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Sputnik Single-Dose Vaccine Trial Gets Approval From DGCI
The third Phase trial of the Sputnik light, a single-dose vaccine in India has been granted permission by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). A study published in The Lancet showed Sputnik light has 78.6 to 83.7% efficacy against Covid. It is higher than two shot vaccines. The CDSCO committee stated that Sputnik light is the same as Sputnik V. Its safety or immunogenicity has been previously tested.
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71% of Children Developed Antibodies Against COVID-19: Report
A serosurvey conducted by PGIMER on Sept 13 among 2,700 children showed that 71% developed anti-bodies. Further, PGIMER Director Dr. Jagat Ram said, "India to face 3rd wave of covid soon, but children won't be the worst affected, as children have contracted Covid virus." Also, surveys from Maharashtra and Delhi have witnessed only 50-70% of children have developed anti-bodies. Expedite your vaccination before the third wave, he advised.
Tags: Covid -19, PGIMER, Covid Vaccine, children, Covid-19 Third Wave
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Thousand Maskless Protestors' Opposes Covid-19 Norms: Istanbul
Nearly 2000 Turks were protesting against the Covid-19 obligations announced by the Turkish government in Istanbul on Sept 11. Reportedly, the protesters were maskless, shouting slogans, holding placards, the Turkish Flag, and singing songs in the name of personal rights. The hashtag "Martepe is everywhere, Resistance is Everywhere" is trending in Turkey. Protestors said, “We oppose all these obligations...I think the vaccine is not perfect,… read-more
Tags: Turkey, Covid-19, Covid Vaccine, Istanbul, Protests
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Hyderabad Showcases Vaccine Inspired Eco-Friendly Ganesh pandal
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Future Foundation Society installed an eco-friendly Ganesh idol inspired by the model of Covid-19 vaccines in Hyderabad. Sachin Chandan, Society President said, "we place an eco-friendly Ganesh idol every year for the last 25 years." This year with a message to aware people to get vaccinated, Lord Ganesha has been designed to stand over the vaccine, resulting in a crowded pandal.
Tags: Ganesh Chaturthi, Hyderabad, eco friendly, Covid-19, Covid Vaccine
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DCGI Approves J&J's Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine In India
Big Pharma Johnson &Johnson's to roll out its single-shot Covid Vaccine in India by the next month. Besides, it is being manufactured at 'Biological E' in Hyderabad. However, the officials have received Emergency Use Approval (EUA) from DCGI. Moreover, Vaccine batches will be sent to Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) and National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) for final testing by next week.
Tags: Covid Vaccine, Johnson & Johnson, Pharmaceutical, Biological E
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Karnataka Labours Create Chaos After Govt Buy Vaccine From Their Funds
To acquire a vaccination drive for construction workers, the Karnataka government has decided to use welfare funds of the construction employees, creating furor among labor unions. Several Union groups have raised an issue questioning the government, "Why should we pay for vaccinations since the government would be providing them free to all citizens over the age of 18?"
Tags: Covid-19, Covid Vaccine, Karnataka, workers fund
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Moderna Vaccine Generates Double Antibodies Compared To Pfizer & BioNTech SE
Compared to a similar shot manufactured by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE, Moderna Inc.'s Covid vaccine generated more than double the antibodies. After receiving two doses of the Moderna vaccine, people who had never been infected with the coronavirus had average antibody levels of 2,881 units per millilitre, compared to 1,108 units/mL in an equal group who received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Besides, Moderna constitutes a higher active… read-more
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Hungarian-Born Scientist Develops First Covid-19 mRNA Vaccine
The Hungarian-born scientist, Katalin Kariko has been honored through a massive 'mural' in her native, central Budapest for developing the base for Covid-19 mRNA vaccines. Gergely Boszormenyi-Nagy, founder of Brain Bar said, "Katalin Kariko is a true Hungarian role model... it is possible to achieve a very positive effect in the world." Besides, a tweet from Kariko said, "It was a surprise, a big surprise."
Tags: Katalin Kariko, Covid Vaccine, mural, Central Budapest
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India's First mRNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Gets CDSCO Approval
The CDSCO's Vaccine Subject Expert Committee stated that India's first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine is safe, acceptable, and immunogenic among trial participants. "It is a matter of great pride that Nation’s first mRNA-based vaccine is found to be safe... positions India on the Global Map for Novel Vaccine Development,” said Dr. Renu Swarup, Chairperson, BIRAC. The mRNA is a newly developed vaccine for protection against infectious diseases.… read-more
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Covid-19 Vaccine Provides Antibodies To Lactating Mothers; Helps Infants To Fight Illness
The study by the University of Florida suggested that breast milk of lactating moms who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 have antibodies that help protect nursing children against sickness. The immunity of children is underdeveloped during the nursing period. However, lactating mothers provide infants with “passive immunity.” The study suggested that “vaccines can help both mom and baby” thus is a “compelling reason for pregnant or… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Breast Milk, Covid Vaccine, Covid-Antibodies
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