One recent study of more than 650 transplant recipients found just over half harbored virus-fighting antibodies after two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines- although generally less than in otherwise healthy vaccinated people.
The government is hopeful of a speedy launch of single-dose COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik Light in India and all stakeholders, including the Russian manufacturer and its Indian partners, have been directed to fast-track the application and regulatory approval procedures for the jab to boost the country s vaccination drive, sources said on Thursday. An application seeking regulatory approval for Sputnik Light is expected to be filed in the next couple of weeks and it could become the first single-dose vaccine to be launched in India, sources said citing high-level discussions held among top government officials in the recent days to boost domestic availability of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Updated Mar 15, 2021 | 18:20 IST
These three persons were scheduled to get vaccinated on March 13 at a health centre, however, they received their inoculation certificates before getting the jabs. Representational image | Photo Credit: PTI
Surat, Gujarat: In a major embarrassment for the civic authorities in Gujarat s Surat, at least three persons have received Covid-19 inoculation certificates without getting the actual vaccine dose.
According to the news agency PTI, a senior civic official played down the incident saying that it was a technical glitch and they were trying to fix it.
These three persons were scheduled to get vaccinated on March 13 at a health centre, however, they received their inoculation certificates before getting the jabs.
Union Health Minister says pregnant women and lactating mothers should not take the Covid jabs.Someone who had an adverse reaction to a previous Covid vaccine dose or allergic to any other vaccine should not take the jab for the time being