Tag: second dose

‘Precautionary dose’ only after 9 months of 2nd dose: Dr R S Sharma

The CoWIN platform chief explained that those eligible for third shot will have to show comorbidity certificate from a registered physician to summarise the problem and then the jab will be given.

December 27, 2021

More than 1.53 lakh skip 2nd dose in Burdwan (E)

Although vaccines are given free at government health units, beneficiaries are still hesitant. The Covid-19 Task Force for the district has expressed concern over the phenomenon. On last Tuesday, the Task Force stressed the need for extensive drive.

November 28, 2021

Kerala HC allows Covishield second jab after 28 days in pvt sector

After giving the first dose, according to the Centre, the second dose could be given only after 84 days, which was contested by Kitex, which pointed out that since they have already purchased the vaccines and if the administration is going to be delayed, then the vaccines could get spoiled and would have to be thrown away.

September 6, 2021

J&J’s second dose provides strong boost against Covid

The company said researchers observed significant increases in antibody responses in participants between ages 18 and 55 and in those 65 and older who received a lower booster dose. However, the company didn't specify exactly when or how many subjects received the second dose.

August 26, 2021

Sources: US to recommend Covid-19 vaccine boosters at 8 months

Officials were continuing to collect information as well about the J&J vaccine, which was only approved in the U.S. in late February, to determine when to recommend boosters, one of the officials said

August 17, 2021