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US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for kids 12 and above
World | May 13, 2021, 09:02 AM ISTPfizer is not the only company seeking to lower the age limit for its vaccine. Moderna recently said preliminary results from its study in 12- to 17-year-olds show strong protection and no serious side effects, data the FDA will need to scrutinize.
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Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson vaccines effective against B1617 variant
World | May 13, 2021, 08:49 AM ISTWorld Health Organization classified the B1617 SARS-CoV-2 variant, which was first detected in India, as a variant of concern.
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Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to US children as young as 12
World | May 11, 2021, 01:04 PM ISTCOVID-19 vaccines finally are headed for more kids as US regulators on Monday expanded the use of Pfizer's shot to those as young as 12
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US seconds India's plan for patent waivers on Covid-19 vaccines
World | May 06, 2021, 08:39 AM ISTThe US has joined calls for more sharing of the technology behind Covid-19 vaccines to help speed the end of the pandemic.
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Canada approves Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15
World | May 06, 2021, 07:18 AM ISTCanada became the first country in the world to have okayed the two-dose Pfizer vaccine shots to children aged 12-15.
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FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
World | May 04, 2021, 10:14 AM ISTFDA is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week
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Discussions on with Indian govt for expedited approval of COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer
Business | May 03, 2021, 02:05 PM ISTPfizer is discussing with the Indian government an expedited approval pathway to make Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine available for use in the country.
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COVID 19 India LIVE Updates: Oral pill for coronavirus could be ready by year-end, says Pfizer CEO
Health | May 03, 2021, 11:37 PM ISTCOVID 19 India LIVE Updates: The government and citizens are appealing to people to get themselves vaccinated and stay at home in order to protect themselves and their loved ones. It is important to keep yourself updated about the latest guidelines on Covid19 safety. Here are all the health updates on Covid19 that you need to know.
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Pfizer's oral drug against Covid could be ready by 2022, says pharma giant's CEO
World | Apr 28, 2021, 10:53 PM ISTAn oral drug for treating COVID-19 could be ready next year, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla has said.
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Pfizer, AstraZeneca COVID vaccine jabs: 1 in 4 suffer mild side effects
World | Apr 28, 2021, 12:25 PM ISTMost side effects peaked within the first 24 hours following vaccination and usually lasted 1-2 days, and majorly among women under 55 years of age, said researchers from the King's College London.
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COVID-19: US lawmakers rally behind India in its hour of crisis
World | Apr 26, 2021, 08:23 AM ISTTop US lawmakers rallied behind India in its hour of crisis urging the Biden administration to provide material and healthcare assistance to India to help save lives from the deadly coronavirus.
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More data confirm single dose of 2 vaccines work
World | Apr 23, 2021, 04:16 PM ISTScientists at Oxford University have released more data that confirm coronavirus vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca both significantly cut the risk of infection after a single dose.
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Maharashtra govt took decision to use imported vaccines Sputnik V, Pfizer: Rajesh Tope
News | Apr 20, 2021, 10:46 PM ISTMaharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on April 20 informed that the state government has not yet received any letter from Centre about vaccination program for those above 18 years.
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Pfizer asks US to allow more kids to get COVID-19 vaccine
World | Apr 10, 2021, 07:49 AM ISTNew York-based Pfizer and BioNTech SE of Germany have asked the US Food and Drug Administration to expand the emergency use authorisation for their vaccine to include adolescents ages 12 through 15.
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine problems hamper US military vaccines overseas
World | Apr 09, 2021, 08:59 AM ISTThey are making up for J&J shortfall by shipping more Moderna vaccines to forces outside the country. The cold temperature and other requirements for Pfizer vaccine make it more difficult to send overseas.
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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens
India | Mar 31, 2021, 04:40 PM ISTPfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12, a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before they head back to school in the fall.
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Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines highly effective after first shot, suggests study
World | Mar 30, 2021, 08:34 AM ISTThe study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) evaluated the vaccines' ability to protect against infection, including infections that did not cause symptoms.
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Pfizer vaccine 97% effective in symptomatic Covid cases: Study
Science | Mar 12, 2021, 03:43 PM ISTPfizer-BioNtech's Covid-19 vaccine offers at least 97 per cent effectiveness in symptomatic Covid-19 cases, according to real world data published by the pharma company.
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Brazil variant of coronavirus neutralised by Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, says lab study
World | Mar 09, 2021, 10:59 AM ISTPfizer has said it believes its current vaccine is highly likely to still protect against the South African variant.
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Pfizer, Oxford vaccines reduce severe COVID-19 in elderly: Study
India | Mar 02, 2021, 01:11 PM ISTData suggests that in the over 80s, a single dose of either vaccine is more than 80 per cent effective at preventing hospitalisation, around 3 to 4 weeks after the jab, PHE said in a statement.