ICMR scientist Nivedita Gupta says task force discussed using BCG to build immunity among at-risk groups, but there’s ‘miniscule’ evidence of its efficacy.
In episode 431 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discuses new evidence on face masks, the efficiency of BCG vaccine and continuing troubles of migrant workers in India.
A single-centre, open and dose-escalation phase I clinical trial for recombinant novel coronavirus vaccine will be tested in healthy adults aged between 18 and 60 years.
BCG vaccine could strengthen immunity against diseases other than TB, which could come as a relief to healthcare workers dealing with the coronavirus threat.
Ex-secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Dr M.K. Bhan, widely known for making India’s first indigenous vaccine possible, was suffering from cancer & died Sunday.
The wealthy float above the crisis—insulated in air-purified cars, weekend getaways at farmhouses, and vacations timed perfectly to coincide with Delhi’s worst weeks.
ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.
The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.
If Bcg vaccine works means why a 14 month baby for covid positive..baby may have taken this vaccine already..I too had hope when I read for the first time about vaccine…but thinking as baby point of view…?
Yes Sravani.. That case Should be explored…If baby has taken BCG and still it got then it is not successful..BCG is mandate vaccine in India if I am not wrong…
Hope this vaccine will work propey and recover the covid patients in India
Big salute to the Indian scientists
If Bcg vaccine works means why a 14 month baby for covid positive..baby may have taken this vaccine already..I too had hope when I read for the first time about vaccine…but thinking as baby point of view…?
Yes Sravani.. That case Should be explored…If baby has taken BCG and still it got then it is not successful..BCG is mandate vaccine in India if I am not wrong…