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Discussions on with India for 'expedited approval' of Covid vaccine: Pfizer

'We are currently discussing with the Indian government an expedited approval pathway to make our Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine available for use in the country,' says Pfizer CEO in a LinkedIn post

Pfizer donates USD 70 mn worth Covid-19 treatment drugs to India

Global pharma major Pfizer is sending its medicines worth USD 70 million from its distribution centres in the US, Europe and Asia

Single dose of Pfizer vaccine cuts Covid-19 spread by half: Study

Protection against coronavirus seen from about 14 days after vaccination

Unanswered questions

Govt should remove uncertainty about next phase of vaccination

Hope Biden asks Pfizer to allow India develop its vaccines: US Congressman

With millions of lives at stake amid a rapid spread of Covid-19, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said he hoped President Joe Biden would call the Pfizer CEO to let India produce its vaccine

Covid vaccine: Sputnik safest, Pfizer's shot worst? Row over Hungary data

The Russian vaccine has six times lower infection rate than Pfizer's

Centre won't import vaccines, wants states and companies to do so: Report

Two govt officials said New Delhi is now leaving it up to states, companies to sign deals with foreign drugmakers while it buys in bulk most of the output of local producers - SII and Bharat Biotech

Even a single vaccine dose cuts Covid-19 infection rate, new UK study finds

A single dose of either the Oxford/AstraZeneca or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines, currently being administered in the UK, cut the rate of coronavirus infections by around 65%

Astrazeneca is yellow, Pfizer green: Hungary's Covid vaccine-themed treats

At a patisserie in the small town of Vere­segyhaz, the choice is between a selection of layered mousses with colourful jelly toppings, presented in small glasses, with decorative syringes on top

Govt fast-tracks Covid-19 fight, to start vaccination for 18+ from May 1

States allowed to procure directly from manufacturers; open market supply permitted

Expanding vaccine supply

Some good moves but freer pricing needed

From Sputnik V to Moderna, here's a snapshot of Covid-19 vaccines

Of this list, Sputnik V is already approved in India and Sinovac is unlikely to come in as it does not meet the aforementioned criteria

Another dose of vaccine likely to be needed with 12 months: Pfizer CEO

Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla said people will likely need a third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine within 12 months of getting fully inoculated

Decision in 3 working days after foreign Covid-19 vaccine firms apply

Many vaccine makers in talks with govt as India wants a portfolio of products

India fast-tracks emergency use of foreign-made Covid-19 vaccines

No need for prior local clinical trials for vaccines cleared by regulators

Right prescription

Fast-tracking of vaccine approvals is a welcome policy change

Nifty outlook and stock picks by Sameet Chavan: Buy Balrampur Chini, Pfizer

The deciding factor in days to come has to be the financial space

Pfizer asks US FDA to clear its coronavirus vaccine for use in kids

Pfizer and BioNTech have asked the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its Covid-19 vaccine to include children ages 12 to 15.

Pfizer asks US government to allow more kids to get Covid-19 vaccine

Drug giant Pfizer and its partner in developing the first COVID-19 vaccine that received emergency authorisation in the US want to allow more adolescents to receive the vaccine

Australia backs Pfizer virus vaccine over AstraZeneca for under-50s

Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly, told reporters the risk of clots was extremely low.