Corbevax Current Affairs, GK & News

Recommendation of Corbevax Jab for 5-12 years

April 25, 2022

The COVID-19 vaccines subject expert panel has given its recommendation for the emergency use of the Hyderabad-based Biological E’s Corbevax for children who are aged between 5 to 11 years. Overview: This recommendation will be taken up by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to grant a formal approval in the next few days. ..

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EUA to Corbevax for 12-18 Age Group

February 22, 2022

A vaccine manufacturer based in Hyderabad, Biological E has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the drug regulator of India for its Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 18. Overview: Biological E’s Corbevax vaccine was earlier approved by the Drugs Controller General of India for limited usage in adults during emergency situations in 2019. ..

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Precautionary vaccine jabs in India

January 11, 2022

The Government of India is to provide third dose of vaccine. This third dose has been named “precaution dose” or booster dose. About the precaution dose The health care workers, comorbid patients (people with severe medical conditions) and frontline workers are eligible to get the precaution dose. Five states in the country are to go ..

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