DNA: Pfizer created 'loot' in the name of Corona vaccine?
During the Corona transition period, India was trying that foreign companies should also make vaccines in India so that the people of India could get the vaccine. Today in DNA, know why the Government of India did not buy the vaccine from abroad!
Jan 21, 2023, 00:08 AM IST
New India will run by its own rules: Centre reveals the dilemma over foreign-made Covid vaccines
The sole reason was unjustified demands by foreign corporations. Moderna and Pfizer merely saw India as a huge market and were confident that India, with its massive population, would not be able to tide over the crisis without their help.
Feb 18, 2022, 22:56 PM IST
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine trial data shows long-term protection in adolescents aged 12 to 15 years
A two-dose series of the vaccine was 100% effective against COVID-19, measured seven days through over four months after the second dose, the company said.
Nov 23, 2021, 06:15 AM IST
How Pfizer COVID vaccine cuts risk of Delta infection
The antibody that neutralised all four variants of concern -- as well as three additional variants tested separately -- was called 2C08. In animal experiments, 2C08 also protected hamsters from disease caused by every variant tested: the original variant, delta and a mimic of beta.
Aug 18, 2021, 16:26 PM IST
India in talks to buy 50 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: Report
Indian health authorities are also in an advanced stage of negotiations with Johnson & Johnson, which has a deal with India-based Biological E. Ltd, to manufacture as many as 600 million doses, starting as soon as this month, the Journal reported.
Aug 11, 2021, 16:45 PM IST
Preparation of vaccine for children below 12 years, Pfizer company starts clinical trial
Pfizer said on Tuesday that it will begin testing its COVID-19 vaccine on a large group of children under the age of 12 after selecting a low dose of the shot in the first phase of testing. 4,500 children have been enrolled in 90 locations in some countries for the trial.
Jun 09, 2021, 09:22 AM IST
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against COVID-19 variants found in India, says study
Based on lab experiments involving cell cultures, the B.1.617 and B.1.618 variants seem to be partially resistant to the antibodies elicited by vaccination.
May 18, 2021, 06:43 AM IST
Sikh's largest representative body divert its resources to Covid care
Zee News talked to SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur who proudly acclaims to have thrown all resources of SGPC for the ‘Sangat during the trying times and vows to continue their fight against the eradication of Covid.
May 11, 2021, 23:52 PM IST
COVID jabs for kids aged 2 to 11: Pfizer to seek approval in Sept
Pharmaceutical major Pfizer will likely seek the US Food and Drug Administration's emergency authorisation to administer its coronavirus vaccine among children between the ages of 2 and 11 in September, the media reported.
May 05, 2021, 16:08 PM IST
COVID-19: Pfizer withdraws emergency use application for its vaccine in India
The US company, which was the first drugmaker to apply for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in India, had a meeting with the country`s drugs regulator on Wednesday and the decision was made after that, the company said.
Feb 05, 2021, 12:49 PM IST
COVID-19: Norway probing death of two people who received Pfizer's vaccine
Norway has launched a probe into the death of two nursing home residents who died after receiving COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
Jan 06, 2021, 12:17 PM IST
Portuguese nurse dies two days after getting Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine
A health worker in Portugal died two days after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. This comes as a shock to the world community and has raised questions over the safety and efficiency of the Pfizer vaccine.
Jan 06, 2021, 01:03 AM IST
European Union clears Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for first inoculations
The European Union will start mass vaccinations against COVID-19 after Christmas as the shot developed by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech cleared a regulatory hurdle.
Dec 22, 2020, 08:57 AM IST
US head nurse faints during press briefing, received COVID vaccine shot hours back
The head nurse, who passed out during her press briefing, claimed that she had a history of fainting incidents.
Dec 19, 2020, 10:16 AM IST
After Pfizer, US authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
According to an official statement, the FDA has determined that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has met the statutory criteria for issuance of an emergency use authorisation (EUA).
Dec 19, 2020, 07:31 AM IST
US Vice President Mike Pence to get vaccinated publicly against COVID-19
US Vice President Mike Pence will be receiving COVID-19 vaccine publicly.
Dec 17, 2020, 08:15 AM IST
Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine: UK PM Boris Johnson says game not over in fight against COVID-19
UK PM Boris Johnson urged people to follow the Covid Winter Plan of tiered lockdown which is now in force across England.
Dec 03, 2020, 16:35 PM IST
Extreme low temperature required to store Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine big challenge for India: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria
The extreme low temperature required for storing Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine poses a challenge for its delivery in India.
Nov 12, 2020, 00:53 AM IST
