COVISHIELD VS COVAXIN

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                                     COVISHIELD VS COVAXIN

The novel Coronavirus or Covid -19 has dwindled human health to the extent that people have run out of medicines to cure it and the determination to fight against the pandemic. Eventually, the health infrastructure has toppled down and seems like a heap of rubble when it comes to dealing with the virus. The vaccine though felt like a ray of hope, the situation is not under much control.

COVISHIELD

Oxford’s-AstraZeneca vaccine, also called Covishield in India, has been approved by the WHO. The vaccine is made from a weakened version of a common cold virus (also known as Adenovirus) from chimpanzees. SERUM INSTITUTE OF INDIA, the world’s largest manufacturer by volume joined hands with AstraZeneca to produce a vaccine.

WHAT IS COVISHIELD?

It is a vaccine developed to fight against coronavirus. It is injected into a patient and it makes antibodies that can attack the coronavirus infection. It can be safely stored between 2C to 8C. It is given in two doses between four and 12 weeks apart.

HOW EFFECTIVE HAS IT BEEN IN DEALING WITH COVID-19?

·      When people were given half a dose and then a full dose it was 90 percent effective.

·      The vaccine induces good immune responses with no unacceptable side effects.

·      It is approved for emergency use.

 

COVAXIN

Covaxin is administered to prevent Coronavirus Disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. It is an inactivated vaccine which means that it is made up of killed coronaviruses, making it safe to be injected into the body.

WHAT IS COVAXIN?

The Bharat Biotech COVID-19 vaccine has approval for restricted use in an emergency. It is basically for people aged 18 years and above. It is given in the form of an injection. The vaccine is administered in 2 doses given 4 weeks apart.

HOW EFFECTIVE HAS IT BEEN, IN DEALING WITH COVID-19?

·      When administered, immune cells can still recognize the dead virus, prompting the immune system to make antibodies against the pandemic virus.

·      The vaccine has an efficacy rate of 81%

WHICH IS BETTER AND WHY?

·      Covaxin is under controversial phase as its trials were still underway but were cleared for emergency use.

·      Both have shown good responses in curing the covid virus.

·      Both are safe for use and have not been showing serious side effects.

·      Covishield has passed all three stages of trials while Covaxin is still under the third phase of trials.

Covid, a pandemic that has been a reason for dampened spirits of the public, obviously needs to be got rid of soon. But rushing for vaccines not tested properly can backfire. The lives of people cannot be put at stake at any cost.

 

Comments

  1. Nidhi Gujar24 April 2021 at 17:52

    Very informative

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  2. Tanuja Murab24 April 2021 at 18:12

    Quiet intersting and informative

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  3. Unknown24 April 2021 at 18:36

    Very interesting

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  4. sanjeev24 April 2021 at 19:42

    Very Informative

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  5. Dr.Anita Singh24 April 2021 at 20:34

    Informative

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  6. Dr.Rajani Gautam25 April 2021 at 17:37

    The need of the hour is to get vaccinated against Covid 19 as soon as possible. Even a day's delay can lead to fatalities. We must not be a part to create confusion among masses regarding the efficacy of the vaccine. Both the vaccines are approved and recommended by WHO itself. There have been no major side effects observed so far. It is our national duty to encourage people to get vaccinated without any fear.

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  7. Shreedevi Nair26 April 2021 at 12:39

    These type of informative information is the need of the hour. It has been explained very well. Thanks to the writer. Hope to have such informative informations in future too.

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    Very informative

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