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In Chandigarh, Free Chhole Bhature For Those Taking Covid Booster Dose
A Chandigarh vendor, who last year drew praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is offering free "Chhole Bhature" to the people taking the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine amid a slow uptake of the third shot.
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Covaxin, Covishield Recipients Had Same Infection Rate In 3rd Wave: Study
Seventy per cent of people who received a booster dose of Covid vaccine did not get infected during the third wave, according to a new study that covered around 6,000 people in India.
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Haryana To Offer Free Booster Doses For All Adults
The administration of the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to the 18-plus population through private vaccination centres had started across the country earlier this month.
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Mix-And-Match Of Booster Shot Offers Best Protection Against Covid: Study
Giving a different vaccine as the third dose than was received for the first two shots leads to better performance compared to using the booster of same preventive, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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Private Hospitals Begin Covid Booster Shots For All Adults Today
Private vaccination centres on Sunday began the administration of the precautionary "third" dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, also known as the booster dose, for the 18-plus population.
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Covid Booster Efficacy Reduces Significantly By 4th Month: US Study
The efficacy of third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines wanes substantially by the fourth month after administration, a new study by the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday.
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How Long Does A Covid Booster Shot Offer Protection? US Study Answers
The efficacy of third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines wanes substantially by the fourth month after administration, a new study by the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday.
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Australia Approves Covid Vaccine Boosters For 16- And 17-Year-Olds
Australia's drug regulator on Friday approved the use of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for 16- and 17-year-olds as authorities urge people to get their third doses soon to mitigate the threat from the Omicron coronavirus variant.
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Covid Vaccine Booster Gives Effective Antibody Protection Against Omicron: Study
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine increases the level of antibodies that can effectively neutralise the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.
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Booster Doses For Frontline Workers, Seniors Begins: 10 Points
Precautionary third doses of vaccines -- announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month -- are now being given to health and frontline workers and immuno-compromised seniors as Covid numbers spike in the country, driven by Omicron.
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3rd Covaxin Dose Holds Promise: Medical Body Ahead Of Booster Dose Drive
Third dose of Covaxin holds promise, Indian Council of Medical Research said on Sunday just a day before government plans to administer 'precaution' doses of Covid vaccines to frontline, healthcare workers and senior citizens with co-morbidities.
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Booster Dose Protects Adults Above 65 Against Omicron Infections: UK Study
A third top-up booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine provides high levels of protection against severe disease from the Omicron variant among older adults, a latest UK study concluded on Saturday.
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Boosters Will Not Be Mix-And-Match, Announces Government
There will be no mix-and-match of vaccines for those eligible to get a 'precautionary' third dose, Dr VK Paul, the head of India's Covid task force, said Wednesday, meaning those who got Covishield will get the same, as will those who got Covaxin.
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Booster Can Boost Effectiveness Against Omicron To 88%, UK Studies Show
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can provide up to 88 per cent protection against hospitalisation from infection by the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to early results from studies conducted in the UK.
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Decision On Which Covid Vaccine To Be Given As Booster Dose Soon
There have been extensive deliberations on whether the precautionary (third) dose of Covid vaccine for healthcare and frontline workers and citizens above 60 years with comorbidities should be the same as the first two doses.
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In Chandigarh, Free Chhole Bhature For Those Taking Covid Booster Dose
A Chandigarh vendor, who last year drew praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is offering free "Chhole Bhature" to the people taking the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine amid a slow uptake of the third shot.
-
Covaxin, Covishield Recipients Had Same Infection Rate In 3rd Wave: Study
Seventy per cent of people who received a booster dose of Covid vaccine did not get infected during the third wave, according to a new study that covered around 6,000 people in India.
-
Haryana To Offer Free Booster Doses For All Adults
The administration of the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to the 18-plus population through private vaccination centres had started across the country earlier this month.
-
Mix-And-Match Of Booster Shot Offers Best Protection Against Covid: Study
Giving a different vaccine as the third dose than was received for the first two shots leads to better performance compared to using the booster of same preventive, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
-
Private Hospitals Begin Covid Booster Shots For All Adults Today
Private vaccination centres on Sunday began the administration of the precautionary "third" dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, also known as the booster dose, for the 18-plus population.
-
Covid Booster Efficacy Reduces Significantly By 4th Month: US Study
The efficacy of third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines wanes substantially by the fourth month after administration, a new study by the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday.
-
How Long Does A Covid Booster Shot Offer Protection? US Study Answers
The efficacy of third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines wanes substantially by the fourth month after administration, a new study by the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday.
-
Australia Approves Covid Vaccine Boosters For 16- And 17-Year-Olds
Australia's drug regulator on Friday approved the use of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for 16- and 17-year-olds as authorities urge people to get their third doses soon to mitigate the threat from the Omicron coronavirus variant.
-
Covid Vaccine Booster Gives Effective Antibody Protection Against Omicron: Study
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine increases the level of antibodies that can effectively neutralise the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.
-
Booster Doses For Frontline Workers, Seniors Begins: 10 Points
Precautionary third doses of vaccines -- announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month -- are now being given to health and frontline workers and immuno-compromised seniors as Covid numbers spike in the country, driven by Omicron.
-
3rd Covaxin Dose Holds Promise: Medical Body Ahead Of Booster Dose Drive
Third dose of Covaxin holds promise, Indian Council of Medical Research said on Sunday just a day before government plans to administer 'precaution' doses of Covid vaccines to frontline, healthcare workers and senior citizens with co-morbidities.
-
Booster Dose Protects Adults Above 65 Against Omicron Infections: UK Study
A third top-up booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine provides high levels of protection against severe disease from the Omicron variant among older adults, a latest UK study concluded on Saturday.
-
Boosters Will Not Be Mix-And-Match, Announces Government
There will be no mix-and-match of vaccines for those eligible to get a 'precautionary' third dose, Dr VK Paul, the head of India's Covid task force, said Wednesday, meaning those who got Covishield will get the same, as will those who got Covaxin.
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Booster Can Boost Effectiveness Against Omicron To 88%, UK Studies Show
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can provide up to 88 per cent protection against hospitalisation from infection by the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to early results from studies conducted in the UK.
-
Decision On Which Covid Vaccine To Be Given As Booster Dose Soon
There have been extensive deliberations on whether the precautionary (third) dose of Covid vaccine for healthcare and frontline workers and citizens above 60 years with comorbidities should be the same as the first two doses.