The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) launches national Real-World study to assess COVID vaccine.

CONTEXT:  A report from the Times of India on the newly launched Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) national Real-World study to assess COVID vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing severe infection.  Approximately 3,900 people are to be enrolled from 11 sites across 10 cities in India.  The study is expected to provide much-needed data on real-world vaccine effectiveness.

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1. “A senior scientist with the research team said the research will assess real-world efficacy of the Covid vaccines. “ ” 

2. “ICMR begins real-world study of vaccine efficacy. ” 

3. “The study will be carried out at 11 sites across 10 cities. ” 

4. “Of these, 1,300 will be Covid-positive people who were hospitalised after vaccination. ” 

5. “Experts have stated that post-vaccine Covid is mostly mild. ” 

Source URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/icmr-begins-real-world-study-of-vaccine-efficacy/articleshow/83128521.cms