Despite record vaccinations in India, 4 crore eligible beneficiaries yet to take even single Covid-19 vaccine shot
"As on 18th July, an estimated 4 crore eligible beneficiaries have not taken even a single dose of Covid vaccine," Minister of State for Health, Bharati Pravin Pawar told the Lok Sabha.
Jul 22, 2022, 18:13 PM IST
India relaxes 9-month mandatory waiting period for Covid-19 precaution dose for overseas travellers
Union Health Mansukh Mandaviya said in a tweet, “Indian citizens and students travelling overseas can now take the precaution dose as required by the guidelines of the destination country."
May 12, 2022, 15:30 PM IST
Soon, booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine for Indians travelling overseas
The Centre is likely to soon rollout precaution dose of Covid vaccine for people travelling overseas for education, jobs, participation in sports competitions and foreign seminars.
Mar 26, 2022, 16:58 PM IST
Covid vaccination, including precaution doses, to be delayed by 3 months after recovery: Centre
Union Health Ministry said requests have been received from various quarters for guidance in regard to the administration of precaution dose to the eligible persons having Covid illness.
Jan 22, 2022, 10:12 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir kickstart booster vaccination against COVID
Jammu and Kashmir government started on Monday (January 10) started administering the booster dose of the COVID vaccine to its eligible population, which includes healthcare and frontline workers, and the immune-compromised senior citizens.
Jan 10, 2022, 18:14 PM IST
India begins administering COVID vaccine 'precaution dose' to senior citizens, healthcare and frontline workers
Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Telangana, among other states started administering precaution dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from today.
Jan 10, 2022, 10:48 AM IST
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, India to begin administering 'precaution dose' from today
An estimated 1.05 crore healthcare and 1.9 crore frontline workers, and 2.75 crore comorbid people in the 60 plus age group would be administered the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Jan 10, 2022, 06:24 AM IST
COVID-19 vaccination: India all set to rollout precaution dose from today, here’s all you need to know
Nearly 1.05 crore healthcare, 1.9 crore frontline workers, and 2.75 crore comorbid people in the 60 plus age group would be administered the precaution dose, health ministry sources said.
Jan 09, 2022, 23:12 PM IST
India to begin administering COVID-19 vaccine ‘precaution’ dose to healthcare, frontline workers and those aged 60 from January 10
There is no need for new registration of those taking the precautionary dose and they can directly take an appointment from Saturday or walk-in, the Union Health Ministry had said.
Jan 09, 2022, 06:00 AM IST
No prescription required for ‘precaution’ dose: Centre clears air about those above 60 with comorbidities
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan categorically underlined that the government has not issued any directions on the requirement of the doctor`s certificate to establish comorbidity at the vaccination centre.
Dec 29, 2021, 09:07 AM IST
COVID-19: Booster dose guidelines for senior citizens out. Check here
Health Ministry said that persons with co-morbidities and those aged above 60 years are expected to get advice from their doctor on the matter of getting a precaution dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dec 28, 2021, 16:25 PM IST
Are you 60 years old or above? Here's what you need to do to get COVID 'precaution' dose
In his recent address to the nation, PM Modi said the precaution dose will also be available for citizens above 60 years of age and with comorbidities on the advice of their doctor from January 10 next year as well.
Dec 27, 2021, 09:43 AM IST
