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Bharat Biotech, Pfizer in race for paediatric Covid-19 vax by December

Covaxin in trials already, Serum slated to start testing Novavax by July

Bharat Biotech, Pfizer in race for paediatric Covid-19 vax by December
Updated On : 21 Jun 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Pfizer Covid vax provides higher antibody levels than Sinovac: Study

People who got Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine showed "substantially higher" levels of antibodies compared to those who received China's Sinovac shots, according to a new study.

Pfizer Covid vax provides higher antibody levels than Sinovac: Study
Updated On : 20 Jun 2021 | 3:26 PM IST

Palestinian govt cancels deal with Israel for supply of 1 mn Covid vax

The Palestinian government on Friday announced cancellation of a deal with Israel relating to the supply of around one million doses of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

Palestinian govt cancels deal with Israel for supply of 1 mn Covid vax
Updated On : 19 Jun 2021 | 8:55 AM IST

Pfizer, Moderna preferred 2nd dose after AstraZeneca: Canadian authorities

Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization said Thursday people who got the AstraZeneca vaccine as their first dose should get Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna for their second shot

Pfizer, Moderna preferred 2nd dose after AstraZeneca: Canadian authorities
Updated On : 18 Jun 2021 | 8:54 AM IST

Pfizer's arthritis drug can cut death risk in patients with severe Covid

The efficacy of the drug was tested on 289 patients hospitalised with severe Covid across 15 locations in Brazil.

Pfizer's arthritis drug can cut death risk in patients with severe Covid
Updated On : 17 Jun 2021 | 7:33 PM IST

Risk of hospitalisation doubles with Delta versus Alpha variant: Study

Vaccines from Pfizer Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc protect against delta, researchers said Monday

Risk of hospitalisation doubles with Delta versus Alpha variant: Study
Updated On : 14 Jun 2021 | 9:08 PM IST

US to donate half bn Pfizer vaccines to low and middle-income countries

President Joe Biden plans to announce on Thursday that the US will purchase and donate half a billion (50 crore) doses of Pfizer vaccines to 92 low- and lower-middle-income countries

US to donate half bn Pfizer vaccines to low and middle-income countries
Updated On : 10 Jun 2021 | 12:42 PM IST

Top Headlines: Pfizer Covid vax's 'India price', Twitter India seeks a week

Business Standard brings top headlines on Thursday

Top Headlines: Pfizer Covid vax's 'India price', Twitter India seeks a week
Updated On : 10 Jun 2021 | 7:34 AM IST

Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine may cost less than $10 a dose in India

Govt likely to give partial indemnity to company

Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine may cost less than $10 a dose in India
Updated On : 10 Jun 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Pfizer expands coronavirus vaccine tests in kids younger than 12

Pfizer says it is expanding testing of its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12.

Pfizer expands coronavirus vaccine tests in kids younger than 12
Updated On : 09 Jun 2021 | 3:09 AM IST

Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines cut infection risk by 91%: US CDC

Taking two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna's mRNA-based vaccines, authorised by the Food and Drug Administration, can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by 91 per cent

Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines cut infection risk by 91%: US CDC
Updated On : 08 Jun 2021 | 11:54 AM IST

Pfizer supports deployment of oxygen and ICU beds in Delhi, Mumbai

Around 10 per cent of these beds have been set up to meet the requirements of Covid-19 paediatric patients.

Pfizer supports deployment of oxygen and ICU beds in Delhi, Mumbai
Updated On : 08 Jun 2021 | 12:38 AM IST

Pfizer Covid-19 jab produces less antibodies against Delta variant: Lancet

The study also shows that levels of these antibodies that are able to recognise and fight the virus are lower with increasing age

Pfizer Covid-19 jab produces less antibodies against Delta variant: Lancet
Updated On : 04 Jun 2021 | 10:49 PM IST

Pfizer jab produces less antibodies against Delta variant: Lancet

People fully vaccinated with two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are likely to have more than five times lower levels of neutralising antibodies against the Delta variant

Pfizer jab produces less antibodies against Delta variant: Lancet
Updated On : 04 Jun 2021 | 1:21 PM IST

In talks with Pfizer, Moderna, J&J to make vaccines in India: Foreign secy

India is looking forward to WHO's nod for vaccine manufactured by Bharat Biotech

In talks with Pfizer, Moderna, J&J to make vaccines in India: Foreign secy
Updated On : 04 Jun 2021 | 1:51 AM IST

After Pfizer, Serum Institute seeks indemnity over Covid vaccine: Report

Amid discussions over possible legal protection to foreign vaccine manufacturers Pfizer and Moderna over their COVID-19 jabs in India, SII has also sought protection against liabilities

After Pfizer, Serum Institute seeks indemnity over Covid vaccine: Report
Updated On : 03 Jun 2021 | 12:15 PM IST

Decoded: Who can get antibody cocktail for Covid-19 and how it works

Used to treat only mild to moderate disease in high-risk Covid-19 patients, doctors feel the treatment can bolster the fight against severe disease

Decoded: Who can get antibody cocktail for Covid-19 and how it works
Updated On : 03 Jun 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Israel finds probable link between Pfizer Covid shot and heart inflammation

According to a study, there were 275 cases of myocarditis identified between December 2020, when the vaccination drive began, and May 2021, including 148 cases within a month after vaccination.

Israel finds probable link between Pfizer Covid shot and heart inflammation
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 10:49 PM IST

Will India be able to vaccinate 1 billion people this yr? Key Covid updates

Only around 3 per cent of the population has been inoculated till now. The Indian government is expected to grant foreign vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna indemnity against legal proceedings

Will India be able to vaccinate 1 billion people this yr? Key Covid updates
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 5:12 PM IST

DCGI waiver may bring foreign vaccines like Pfizer, Moderna a step closer

Earlier, vaccines that had completed clinical studies outside the country were required to carry out "bridging trials" or limited clinical trials on the Indian population

DCGI waiver may bring foreign vaccines like Pfizer, Moderna a step closer
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 11:57 AM IST