The shelf life of Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine has been extended from 3 months to 4.5 months by the US Food and Drug Administration.
COVID-19 Vaccination in India: Issues and Challenges
India’s COVID-19 vaccination program has been launched. It currently uses the vaccines Covishield and Covaxin. There are some issues and challenges that need to be overcome in order to vaccinate all Indians.
India’s COVID-19 vaccination program has been launched. It currently uses the vaccines Covishield and Covaxin. There are some issues and challenges that need to be overcome in order to vaccinate all Indians.
‘Of the 21.4 million Johnson & Johnson doses distributed nationwide as of Wednesday, only 11.2 million doses have been administered, according to data of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It means half of the doses produced for the United States sitting unused. ’
"Evidence from our Phase 3 ENSEMBLE study demonstrates the efficacy of our single-shot COVID-19 vaccine, including against viral variants that are highly prevalent. Regardless of race and ethnicity, age, geographic location and comorbidities, these results remain consistent," the company said in a statement. Source-IANS
Moderna Seeks US FDA Approval for Use of Covid Vaccine in Adolescents
Moderna has sought the US FDA's emergency authorization for its mRNA Covid-19 vaccine for use in adolescents. Last month the FDA cleared Pfizer's request for use of its Covid-19 vaccine in adolescents.
Moderna has sought the US FDA's emergency authorization for its mRNA Covid-19 vaccine for use in adolescents. Last month the FDA cleared Pfizer's request for use of its Covid-19 vaccine in adolescents.
COVID Vaccine may Reduce Platelet Count in the Blood
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a condition that affects the blood by low platelet count, may be associated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine in rare cases.
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a condition that affects the blood by low platelet count, may be associated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine in rare cases.
Free Covid Vaccine for All Above 18 Years from June 21
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that all Indians above 18 years of age will be administered free Covid-19 vaccine from June 21.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that all Indians above 18 years of age will be administered free Covid-19 vaccine from June 21.
