Covishield effectiveness: 93% reduction in Covid cases among fully vaccinated Armed Forces personnel

Covishield effectiveness: 93% reduction in Covid cases among fully vaccinated Armed Forces personnel

The study took place when the nation was struggling with the second wave of COVID-19 (Photo: Covishield/ Reuters) A large-scale study by the armed forces showed nearly 93 per cent reduction in Covid infections in those who have taken Covishield vaccine. The study ‘VIN-WIN’, published on July 27 in the peer-reviewed Medical Journal Armed Forces … Read more

Covid-19 vaccine: After UK findings, India to expand review of probable side effects of Covishield, Covaxin

Covid-19 vaccine: After UK findings, India to expand review of probable side effects of Covishield, Covaxin

The Indian authorities including the National Committee for Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) have now decided to expand the review of adverse reactions and will now analyse about 19,500 mild cases, As the concerns over the possible side effects of Oxford University-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine surface in several countries, including the United Kingdom, authorities in India … Read more

Covid-19 Vaccine India update: Bharat Biotech, SII issue factsheets for Covaxin, Covishield; experts question Centre’s role

Covid-19 Vaccine India update: Bharat Biotech, SII issue factsheets for Covaxin, Covishield; experts question Centre’s role

Serum of Institute of India has said that one should not get the Covishield vaccine if the person had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine. (Image -UNICEF India Facebook) Covid 19 vaccines in India: The Indian government has started rolling out Covid-19 vaccine under emergency use for the healthcare professionals … Read more

Covid vaccination in India: 1st batch of Covaxin reaches Delhi, lakhs of Covishield doses received at states, UTs

Covid vaccination in India: 1st batch of Covaxin reaches Delhi, lakhs of Covishield doses received at states, UTs

India Covid-19 Vaccination Update: The Government of India is procuring 110 lakh doses of Covishield from the Serum Institute of India at the cost of 200 per dose. (IE image) India Covid-19 Vaccination Update: India has begun transportation of Covid vaccines – Covishield and Covaxin- ahead of the World’s biggest vaccination drive. While transportation of … Read more