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Bharat Biotech seeks nod for phase-3 clinical trials of nasal vaccine

The Hyderabad-based vaccine maker conducted phase 2 trials on 650 volunteers

Covid vaccines can be tweaked for protection against new variants: Guleria

The COVID-19 vaccines can be "tweaked" to provide protection against new variants of the virus, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, Director Dr Randeep Guleria said. His remarks come amid rising cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus and the ongoing debate about whether a booster shot is needed to increase antibodies. Speaking at a programme organised here in Maharashtra on Sunday, Dr Guleria said that as far as the severity of the Omicron variant is concerned, the next few weeks will be very crucial. "Although there is this new variant of COVID-19, the silver lining is that it does seem to be a milder disease and we should have protection as far as the vaccine is concerned. And I think it is important to remember that vaccines can be tweaked," Dr Guleria here said on Sunday. "We will have second-generation vaccines. This is something which we need to keep in mind. The current vaccines are effective but with new variants, they will decrease on immunity, ...

Over 1.34 bn Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Govt

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 134.53 crore on Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry said.

Compulsory Covid vaccination comes into effect in Puducherry

Compulsory vaccination against Covid-19 has become mandatory in Puducherry from Sunday, Lt Governor Tamilsai Soundararajan said.

Over 132 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Govt

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16

Decision on booster dose will be based on scientific evidence: Mandaviya

Specific cluster outbreaks of Covid-19 in various parts of the country are also being investigated, INSACOG said

Vaccination picks up pace as Omicron variant puts nation on alert

Of the 36 states and Union Territories for which vaccination data is available, 20 states recorded a rise in vaccination growth during the last week.

Over 1.25 bn Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Health Min

The cumulative number of Covid vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 125 crore on Wednesday, the Union Health Ministry said.

Plan to vaccinate over 440 million children ready: Covid panel chief

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation is working on a comprehensive policy on a booster shot and additional doses in the next two weeks

Over 120.96 cr Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Govt

The country launched vaccination for all people aged more than 45 years from April 1

Over 120 cr Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Govt

The next phase of Covid-19 vaccination commenced from March 1 for people over 60 years of age and those aged 45 and above with specified comorbid conditions

Centre allows Bharat Biotech to begin commercial exports of Covaxin

Bharat Biotech made 55 million doses of Covaxin in October, and aims to make 80 million doses in December.

Lessons from Europe

India must speed up vaccination

Explained: What it takes to run child trials for a Covid-19 vaccine

JAB AT HAND: From encouraging people to volunteer to screening kids and winning their confidence

PM Modi pitches door-to-door Covid-19 vaccination in review meet

Warns that a new crisis can come; asks officials to take religious leaders' help in tackling rumours

Barely 60% willing to go for second Covid-19 jab, says BCG report

BCG pointed out that across India only 54-62 per cent is willing to take the second dose

1 billion doses: How India's Covid vaccine campaign compares to others

Most populous states may decide pace going forward

Vaccine working on new variants next challenge: SII CEO Adar Poonawalla

'We are delivering 220 million doses a month, and almost everything is being consumed', said Poonawalla

Over 82% Indian employers want vaccination to be made mandatory: Survey

Nearly half of all employees leave vaccine transparency in the hands of their employers

India will soon achieve target of administering 1 bn vaccine doses: Govt

India will soon create history by achieving the target of vaccinating over 1 billion people against Covid-19, Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pawar said here on Tuesday