Vaccine
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Chinese scientist, who first published COVID sequence, kicked out of his lab citing 'safety concerns
World | Apr 30, 2024, 05:52 PM ISTThe Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center said that Zhang’s lab was informed about the move and added the lab was closed for “safety reasons.” However, the Chinese scientist refuted the government's claims and said he wasn't informed earlier.
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Covishield side effects: What is TTS syndrome? Know causes, symptoms and more
Health | Apr 30, 2024, 04:21 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 19, 2024, 07:13 PM ISTFormer 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 | Jan 31, 2024, 11:38 AM ISTThe 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 | Oct 02, 2023, 01:43 PM ISTConventional 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 | Jul 06, 2023, 01:02 PM ISTOn 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 | Jun 24, 2023, 09:41 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 16, 2023, 03:23 PM ISTA 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 | Mar 12, 2023, 01:15 PM ISTAdenovirus 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 | Feb 28, 2023, 03:53 PM ISTFlu, 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 | Feb 05, 2023, 06:29 PM ISTCOVID-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 | Jan 28, 2023, 04:38 PM ISTUK 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 | Jan 27, 2023, 01:15 PM ISTCovid19 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 | Jan 27, 2023, 12:59 PM ISTBy 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 | Jan 27, 2023, 12:02 AM ISTCOVID-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 | Jan 26, 2023, 12:01 AM ISTCOVID-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 | Jan 09, 2023, 07:45 AM ISTSpeaking 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 | Nov 14, 2022, 07:28 PM ISTMedicines 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 | Sep 21, 2022, 08:03 AM ISTCOVID-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 | Sep 09, 2022, 08:14 AM ISTCovid-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.