The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in India (NTAGI) is likely to take up key issues regarding administering booster doses in its next meeting scheduled towards the end of this month
As vaccine supplies have increased, some doctors and public health experts in India have urged the government to start a booster programme for the most vulnerable
Approval for Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 vaccines under consideration: Govt
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The central government is in discussions with American pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna over their Covid-19 vaccines, said Dr VK Paul, member (health) of Niti Aayog. Approval to Pfizer and Moderna is under consideration, Paul said.
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He informed that Pfizer has indicated its vaccines will likely be available in July.
This comes a day after government officials stated that if India enters into procurement deals with Pfizer, Moderna and J&J, then the vaccine supply will be further boosted. This will help the country realise its target of inoculating all adults by the end of the year.
Covid-19 vaccine update: Vaccinations in India cross 1 crore-mark
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The country clocked in 13,193 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours
India s vaccination coverage ranks third in the world, after the USA (55.2 million doses) and the UK (16.12 million doses)
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India has vaccinated 1,01,88,007 healthcare workers and frontline workers so far. The vaccination drive in the country had begun on 16 January.
According to the Union health ministry, India s vaccination coverage ranks third in the world, after the USA (55.2 million doses) and the UK (16.12 million doses).
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