Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech for copying its technology to develop Covid-19 vaccine
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said in a prepared statement that the vaccine developer pioneered that technology and invested billions of dollars in creating it.
Aug 26, 2022, 19:09 PM IST
Moderna recalls thousands of Covid-19 vaccine doses in Europe, here's why
No safety issues have been identified, Moderna said about the lots that were distributed in Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden in January.
Apr 09, 2022, 08:13 AM IST
Moderna seeks FDA approval for fourth Covid vaccine to be used as booster shot
Moderna is now seeking Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its fourth shot of the Covid-19 vaccine to be administered as a booster dose in eligible adults.
Mar 18, 2022, 09:55 AM IST
Moderna says its booster shot effective against Omicron
Moderna Covid-19 booster can boost neutralising antibody levels 37-fold higher than pre-boost levels.
Dec 21, 2021, 10:18 AM IST
Moderna booster effective against Omicron, claims drugmaker
An authorised dose of 50 microgram booster increased neutralising antibody levels against Omicron by approximately 37-fold compared to pre-boost levels, the company said in a statement.
Dec 20, 2021, 18:14 PM IST
US approves new booster of COVID-19 vaccines, mix and match dose
“The use of a single booster dose of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine may be administered at least 2 months after completion of the single-dose primary regimen to individuals 18 years of age and older," FDA said.
Oct 21, 2021, 06:30 AM IST
Contracting Covid 19 earlier doesn't mean you have a better immunity against coronavirus now
A new study suggests that the two doses of vaccination is necessary for people who have contracted the coronavirus earlier.
Sep 01, 2021, 07:41 AM IST
US gives full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
More than 200 million Pfizer doses have been administered in the US, and hundreds of millions more worldwide, since December.
Aug 23, 2021, 23:34 PM IST
Moderna vaccine approved in Australia amid lockdown in most populous state
One million doses of the vaccine will arrive in Australia in September, which will require two doses to be administered 28 days apart.
Aug 10, 2021, 08:38 AM IST
Documents for emergency use listing of Covaxin submitted to WHO, says Bharat Biotech
A WHO pre-qualification, or a EUL, is necessary for a vaccine company to supply vaccines for global facilities such as Covax or international procurement.
Jul 13, 2021, 07:19 AM IST
Pfizer, Moderna in discussions with India, trying to get solution on contractual issues: NITI Aayog's VK Paul
"We are in touch with them (Moderna and Pfizer). We are holding discussions. It is a process of negotiation and dialogues. We are trying to get a solution on contractual and commitments issues. This process is ongoing," said Dr V K Paul.
Jul 10, 2021, 07:18 AM IST
India expects to receive 3-4 million doses of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through COVAX by August
The country has so far administered 358.1 million vaccine doses – the most in the world after China – giving at least one dose to 31% of its estimated adult population of 944 million.
Jul 08, 2021, 08:52 AM 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
After Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines likely to get emergency use approval in India
Johnson & Johnson expressed confidence in making its single-dose vaccine available soon in India.
Jun 29, 2021, 20:16 PM IST
Vaccine no. 4 is almost here, Cipla gets nod to import Moderna jab
Pharmaceutical company Cipla has now got Drugs Controller General of India’s (DCGI) nod to import Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for restricted emergency use in India, say sources
Jun 29, 2021, 15:37 PM IST
Get Pfizer or Moderna for second dose after receiving AstraZeneca vaccine, suggests NACI
Canada`s National Advisory Committee on Immunizations (NACI) said that those who received the first shot of Oxford-AstraZeneca in their vaccination schedule can get vaccinated with a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine for their second dose.
Jun 18, 2021, 09:37 AM IST
Exclusive: Myths surrounding COVID-19 vaccination BUSTED - From is it safe for menstruating women to vaccine leading to infertility!
Myths surrounding the COVID vaccine doing the rounds on social media have made people sceptical about getting jabbed.
Jun 03, 2021, 16:46 PM IST
Centre may grant indemnity to COVID vaccine manufacturers Pfizer and Moderna: Sources
Granting indemnity is like giving a concessional request of legal protection from any claims linked to the use of their Covid-19 vaccines in India. India has so far not given an indemnity to any COVID vaccine manufacturer against the costs of compensation for any severe side effects so far.
Jun 02, 2021, 12:03 PM IST
Next-gen COVID shots: Cheaper, effective against more viruses
Scientists created safe and effective vaccines against COVID-19 at an unprecedented speed. But, according to industry leaders, the next generation of COVID shots will be low in cost, easier to deliver and preserve and effective against more viruses, media reports said on Tuesday.
Jun 02, 2021, 11:16 AM IST
B1617 variant spreading worldwide at 'frightening speed': Experts
The B1617 COVID-19 variant is spreading worldwide at 'frightening speed' and could aggravate the pandemic -- particularly in countries with low vaccination rates, according to the latest assessment of the virus by experts here.
Jun 01, 2021, 13:02 PM IST
