Corbevax
Corbevax is a protein subunit vaccine developed by Biological E. Limited, an Indian biopharmaceutical company. The vaccine is designed to prevent COVID-19, a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Development[edit | edit source]
The development of Corbevax began in 2020, in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The vaccine was developed using a protein subunit platform, a well-established vaccine technology that has been used in other vaccines such as the hepatitis B vaccine. The vaccine contains the recombinant spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which triggers an immune response in the body.
Clinical Trials[edit | edit source]
Corbevax underwent three phases of clinical trials to assess its safety and efficacy. The Phase I and II trials demonstrated that the vaccine was safe and well-tolerated, and the Phase III trial, which involved over 30,000 participants, showed that the vaccine had an efficacy rate of over 90%.
Authorization and Distribution[edit | edit source]
Corbevax received emergency use authorization from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) in December 2021. The vaccine is expected to play a significant role in India's vaccination drive, due to its low cost and ease of storage and distribution.
Effectiveness[edit | edit source]
Corbevax has been shown to be effective against the original strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, as well as several of its variants. However, ongoing research is being conducted to assess its effectiveness against newer variants of the virus.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects of Corbevax include pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, and fever. These side effects are typically mild and resolve within a few days.
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