COVID vaccine 73.2 percent effective in children under 5: Pfizer Ruchika Sharma24 Aug 2022 4:30 PM ISTThe Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, which is based on BioNTech's proprietary mRNA technology, was developed by both BioNTech and Pfizer.
Bharat Biotech rotavirus oral vaccine ROTAVAC introduced in Nigeria for children Ruchika Sharma24 Aug 2022 3:30 PM ISTRotavirus is one of the leading causes of diarrheal disease in the world and is responsible for over 40% of diarrhoea in children.
Moderna seeks USFDA nod for COVID booster tailored against Omicron subvariants Ruchika Sharma24 Aug 2022 1:15 PM ISTThe submission also includes clinical trial data for its BA.1 Omicron-targeting bivalent booster candidate, which was last week cleared in Britain.
Risk of myocarditis significantly lower after vaccination than after COVID 19 infection Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 Aug 2022 9:30 AM ISTSeveral previous studies and reports from public health agencies around the world have highlighted a possible connection and potentially increased...
Pfizer, BioNTech seek USFDA emergency use nod for Omicron adapted COVID booster dose for 12 years of age and older Ruchika Sharma23 Aug 2022 11:32 AM ISTThe bivalent vaccine contains mRNA encoding the original SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is present in the original Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine,...
COVID mRNA vaccines reduce risk of complications and death among patients with heart failure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Aug 2022 7:30 AM ISTPatients with heart failure are at increased risk of hospitalisation mechanical ventilation and death due to COVID-19.It is known that Vaccination...
Children immunized with BNT162b2 vaccination show adequate immunity to omicron variant: NEJM Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTSingapore: Children aged 5 to 11 who received the BNT162b2 vaccine had lower rates of SARS- CoV-2 infection and hospitalization because of Covid-19...
Novavax COVID vaccine Nuvaxovid gets provisional nod in New Zealand for adolescents aged 12 through 17 Ruchika Sharma22 Aug 2022 1:45 PM ISTNuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373) is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes...
Novavax COVID vaccine Adjuvanted gets USFDA emergency use authorization for adolescents aged 12 through 17 Ruchika Sharma22 Aug 2022 12:15 PM ISTNVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease.
No link between COVID-19 in pregnancy and higher risk of preterm birth or stillbirth Roshni Dhar22 Aug 2022 9:45 AM ISTVaccination against covid-19 during pregnancy is not associated with a higher risk of preterm birth, small gestational age at birth, or...
Valneva COVID vaccine recommended by WHO Roshni Dhar20 Aug 2022 6:45 PM ISTThe World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday recommended the use of French drugmaker Valneva's COVID-19 vaccine. The UN agency also recommended the...
Pfizer COVID booster gets Canadian nod for kids 5-11 Ruchika Sharma20 Aug 2022 10:30 AM ISTOttawa: Canada's health ministry on Friday said it had authorized the use of Pfizer Inc's and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine as a booster for children...
