Immunity

February 16, 2021

Single dose of Covax may strengthen immune system of patients

According to the researchers, the strong response to one dose of the vaccine among those previously infected regardless of the duration between infection and vaccination is good news.

January 29, 2021
Vaccine by US-based Novavax against COVID-19 found 89.3% effective

The study assessed efficacy of the vaccine during a period with high transmission and with a new UK variant strain of the virus emerging and circulating widely.
January 27, 2021
An immune cell in blood that may up severe COVID risk

Since low levels of T cells are a hallmark of COVID-19, it is of interest to understand the role of one type of immune cell, monocytic myeloid-derived suppressor cells, or M-MDSC.
January 13, 2021
'Immune cop' that detects SARS-CoV-2 in lungs identified by researchers

For the study, the team surveyed 16 viral RNA binding proteins in human lung epithelial cells.
January 10, 2021
Healthcare workers speculating over safety, side-effects of COVID vax?

Doctors are increasingly discussing with fellow colleagues their doubts regarding the safety aspect of the vaccines approved in India, according to reports.
January 08, 2021
Beware! Excessive alcohol can reduce your immune response to vaccines

'Although these vaccines have been made in record time, the testing methodology and procedures have not been compromised.'
January 07, 2021
Two approved vaccines, but 69% Indians hesitant to take them

To the question that received 8,723 responses, only 26 per cent of citizens said that they will get it as soon as it becomes available via private or any healthcare channels.

Immunity

Single dose of Covax may strengthen immune system of patients

Vaccine by US-based Novavax against COVID-19 found 89.3% effective

An immune cell in blood that may up severe COVID risk

'Immune cop' that detects SARS-CoV-2 in lungs identified by researchers

Healthcare workers speculating over safety, side-effects of COVID vax?

Beware! Excessive alcohol can reduce your immune response to vaccines

Two approved vaccines, but 69% Indians hesitant to take them

Covaxin generated excellent safety data: Bharat Biotech

DCGI approves Covaxin, Bharat Biotech says it's giant leap for innovation

'Vaccines inactivated are safest with lesser adverse reactions'