Only 12% of Bengaluru’s population above 50 years have received any adult vaccines, finds survey

Only 12% of Bengaluru’s population above 50 years have received any adult vaccines, finds survey

Although 84% of 150 adults surveyed in Bengaluru are aware of adult vaccination, a significant number of adults (89%) and their caregivers (93%) said they would trust their doctor’s word if advised to get vaccinated.  | Photo Credit: file photo A recent survey conducted by The Association of Physicians of India (API) and Ipsos (a … Read more

India joins Centralised Laboratory Network (CLN) for testing vaccines

India joins Centralised Laboratory Network (CLN) for testing vaccines

India has joined the Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN) which currently has 15 partner facilities in 13 countries that works to test vaccines which can be used during pandemic, epidemic disease outbreak. CLN is a part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the Network is the largest global group which has standardised methods and … Read more

Fosun app lets China users get BioNTech COVID vaccines in Hong Kong, Health News, ET HealthWorld

Fosun app lets China users get BioNTech COVID vaccines in Hong Kong, Health News, ET HealthWorld

Hong Kong: China’s Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group said users of its mobile health app in China can now register to take COVID-19 booster shots in Hong Kong using BioNTech‘s vaccine. The booster shots offered are recommended for those aged 18 and above and those who have completed their initial course of vaccination, according to the … Read more