Immunisation

Sonia Gandhi asks Centre to lower COVID-19 vaccine age eligibility to 25

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage across the country, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi asked Centre to lower the COVID vaccine age eligibility to 25 and above. "India has already..

PM: We’ll make sure people get the right jabs

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reacts to new advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, following concerns over a very rare risk..

Jeremy Hunt: JCVI advice on AZ vaccine is ‘sensible’

Jeremy Hunt reacts to new advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, following concerns over a very rare risk of blood clots...

JCVI: Under-30s to be offered alternative to AZ vaccine

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued new advice on the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, due to concerns over a very rare risk of blood clots. Report by Jonesia...

JCVI member: Both vaccines in use highly effective against Covid

Professor Adam Finn, member of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation spoke to BBC Breakfast as an Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine trial on children is paused.

Thailand puts tourism first with vaccines for Phuket

The tourism sector is taking precedence in Thailand's vaccination campaign with the resort island of Phuket jumping the queue for shots. Flora Bradley-Watson reports.

Thailand puts tourism first in vaccines for Phuket

The tourism sector is taking precedence in Thailand's vaccination campaign with the resort island of Phuket jumping the queue for shots. Flora Bradley-Watson reports.

Moderna coronavirus vaccine 'adds another string to our bow'

The arrival of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine in the UK in April 'adds another string to our bow' says Professor Adam Finn from the University of Bristol, who sits on the Joint Committee on..

Covid: Centre reassures Covishield’s safety, explains how to stop virus mutation

NITI Aayog Member (Health) V K Paul said there is adequate supplies of vaccines for inoculating those aged 45 and above. "We have seamless connection with states. There is no inadequacy of vaccine..

Covid-19: India to vaccinate all above the age of 45 from April 1st| Oneindia News

As India battles the Coronavirus Pandemic with more than 40,000 cases reported in the last 24 hours. Now India is set to rollout to the next phase of the Covid-19 immunisation drive from April 1. While..

After AstraZeneca back-and-forth, authorities could struggle to convince sceptics

Experts fear mixed messaging over AstraZeneca's coronavirus jab could undermine public trust and slow down immunisation campaigns.

Watch: 150 NSG commandos get Covid-19 vaccine doses in Mumbai

At least 150 commandos of NSG received Covid-19 vaccine dose on March 11. Commandos of national security guard received their second dose. The dose was administered at the jumbo facility in Bandra..

Covid-19 vaccine passports could be key to normal life

A new study has looked at how proof of immunisation against the virus could allow people to travel freely and escape lockdown restrictions

Co-win registration explained | Step by step guide | Oneindia News

India has started its vaccination program for those above 60 years and those above 45 years with comorbidities. This is the 2nd phase of the immunisation drive. We take you through a quick guide on how..

PM Modi chats with AIIMS nurses | What did he say | Oneindia News

PM Modi became the first to take the Covid vaccination as India began its second phase of the immunisation programme for people above 60 and those above 45 with comorbidities. This is what the Prime..

People aged 40-49 next on the list for a Covid-19 vaccine

People aged 40-49 will be prioritised next for a Covid-19 vaccine, with scientific advisers saying the move will “provide the greatest benefit in the shortest time”.

Vaccinations to continue by age group not occupation

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has recommended to the government that vaccinations continue by age, and not occupation. People aged 40-49 will be the next priority for the Covid-19..

Vaccine priority for adults on learning disability register

Minister for Care Helen Whately has confirmed all people on the GP learning disability register will now be invited for a Covid-19 vaccine as part of priority group six, following a recommendation from..

People with learning difficulties prioritised for vaccine

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised the government to invite more people with learning difficulties to receive Covid-19 vaccines as part of priority group six. Report..

All adults in the U.K. to be offered Covid-19 vaccine by 31 July

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged that all adults in the U.K. will be offered their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by the 31st of July.

Early data suggests reduction in transmission for those who get the jab, says Hancock

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says "we've seen early data that there's a reduction in transmission for those who get the jab".Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set a new target to vaccinate all adults..