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Telangana to request additional Covid-19 booster shots

During the meeting, Harish urged people, who have Covid symptoms, such as cough, fever and sore throat, to get tested at the nearest government health centre.

published on : 18th March 2023
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Eight lakh Covishield doses in, special booster camps to start

State had only Covaxin, orders not placed due to low vax demand

published on : 18th January 2023
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It’s long wait for Covishield booster, Centre yet to send vaccines

D Randeep, Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare department, said they have not received vaccines from the Centre yet.

published on : 13th January 2023
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No need for second Covid booster shot: Jayadeva study

SJICR took up the study to assess the immune status of 350 healthcare workers (aged 19-60 years) that included doctors, nurses, technicians, ward helpers and other staff of Jayadeva.

published on : 12th January 2023
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97k get booster shots in 10 days in Bengaluru  

With global Covid-19 cases soaring due to a subvariant of Omicron, 97,036 booster shots were administered in the state in 10 days, with 14,300 people taking their booster shots on Friday. 

published on : 31st December 2022
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Health dept urges people to take Covid booster before Sept 30

Director of Family Welfare and nodal officer of Covid vaccination Dr Bijay Panigrahy said only 25 per cent of the targeted beneficiaries have received the precaution dose in the last 45 days.

published on : 4th September 2022
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Those with covid booster shots are safer: Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia

"Only 10 per cent of the patients were infected with the Covid after the third dose,” said Sisodia. 

published on : 17th August 2022
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Get vaxxed to taper off Covid: Bommai

Our aim is to vaccinate all those above the age of 18 in 7,500 govt centres, says Sudhakar

published on : 17th July 2022
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Day 1: 33k take free Covid booster jab in Karnataka

The free booster dose campaign for those aged between 18 and 59 years, which began on Friday in 8,000 government centres across the state, saw good response.

published on : 16th July 2022
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Free Covid booster doses for all adults from July 15 till next 75 days; camps likely on pilgrimage routes, offices

‘Covid vaccine Amrit Mahotsav campaign’ to be launched at 8,000 government centres for those between 18 and 59 years, while it is already free for those above 60, health care, and frontline workers.

published on : 15th July 2022
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Free Covid vax booster drive to last 75 days

Organised to mark Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav; Lasika Melas planned on Wednesdays  

published on : 15th July 2022
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Free Covid-19 booster doses in Telangana from Friday

While interacting with the aspirants, the Minister told the youth in the district to make use of the free training classes.

published on : 15th July 2022
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Karnataka awaits central guidelines for free Covid booster shot

Move as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’

published on : 14th July 2022
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Only 18 per cent in 18-59 years age group receive 3rd vaccine dose

Despite the surge in Covid-19 cases sparking some concern, Delhi residents have not shown much enthusiasm to get the booster shot.

published on : 18th June 2022
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Free COVID vaccine booster jabs in private hospitals across Tamil Nadu soon

Steps are being taken to control COVID-19 which is increasing a few districts including Chennai, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur.

published on : 18th June 2022
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Covid booster dose? Talk to your doctor first

Those without major health issues needn’t take it, say experts

published on : 19th April 2022
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Covid booster shot cost drops, yet only few takers

“Since many private hospitals are awaiting refund instead of additional vaccines, they have no choice but to pass on the cost to patients,” Rajashekar said. 

published on : 13th April 2022
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Covid booster dose for all to strengthen Covid fight: K Sudhakar

The precautionary dose of the vaccine can be taken by those who have completed nine months, or 39 weeks, after the second dose of vaccination, he told reporters on Saturday.

published on : 10th April 2022
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Booster dose available for 18+ age group from Sunday

Sources in the state health and family welfare department said they are yet to receive official communication on this.

published on : 9th April 2022
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Centre mulls Covid booster shot for all above 18 years; Sena MP seeks clear guidelines

Currently, healthcare and frontline workers and those above 60 years are being administered the precaution doses of Covid vaccine.

published on : 22nd March 2022
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