Source: Indian Express What is the news? A multi-country Phase II / III clinical trial of a vaccine led by the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) in partnership with Bharat Biotech International Ltd (BBIL) has begun in Costa Rica. Read more: World may soon get a vaccine against Chikungunya What is Chikungunya? It is a viral disease transmitted… Continue reading International Vaccine Institute and Bharat Biotech launch Phase II and III trials for chikungunya vaccine
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COVID-19 vaccines: Too many hurdles, still
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Vaccination is the only way we can control the pandemic. Synopsis: The road to complete vaccination in India is riddled with various challenges. Where we are going wrong and what can be done! Contents1 Background2 Present situation3 Challenges with vaccination drive4 Suggestions/Measures Background Here is how things have gone so… Continue reading COVID-19 vaccines: Too many hurdles, still
Need to work with country on vax passport | CoWin platform is an inclusive system
Relevance: Few key points related to CoWIN platform Synopsis: India’s online vaccination platform CoWin has come a long way. With the return to centralized vaccine procurement beginning 21 June, the government is constantly fine-tuning the platform for the mass adult immunization drive. Key points: Addressing the rural-urban divide: About 53% of vaccine doses given in the country are in rural India,… Continue reading Need to work with country on vax passport | CoWin platform is an inclusive system
First indigenous vaccine for infant pneumonia approved
News: The Drug Controller General of India(DCGI) has approved the first fully indigenously developed conjugate vaccine for pneumonia developed by the Serum Institute of India,Pune. Facts: Pneumonia: It is an infection in one or both lungs.The infection causes inflammation in the air sacs in your lungs which are called alveoli.The alveoli fill with fluid or… Continue reading First indigenous vaccine for infant pneumonia approved
What is Remdesivir and why its’s effectiveness against Covid-19 is doubtful?
The US has allowed the emergency use of experimental antiviral drug Remdesivir for coronavirus treatment. Know here why ->
Why diphtheria is a concern: long-time vaccine, yet rising recent numbers
This season’s first death due to diphtheria in Delhi has caused an alarm with doctors assessing their preparedness. This death took place in spite of the diphtheria vaccine is among the oldest vaccines in India’s Universal Immunisation Programme. Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheria,a bacterium.The primary infection is in the throat and… Continue reading Why diphtheria is a concern: long-time vaccine, yet rising recent numbers
