COVAXIN Vaccine

Australia recognises India’s Covaxin

November 2, 2021

Australian Government has recognised Covaxin covid-19 vaccine of India on November 1, 2021. Highlights In India, Covaxin and Covishield are the two widely used vaccines. Australia had recognised Covishield, already. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia has recognised Covaxin ..

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WHO seeks clarifications from Bharat Biotech on Covaxin

October 27, 2021

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), additional clarifications from manufacturer are required to conduct final Emergency Use Listing (EUL) risk-benefit assessment for using Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin globally. Key Points Technical advisory group are now scheduled to meet on November 3 ..

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Covaxin approved for emergency use in 2–18-year-olds

October 13, 2021

The Subject Expert Committee on Covid-19 has approved the “emergency use” of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin vaccine for children aged between 2-18 years old. Key Points Phase-2 and Phase-3 trials of the Covaxin vaccine by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech on children below ..

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WHO Chief Scientist: Covid vaccination is not absolute protection

August 13, 2021

Chief scientist of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, noted that though Covid-19 vaccines may not provide absolute protection against emerging variants of the coronavirus. However, it can reduce risks of death and complications. Highlights Dr Swaminathan further emphasised ..

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COVAXIN trial starts on children

June 3, 2021

Trial of COVAXIN, a COVID-19 vaccine by Bharat Biotech, on children below 18 years was started at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna. Background Trail was started following a nod given on May 11 by Drugs Controller General ..

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Govt to support Public Sector Companies for Vaccine Production

May 29, 2021

Union Government has decided to support some public sector companies with grants under the Mission COVID Suraksha to boost covid-19 vaccine production. Key Points Among the companies, one is Hyderabad based Indian Immunological limited (IIL), a facility under PSU named ..

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PM Takes First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

March 1, 2021

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on March 1, 2021 at AIIMS, New Delhi. After vaccination, he appealed to those people who are eligible to get their vaccination done. Covid-19 Vaccination in India ..

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SII’s Covishield gets emergency-use nod from DGCI

January 2, 2021

The Subject Expert committee that is advising the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) recommended restricted Emergency Use Authorisation for COVISHIELD. COVISHIELD vaccine was developed by Serum Institute of India. Who manufactures COVISHIELD? The COVISHIELD the vaccine is developed by ..

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COVAXIN of Bharat Biotech enters Phase III trials: Largest COVID-19 clinical trial of India

November 17, 2020

On November 16, 2020 the Bharat Biotech announced the commencement of Phase III trials of COVAXIN vaccines in India. The trials will involve 26,000 volunteers. It is to be held in partnership with the Indian Council of Medical Research. The ..

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Indigenously Developed ‘COVAXIN’ gets DCGI approval for Human Clinical Trials

June 30, 2020

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has given approval for Phase I and Phase II human clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine ‘COVAXIN’. In association with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV), ..

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