Coronavirus vaccine

Covid vaccines effective against severe cases in children, study finds

August 21, 2023 2:09 pm

Globally, 16,100 COVID-19 deaths have been reported in those up to 19 years old, according to the researchers.

Medics fear cricketer Shane Warne's sudden death may have been precipitated by COVID-19 vaccine

June 21, 2023 7:50 am

Cardiologists Dr Aseem Malhotra and Dr Chris Neil, who is also President of the Australian Medical Professionals' Society (AMPS), said the post-mortem findings for Warne, 52, revealed coronary atherosclerosis or heart disease.

WHO updates COVID-19 vaccination guidelines; check out the revised recommendations

March 29, 2023 2:50 pm

The roadmap considers the cost-effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination for those at lower risk--namely healthy children and adolescents--compared to other health interventions. It also includes recommendations on additional booster doses and spacing of boosters.

Novak Djokovic will miss Miami Open over COVID-19 vaccine status after being denied exemption

March 18, 2023 10:44 am

Djokovic, who missed last year's Australian Open after being deported from that country due to his vaccination status, has said he would skip Grand Slams rather than have a COVID shot.

Covid-19: Amid growing concerns about their adverse effects, your basic guide to understanding mRNA vaccines

January 10, 2023 4:30 pm

Vaccines help prevent infection by preparing the body to fight foreign pathogens like bacteria, viruses, etc. All vaccines introduce a harmless piece of a particular bacteria or virus into the body, triggering an immune response

Covid-19: Should you club nasal vaccines and booster jabs?

December 28, 2022 3:58 pm

"Nothing is going to happen if you 'over-take' vaccines; you are not going to get extra protection by taking a jab along with a nasal vaccine," said a doctor

Ex-WHO Chief Scientist: Third dose of original COVID-19 vaccine is still good against severe disease, death. Watch out for variants of concern

December 29, 2022 7:30 am

Former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan talks about COVID-19 gradually settling down to being an endemic, the prospects of nasal vaccine in stimulating mucosal immunity and preventing infection and whether Indians need a fourth vaccine

Covid-19: Should you take a second precautionary or booster dose?

December 28, 2022 7:48 am

Reports suggest health practitioners urge for second booster or precautionary dose in a Covid-19 meeting with Mandaviya; is it required?

Intranasal vaccine gets clearance as booster option in Covid fight

December 24, 2022 7:34 am

The vaccine, which is delivered without a needle through the nose, will be available in a few days at private centres across the country. It is expected to be available as an option on the Government’s vaccine management platform, CoWIN, from late Friday.

Why Bharat Biotech's nasal vaccine can be a practical option

December 24, 2022 10:54 am

Being an intranasal vaccine, BBV154 may produce local antibodies in the upper respiratory tract which may have the potential to reduce infection and transmission

Workers battle economic crisis during Covid restrictions in Kolkata

June 14, 2021 2:54 pm

The restrictions imposed to tackle the spread of the pandemic has added to the woes of the economically weaker sections of the society, with migrant workers being badly hit.

24 crore people vaccinated so far, Govt says over 25.87 crore doses provided to states

June 12, 2021 3:07 pm

Dr V K Paul, who heads the country’s Covid task force, said the US decision will not have any regulatory impact in India.

Centre allows walk-ins for 18+, but are there enough vaccines?

May 25, 2021 12:50 pm

The Centre has now allowed walk-in registration for vaccination for the 18-44 age group. However, the option is only open at government-run Covid vaccination centres for now.

From PM to President: All leaders who have taken Covid vaccine

March 03, 2021 7:41 pm

World's largest Covid-19 inoculation drive begins in India

January 16, 2021 5:11 pm

Over three crore medical professionals and frontline workers are set to get a shot of anti-Covid vaccine after Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday launched India’s Covid-19 vaccination drive.

Special flights, police escort: States receive first batch of Covid-19 vaccines

January 13, 2021 4:04 pm

Inoculation drive: Covishield 'on the move' to vaccinate India

January 12, 2021 2:51 pm

India prepares for the world's largest vaccination drive against Covid-19

January 02, 2021 4:48 pm

Coronavirus vaccines roll out around the world

December 28, 2020 7:23 pm

As a second wave of the coronavirus hits countries around the world, the first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine are being distributed to healthcare workers and vulnerable residents and staff of nursing homes.

PM Modi reviews Covid vaccine progress in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Pune

November 28, 2020 9:18 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Pune to review the development and manufacturing process of coronavirus vaccines at facilities in these cities.