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  Covishield side effects: What is TTS syndrome? Know causes, symptoms and more

  Health | April 30, 2024 16:21 IST

  The emergence of TTS syndrome as a potential side effect of the Covishield vaccine has caused concern among individuals who have been vaccinated and those who are planning to get vaccinated. However, it is essential to know about the rare condition.

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  Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro indicted for suspected fraud on vaccine records

  World | March 19, 2024 19:13 IST

  Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro was indicted on charges of entering false data into the country's Unified Health System (SUS) and forming a criminal organization.

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  HPV Vaccine: Need for awareness in adults aged 35-45 years, explains doctor

  Health | January 31, 2024 11:38 IST

  The HPV vaccine is a crucial tool in preventing several types of cancer, including cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers. HPV vaccine can also protect against certain strains of the virus that have been linked to infertility in women.

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  Inverse vaccine' shows promise in reversing autoimmune diseases, says study

  Science | October 02, 2023 13:43 IST

  Conventional vaccines function by instructing the human immune system to identify a virus or bacteria as a threat that needs to be combated. However, the newly developed vaccine takes a radically different approach, erasing the immune system's memory of a specific molecule.

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  World Zoonoses Day 2023: Know about Louis Pasteur's greatest contribution towards Zoonotic diseases

  Lifestyle | July 06, 2023 13:02 IST

  On World Zoonoses Day 2023, we all should recognize the incredible contributions that Louis Pasteur made towards zoonoses and celebrate his ongoing legacy in this field.

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  Covid: India’s first Omicron-specific mRNA booster vaccine launched by govt

  India | June 24, 2023 21:41 IST

  The fifth vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM, was developed with assistance from Mission COVID Suraksha, which was carried out by DBT and BIRAC as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0, the government's package to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

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  New covid variant: Israel discovers two cases of an unidentified variant

  World | March 16, 2023 15:23 IST

  A new variant of the Omicron version of the Covid-19 virus, which combines two sub-variants called BA.1 and BA.2, has been discovered in Israel. This strain was identified through PCR tests conducted on two passengers who arrived at Ben Gurion airport.

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  Adenovirus alert: West Bengal government forms 8-member task force to monitor cases | DEETS

  Kolkata | March 12, 2023 13:15 IST

  Adenovirus cases in India: In an official order from the Chief Secretary, the Bengal government said, "In order to supervise the works related to the control of Adeno virus and treatment of affected persons, a task force is hereby constituted with immediate effect.

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  Flu shots and its kinds: Who should and shouldn't take flu vaccination

  Health | February 28, 2023 15:53 IST

  Flu, also known as "influenza," is a highly contagious infection that can result in mild to severe illness. Flu shots or vaccines are the best way to prevent any kind of illness.

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  COVID-19: 3 lakh doses of intranasal vaccine 'iNCOVACC' sent to hospitals, informs Bharat Biotech

  India | February 05, 2023 18:29 IST

  COVID-19 vaccine: iNCOVACC, the world's first intranasal COVID-19 vaccine, was launched on January 26 (Thursday). The vaccine is now available on CoWIN and priced at Rs 800 for private markets and Rs 325 for the government of India and state governments.

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  COVID-19: United Kingdom not banning vaccines for people under 50 | KNOW DETAILS

  World | January 28, 2023 16:38 IST

  UK COVID-19 vaccine: Social media users are claiming the UK is prohibiting any and all people under the age of 50 from getting inoculated against COVID-19.

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  What is nasal vaccine - iNCOVACC? All you need to know

  Health | January 27, 2023 13:15 IST

  Covid19 nasal vaccine: The nasal vaccine was launched on the occasion of the 74th Independence Day to the public in the national capital by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

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  'Coldspots' discovered in Covid virus, may help antibodies fight future variants: Study

  World | January 27, 2023 12:59 IST

  By analysing samples from COVID-19 convalescent individuals, the researchers found that some had antibodies specific for the coldspots, the study said.

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  COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya launches world's 1st Made-in-India nasal vaccine iNCOVACC

  India | January 27, 2023 0:02 IST

  COVID-19 nasal vaccine launch: According to the sources, Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech's Intranasal heterologous booster dose is likely to be available in the market by February first week.

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  COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya to launch world's 1st Made-in-India nasal vaccine today

  India | January 26, 2023 0:01 IST

  COVID-19 nasal vaccine launch: The vaccine is still not available on CoWin. According to the statement issued by the company, iNCOVACC® i is priced at Rs 800 for private markets and priced at Rs 325 for supplies to the government of India and State Governments.

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  Covid vaccine Covovax to get approval as booster in 10-15 days, says Adar Poonawalla

  India | January 09, 2023 7:45 IST

  Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at Bharti Vidyapeeth University, Poonawalla, when asked about states and districts not getting Covishield vaccines, said there are ample stocks with the Union government for supply.

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  Hyderabad based firm uses drones to deliver vaccines in Arunachal Pradesh

  India | November 14, 2022 19:28 IST

  Medicines from Sky initiative: Hyderabad based firm uses drones to deliver vaccines in Arunachal Pradesh Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL)

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  COVID-19: France approves Omicron-adapted vaccines for booster shot

  World | September 21, 2022 8:03 IST

  COVID-19: According to HAS, the three vaccines approved include those of Moderna and of Pfizer/BioNTech targetting the Omicron variant BA.1, and that of Pfizer/BioNTech adapted for the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants, Xinhua news agency reported.

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  COVID-19: Spain to start administering 4th dose of vaccine

  World | September 09, 2022 8:14 IST

  Covid-19: The decision was made at a meeting of the Public Health Commission, which includes members from all 17 autonomous communities of the country, Xinhua news agency reported.

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  Covid-19: India's first intranasal vaccine by Bharat Biotech gets DCGI approval

  India | September 06, 2022 15:37 IST

  This will be India's first nasal vaccine for COVID-19. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya termed it a 'Big boost' to India's fight against Covid-19.