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National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) is an advisory committee consisting of multidisciplinary groups of experts responsible for providing information to national governments that is used to make evidence-based decisions regarding vaccine and immunization policy. The majority of industrialized and some developing countries have formally established advisory committees to guide immunization policies; other countries are working towards establishment of such committees.

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NTAGI recommends Covid-19 precaution dose before 9 months for those flying abroad

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Covid-19 vaccine Covovax now available for children in India: Adar Poonawalla

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Covid: NTAGI may recommend vaccination for 5-12 age group on Friday

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Gap between 2nd dose of Covid jab, precaution dose to be reduced to 6 months soon

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As cases rise elsewhere, govt set to cut Covishield shots gap

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NEGVAC, NTAGI deliberating scientific evidences on Covid vaccination of children: Govt

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COVID-19: Decision on boosters for adults, vaccinating children likely soon

In coming weeks, the National Technical Advisory Group will meet to discuss issues like giving COVID-19 boosters to adults and vaccinating children.
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Priority list being drawn up of kids with comorbidities for vaccine rollout

A comprehensive priority list of children with comorbidities is being worked out for the combined launch of ZyCoV-D and Covaxin in India, according to a senior official from the Centre’s Covid-19..
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No new Covid variant of concern in last 6 months: Dr NK Arora

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No change in Covishield dose gap: NTAGI chief

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At higher risk, pregnant women can get vax now

The Centre has approved Covid vaccinations for pregnant women. The health ministry said on Friday that the decision based on recommendations of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI)..
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COVID-19: Government panel recommends 12-16 week gap between Covishield doses, no changes for Covaxin

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Government panel suggests increasing gap between two doses of Covishield to 12-16 weeks

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