‍‍Why ‘Expired’ Covaxin Being Offered to ‘Kids’ During Vax Drive?

‍The lack of transparency and data has made parents wary of ‘expired’ vaccine doses in spite of government clarification. On 3 January, India started offering COVID-19 vaccines to children between the ages of 15 and 18 years. The government had also issued a statement saying that, at the moment, only Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin would be […]

‍30 Villagers On Tenterhooks As Health Officials Administered Wrong Vaccination In Andhra Pradesh

As many as 30 residents of Gudayanampalli village in Penumuru Mandal of Chittoor district who were administered a shot of Covishield as their first dose, were given Covaxin for their second dose at the Primary Health Centre during Sunday’s special vaccination drive. While the goof-up doesn’t appear to have led to adverse health effects among […]

‍‍‍‍‍‍Why People Are Re-Infected With Covid New Variant Despite Taking Covaxin Jabs In Telangana?

There have been at least 15 cases of Covid-19 infection amongst fully vaccinated individuals in Telangana. The individuals had completed both doses of the vaccine and still contracted the virus. However, the infection stayed between mild to moderate levels among all the patients, senior health officials said. “As per our information, at least 15 such […]