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A new vaccine has been listed for COVID-19 emergency use

On 3 November 2021, the Technical Advisory Group for Emergency Use Listing listed the Bharat Biotech BBV152 COVAXIN vaccine against COVID-19 for emergency use. Here's what you need to know about the vaccine and who can take it.

Latest updates on COVID-19

Flu & COVID-19

How would you know if you have the flu or COVID-19? Should you take both flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine if they are available to you? How does WHO decide on the composition of the flu vaccine? Dr Sylvie Briand explains in Science in 5.

Statement from the Emergency Committee on COVID-19 pandemic

The Committee unanimously agreed that the COVID-19 pandemic still constitutes an extraordinary event that continues to adversely affect the health of populations around the world, poses a risk of international spread and interference with international traffic.

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Health events at COP26

The COP26 Health Pavilion will offer a rich 2-week programme of over 60 events, showcasing evidence, initiatives and solutions to maximize the health benefits of tackling climate change across regions, sectors and communities. Most events will be livestreamed, and recordings will be made available on the website.

Two new tobacco cessation medicines added to the list of essential medicines

Bupropion and varenicline have both proven to be safe and effective ways of quitting tobacco for users who are unable to quit using behavioural counselling or brief advice alone.