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
The Centre had recently accepted the suggestion of expert groups and said that pregnant women could get COVID-19 vaccine administered. Vaccination for pregnant women: The southern state of Kerala has ramped up its coronavirus vaccination drive by launching a special vaccination programme called “Mathru Kavacham” for inoculation of pregnant women. Under the programme, which began … Read more
About the side effects that could be possible due to the vaccine, the ministry said that the vaccine is safe and protective Coronavirus vaccine for pregnant women: There has been a lot of speculation and discussion around whether pregnant women can get vaccinated against coronavirus or not, with experts trying to weigh in on the … Read more
The cost of Rs 600 (about $8) per dose is higher than the AstraZeneca vaccine’s cost in any major global market. Coronavirus vaccination in India: As India is dealing with a dangerous second wave of coronavirus, the vaccination drive in the country is set to enter the third phase from next month, when all people … Read more
The development was announced on Tuesday, and the move is expected to accelerate India’s access to foreign vaccines. Coronavirus vaccination in India: The worsening situation of the coronavirus pandemic in India has led to the Centre deciding to fast track approvals for foreign manufacturers of vaccines. The country is currently undertaking a massive coronavirus vaccination … Read more
The availability of the vaccine becomes faster and it also opens up doors for import of bulk or import of finished vaccines in vials or import leading to fill and finish in India so it has a far reaching impact in the country A change in the country’s regulatory process for fast-tracking emergency approval of … Read more