The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating deaths potentially linked to Covid-19 vaccines. A spokesperson for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed the probe on Tuesday. The investigation covers multiple age groups, according to Andrew Nixon. The review follows Kennedy’s recent appointment and broader changes in US vaccine policy. The investigation initially […]
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COVID-19 vaccines show promise in boosting cancer treatment
The widely used COVID-19 vaccines may do more than prevent infections — they could also help cancer patients fight tumors more effectively. Researchers discovered that mRNA vaccines, such as Pfizer and Moderna, might enhance the immune response in patients undergoing immunotherapy. This surprising link suggests that these vaccines could potentially improve survival rates among those […]
Teams to check vaccination certificates in Punjab schools from next week: Murad Raas
ISLAMABAD: Punjab Education Minister Dr. Murad Raas Thursday said that schools in Punjab would be closed from Monday if any educational institute would be failed to produce vaccination certificates of their teachers and other staff. Talking to PTV news channel, Punjab government has established monitoring teams and they will conduct surprise raids in schools from […]
Covid vaccines 8 times less effective against Delta variant
ISLAMABAD: A study conducted on 100 healthcare workers across three centers in India has found that the Delta variant is eight times less sensitive to antibodies generated by the COVID-19 vaccine. The study, named “Sars-Cov-2 B.1.617.2 Delta variant Emergence and Vaccine Breakthrough: Collaborative Study”, also found that the variant has a much higher capacity to […]
US adds warning about rare heart inflammation from Pfizer, Moderna covid vaccines
US drug regulators on Friday added a warning to the literature that accompanies Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID vaccine shots to indicate the rare risk of heart inflammation after its use. For each vaccine, the fact sheets for healthcare providers have been revised to include a warning that suggest increased risks of myocarditis and pericarditis, particularly […]