Covid-19 vaccine: Gap between first and second Covishield dose to be cut by four weeks

Covid-19 vaccine: Gap between first and second Covishield dose to be cut by four weeks

Under the national Covid-19 vaccination programme, the second dose of the Covishield is currently being administered 12-16 weeks after the first dose. The government’s National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) has recommended a reduction in the gap between the first and second dose of Covishield Covid-19 vaccine in the country. The dosage interval for … Read more

Over 100 cr Covishield doses given in India, abroad testimony of its safety, efficacy, says SII

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Serum Institute of India (SII), on October 25, had applied to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) seeking regular market authorization for the vaccine. Over 100 crore Covishield doses have been given in India and abroad which is a testimony of its safety and efficacy, Serum Institute has informed the DCGI which had sought … Read more