BRICS countries should work together to achieve WHO’s Covid vaccination target: Mansukh Mandaviya

BRICS countries should work together to achieve WHO’s Covid vaccination target: Mansukh Mandaviya

At the virtual launch, Mandaviya conveyed his gratitude and appreciation towards BRICS countries for collectively undertaking scientific efforts towards research and development of vaccines, the statement said. Pitching for joint efforts to achieve the WHO’s vaccination target against COVID-19, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday that India is willing to offer its robust … Read more

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory: Centre to Supreme Court

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory: Centre to Supreme Court

The government had said that over 8.91 crore doses of Covaxin vaccine were administered in the age group of 15-18 years as on March 12, and the number of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) reported were 1,739 minor, 81 serious, and six severe. The centre on Tuesday clarified in the Supreme Court that it has … Read more

Second Covishield dose can be given between 8-16 weeks after first dose, says NTAGI reducing gap

Second Covishield dose can be given between 8-16 weeks after first dose, says NTAGI reducing gap

The recommendation for Covishield is yet to be implemented in the national COVID-19 vaccination programme. India’s apex body on immunisation NTAGI has recommended administering the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine Covishield between eight and 16 weeks after the first dose, official sources said on Sunday Presently, the second dose of Covishield is given between 12-16 … Read more

Delhi gears up for Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 age group

Delhi gears up for Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 age group

About 6-7 lakh children in the 12-14 age group in Delhi are eligible for vaccination to begin with, and the number will keep on increasing as days pass, they said. The Delhi government is all geared up for the Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 years bracket starting Wednesday, with training imparted to staff from … Read more

Govt releases guidelines for Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 years age group; check details

Govt releases guidelines for Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 years age group; check details

Two doses of Biological E’s intramuscular vaccine Corbevax would be administered to the beneficiaries in the 12-14 years age group at an interval of 28 days, the guidelines said. The Centre on Tuesday released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 12-14 years that will begin from March 16 and said only Corbevax vaccine would … Read more

UK expands COVID vaccines to at-risk 5 to 11-year-old kids

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Eligible children in the youngest cohort will get a second dose eight weeks after their first dose and can’t receive any vaccination until four weeks after a positive test for coronavirus. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) on Sunday expanded its COVID-19 vaccination programme to cover vulnerable children aged five to 11 years. Eligible children … Read more

Covid-19 Vaccination: Online appointment window for ‘precaution dose’ now live on Co-WIN

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On December 25, Narendra Modi announced that the precautionary third dose for vulnerable category will commence from January 10. Covid ‘Precautionary dose’ vaccination: Healthcare, frontline workers and senior citizens above 60 can now book slots for ‘Covid-19 ‘Precautionary dose’ on the Co-WIN portal. The slot booking link is now live, informed Vikas Sheel, Additional Secretary and … Read more

Covid vaccination for children: What are the govt guidelines and how to register

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The Centre has also set guidelines for this vaccination drive and the SOP outlines types of vaccine that can be administered and the method of reserving slots. India is getting ready to start administering Covid-19 vaccines to children aged between 15 and 18 years from January 3, 2022, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on … Read more

Gurgaon first Haryana district to vaccinate 100 percent population against Covid-19; Here’s how it was achieved

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Moreover, 95,416 frontline workers and 88,815 health care workers had been vaccinated till December 20. Gurgaon has already inoculated 100 per cent of its population with both the doses of Covid-19 vaccine. With this Gurgaon became the first district in Haryana to achieve this feat in 11 months. At present vaccine coverage for first dose … Read more

Austrians who flout vaccine mandate face fines up to $4,000

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Austria plans to impose fines of up to 3,600 euros (around USD 4,000) on people who flout a coronavirus vaccine mandate it aims to introduce in February for all residents age 14 and over, the health minister said Thursday. The government announced last month that it would implement a general vaccine mandate early next year, … Read more