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BCG vaccine linked to lower risk of contracting COVID-19: Study

It was found that workers who had received BCG vaccinations in the past, nearly 30% of those studied, were significantly less likely to test positive for COVID-19In the US, the FDA-approved BCG vaccine is used as a drug to treat bladder cancer and for people at high risk of contracting TB

2 min read22 Nov 2020
Industry

New tuberculosis vaccine candidate found

A group of scientists has found a new candidate for tuberculosis vaccine, which could be more effective than the existing BCG vaccine

2 min read9 Mar 2016
News

The trouble with TB

Tuberculosis is curable and not always contagious, but patients must follow the medication protocol regularly and preferably at a government-run facility

5 min read18 Nov 2013
Opinion

India’s search for vaccines

If India doesn’t develop a skilled workforce, all of the prevalent enthusiasm could go to naught

1 min read10 Feb 2013
Companies

Healthcare | Production at 3 vaccine units to restart

Healthcare | Production at 3 vaccine units to restart

1 min read2 Mar 2010

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Budget

The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared

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