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TopicJohnson and Johnson

Topic: Johnson and Johnson

Two doses of J&J’s vaccine slashes Omicron hospital stays in South Africa by up to 85%

Michelle Fay Cortez -
The results are a welcome bit of news amid the explosive rise of Omicron cases and evidence that the strain can evade the protection that normally stems from vaccination.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine doesn’t provide antibody protection against Omicron, lab study finds

Antony Sguazzin -
The J&J vaccine appears to provide some defense against Omicron, perhaps via other means such as stimulation of immune cells, according to a South African virologist.

US scientists suggest link between J&J vaccine and brain blood clots, but warn against panic

Mohana Basu -
Researchers noted that the risk of blood clots should be considered in context of the vaccine’s efficacy, saying it is effective in offering protection from severe Covid-19.

Moderna, J&J boosters get US CDC’s backing, paving way for next shots

Fiona Rutherford -
The CDC said eligible people may choose a different booster from the vaccine they originally received, granting more flexibility to patients and doctors.

US FDA clears Moderna, J&J booster shots, allows ‘mix and match’ of Covid vaccines

PTI -
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention will consult an expert panel later this week before finalising official recommendations for who should get boosters and when.

Johnson & Johnson seeks nod to conduct vaccine trails for 12-17 age group in India

ANI -
Earlier in August, the US pharma giant Johnson & Johnson was given emergency use approval in India for its single-dose Covid-19 vaccine.

No clarity on India launch of single-dose J&J Covid jab as talks focus on indemnity hurdle

Abantika Ghosh -
US pharmaceutical companies like Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson have asked for indemnity against legal liability but the Government of India has not been inclined to give it.

J&J Covid vaccine gets emergency use nod in India. Here’s how the single-dose jab works

Angana Chakrabarti -
J&J became the fifth vaccine to get an emergency nod in the country, after Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V and Moderna.

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine gets emergency use approval in India

PTI -
With the approval of the single-dose J&J vaccine, India has five vaccines that have got approval for emergency use. The others are Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V and Moderna.

Johnson & Johnson applies for Emergency Use Authorization of its Covid vaccine in India

PTI -
Johnson & Johnson Friday said that it remains committed to bringing the single-dose vaccine and accelerating its availability in India through collaboration with Biological E.
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Modi govt won’t borrow extra this year to fund tax cuts, inflation target to stay at 4%

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The cut in excise duty last week, coupled with an increase in fertiliser and food subsidies, is expected to cost the exchequer around Rs 3 lakh crore in the current financial year.

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