Covaxin booster can protect against Omicron variants BA.1.1 and BA.2: ICMR-NIV study

A brand new study performed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the National Institute of Virology (NIV) and Bharat Biotech has proven {that a} Covaxin booster dose is efficient against each the Delta variant and the Omicron sub-variants BA.1.1 and BA.2. “The booster dose of Covaxin was discovered to enhance the neutralising antibody … Read more

‘I am focused on staying calm amidst the noise’: Sameera Reddy on dealing with Covid ‘third wave anxiety’

The Omicron-led third wave in India has sent the country in an upheaval, all over again. The New Year officially feels like a rewind of 2020 and 2021, and anxiety amid the present, and progressively worsening situation, is more than normal. Apart from staying at home and practicing all the necessary precautions (we are all … Read more

Doctors weigh in on the importance of Covid vaccine for kids and booster shots for adults

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced yesterday vaccination for kids aged 15-18 years, together with booster doses for frontline well being employees and individuals with comorbidities aged above 60. The vaccination for kids will start from January 3, 2022 whereas that for well being employees and senior residents will begin from January 10, 2022. The announcement … Read more