Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday Tweeted “vaccine hesitancy is now the greatest threat in overcoming this pandemic”. This comes on a day when the health ministry report mentioned India has administered over 114 crore vaccines. Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla tweeted that the vaccine industry has worked tirelessly to provide enough stocks for … Read more
However, it said those who have had their vaccines in most countries outside the EU and the US would still need to quarantine because the UK would not accept the certificates. The other UK nations – Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – set their own health policies. Source link
While some of these still unvaccinated people may actually be hesitant — that is, they have serious questions about the safety or effectiveness of the vaccines — many just outright refuse to get vaccinated. Source link
Health workers once on the frontline of the pandemic are now embroiled in a row over vaccine mandates. In Houston, a group of nurses is standing up against the state’s largest hospital system, which is requiring them to get vaccinated or lose their jobs. As more Americans return to the office, public health officials say … Read more
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says the UK’s vaccination programme has passed another key milestone, with more than 60% of the adult population now fully vaccinated. Speaking at a Downing Street briefing he said: “The vaccination programme has been delivered in the community, by the community and for the community”. Source link
In a statement to WebMD, Katie Fowlie, CDC public affairs spokesperson, said: “It’s important to know that the vaccine administration process is complex and requires strong cooperation and partnership with all parties at the jurisdictional, local, and federal levels. CDC is working closely with jurisdictions to ensure as much information is submitted as possible, … Read more
A leading surgeon whose work includes helping knife crime victims has a new mission – tackling Covid “vaccine hesitancy” in ethnic minority communities. Martin Griffiths is taking part in a vaccination programme at the Royal London Hospital. BBC community affairs correspondent Adina Campbell spent the day there. Source link
Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, associate professor of internal medicine, public health and management, Yale University; co-chair, President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board; chair, Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. Leon McDougle, MD, president, National Medical Association; professor, family medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine. James Hildreth, MD, PhD, president and CEO, Meharry Medical College; FDA … Read more