The case came out as a big blunder on the part of Bihar Government, while the vaccination lists uploaded by Karpi community centre on the portal were being reviewed.

In the wake of the new Covid-19 variant Omicron, the Indian Medical Association has asked for booster dose for medical staff and frontline workers.

Here is what various manufacturers have said about omicron and whether or not their current vaccine will be effective against it.

Women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are concerned about their future fertility might still have concerns or questions about getting a COVID vaccination.

In a submission made to the court, the centre said that a policy for the vaccination of children will be formulated and implemented as expeditiously as possible.

We need about 90 percent of everyone (children and adults) to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity. This is unlikely to happen.

It’s important to remember most COVID vaccines don’t provide absolute sterilising immunity, but work to reduce the severity of disease.

If approved, the Zydus Cadila vaccine will be available for administration in children aged 12 and above.

The Covaxin Phase 3 trial has shown a result of 77.8 percent efficacy according to new reports. Covaxin is one of the three COVID vaccines currently approved and used in India.

After the mix-up of vaccine doses in Uttar Pradesh, the top Covid advisor, Dr. VK Paul addressed the issue stating that it is not a matter of concern. Two different doses are safe, he says.