other vaccines.
Oct 08, 2021, 22:33 PM IST
Medicine From The Sky project: Medicines, COVID-19 vaccines delivery trial to begin in Telangana
The trial flights will be conducted from September 9 to October 10 at Vikarabad (Hyderabad), and a majority of them will be by tech start-up Skye Air Mobility.
Sep 08, 2021, 18:47 PM IST
Should you worry about COVID-19 vaccines being 'unnatural' or 'synthetic'?
Some of the newest vaccines, like the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, are grown in cells in large fermentation tanks. Recombinant protein vaccines, such as the hepatitis B vaccine, are made inside bacteria, then purified for use.
Sep 02, 2021, 09:21 AM 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
When will India have COVID-19 vaccines for children? ICMR-NIV Director answers
Currently, Phase II and III trials of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin are going on for children in the age group of 2-18 years.
Aug 18, 2021, 14:21 PM IST
