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Childhood Vaccination Rates Begin To Recover Post-Pandemic, UN Says
Efforts to vaccinate children worldwide against deadly diseases such as measles and diptheria began to recover in 2022 after a historic backslide caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new figures from the WHO and the UNICEF.
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US Health Body Recommends Adding Covid Shots To List Of Routine Vaccines For Children
The CDC has recommended to make COVID-19 shots a part of children's vaccine schedule, but a final decision will be taken by states.
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Up To 70% Of Those Under 19 Globally Susceptible To Covid: Study
Fifty to 70 per cent "children" below 19 years globally were susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 infection by the end of 2021 and before the Omicron wave, showing a need for more effective vaccines and better vaccination coverage, according to a study.
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Facebook Bans Major US Anti-Vaccination Group Children's Health Defense for Spreading COVID-19 Misinformation
Facebook-owner Meta said Thursday it had kicked one of the most influential US anti-vaccination groups off the social media network for spreading Covid-19 misinformation. The Children's Health Defense (CHD), which has been a critic of Covid vaccines, immediately accused Meta of stifling its free speech rights.
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Madhya Pradesh Man Who Vaccinated 39 Students With Same Syringe Arrested
A vaccinator allegedly used a single syringe to administer anti-coronavirus vaccine doses to 39 children at a private school in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar city, leading to his arrest and suspension of the district vaccination officer, officials said.
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Covid Behind Largest Backslide In Child Vaccination In A Generation: UN
Around 25 million children around the world missed out on routine vaccinations that protect against life-threatening diseases last year, as the knock-on effects of the pandemic continue to disrupt health care globally.
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Serum Institute's Covid Vaccine Covovax Cleared For 7-11 Age Group
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday approved Serum Institute's COVID-19 vaccine Covovax for restricted emergency use in children aged 7 to 11 years subject to certain conditions, official sources said.
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3 Covid Shots Generate Good Response In Under-5s: Pfizer-BioNTech
The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children aged six months to under five years when given in 3 doses.
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Ramp Up Covid Vaccine Drive For Children Aged 12-14: UP Chief Minister
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today instructed officials to ramp up the ongoing Covid vaccination drive for children aged 12-14 years, saying many kids in this group are yet to take their jabs.
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Over 3 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Administered To 12-14 Age Group: Centre
Over three crore children in the age group of 12-14 years have been administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.
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Covovax Vaccine Now Available For 12-17 Age Group At Private Centres
Children aged 12 to 17 years can now get the Serum Institute's coronavirus vaccine Covovax at private centres with a provision for it being made on the CoWIN portal, official sources said on Monday.
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World Immunization Week 2022: Vaccination Has The Power To Free Your Childs World
This years World Immunization Week theme Long Life for All underlines the power of vaccination for adults and children alike.
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Moderna Seeks US Approval For Covid Vaccine For Children Under 6
US biotech firm Moderna said Thursday it had submitted a request for an emergency use authorization in the United States for its Covid vaccine for children aged six months to under six years.
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Covid Vaccines Of All Eligible Children At Earliest A Priority: PM To Chief Ministers
Covid vaccination of all eligible children at the earliest is a priority for the government and specialised programmes will need to be conducted for it in schools, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.
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Pfizer To Seek US Authorisation For 3rd Covid Shot In Children
Pfizer and BioNTech on Thursday announced positive results from a clinical trial on the safety and immune response of a third dose of their Covid vaccine in children aged five through 11, adding they would soon seek regulatory authorization.
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Childhood Vaccination Rates Begin To Recover Post-Pandemic, UN Says
Efforts to vaccinate children worldwide against deadly diseases such as measles and diptheria began to recover in 2022 after a historic backslide caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new figures from the WHO and the UNICEF.
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US Health Body Recommends Adding Covid Shots To List Of Routine Vaccines For Children
The CDC has recommended to make COVID-19 shots a part of children's vaccine schedule, but a final decision will be taken by states.
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Up To 70% Of Those Under 19 Globally Susceptible To Covid: Study
Fifty to 70 per cent "children" below 19 years globally were susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 infection by the end of 2021 and before the Omicron wave, showing a need for more effective vaccines and better vaccination coverage, according to a study.
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Facebook Bans Major US Anti-Vaccination Group Children's Health Defense for Spreading COVID-19 Misinformation
Facebook-owner Meta said Thursday it had kicked one of the most influential US anti-vaccination groups off the social media network for spreading Covid-19 misinformation. The Children's Health Defense (CHD), which has been a critic of Covid vaccines, immediately accused Meta of stifling its free speech rights.
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Madhya Pradesh Man Who Vaccinated 39 Students With Same Syringe Arrested
A vaccinator allegedly used a single syringe to administer anti-coronavirus vaccine doses to 39 children at a private school in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar city, leading to his arrest and suspension of the district vaccination officer, officials said.
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Covid Behind Largest Backslide In Child Vaccination In A Generation: UN
Around 25 million children around the world missed out on routine vaccinations that protect against life-threatening diseases last year, as the knock-on effects of the pandemic continue to disrupt health care globally.
-
Serum Institute's Covid Vaccine Covovax Cleared For 7-11 Age Group
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday approved Serum Institute's COVID-19 vaccine Covovax for restricted emergency use in children aged 7 to 11 years subject to certain conditions, official sources said.
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3 Covid Shots Generate Good Response In Under-5s: Pfizer-BioNTech
The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children aged six months to under five years when given in 3 doses.
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Ramp Up Covid Vaccine Drive For Children Aged 12-14: UP Chief Minister
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today instructed officials to ramp up the ongoing Covid vaccination drive for children aged 12-14 years, saying many kids in this group are yet to take their jabs.
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Over 3 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Administered To 12-14 Age Group: Centre
Over three crore children in the age group of 12-14 years have been administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.
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Covovax Vaccine Now Available For 12-17 Age Group At Private Centres
Children aged 12 to 17 years can now get the Serum Institute's coronavirus vaccine Covovax at private centres with a provision for it being made on the CoWIN portal, official sources said on Monday.
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World Immunization Week 2022: Vaccination Has The Power To Free Your Childs World
This years World Immunization Week theme Long Life for All underlines the power of vaccination for adults and children alike.
-
Moderna Seeks US Approval For Covid Vaccine For Children Under 6
US biotech firm Moderna said Thursday it had submitted a request for an emergency use authorization in the United States for its Covid vaccine for children aged six months to under six years.
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Covid Vaccines Of All Eligible Children At Earliest A Priority: PM To Chief Ministers
Covid vaccination of all eligible children at the earliest is a priority for the government and specialised programmes will need to be conducted for it in schools, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.
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Pfizer To Seek US Authorisation For 3rd Covid Shot In Children
Pfizer and BioNTech on Thursday announced positive results from a clinical trial on the safety and immune response of a third dose of their Covid vaccine in children aged five through 11, adding they would soon seek regulatory authorization.
