COVID-19 vaccines | Covaxin vs Covishield vs Sputnik V
Equitable access to safe and effective vaccines is critical to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, so it is hugely encouraging to see so many vaccines proving and going into development.
Covishield
- The Covishield vaccine is a vaccine that aims to protect against COVID-19.
- Manufacturer/developer: AstraZeneca, Serum Institute of India
- Research name: AZD1222 (ChAdOx1)
- Vaccine type: Non-Replicating Viral Vector
- Administration method: Intramuscular injection
- Also known as: Oxford, Astrazeneca vaccine
Developed by Oxford University and UK-based AstraZeneca will be called Covishield in India
The interval between 1st and 2nd doses is 12-16 weeks
Efficacy after the second dose can vary from 70-90%
People above 18 years of age can opt for this vaccine
Covishield is less expensive. SII is selling this vaccine at INR 300 (government) and INR 600 (private centres)
Covishield is more easily available
Covaxin
- The Covaxin vaccine is a vaccine that aims to protect against COVID-19.
- Manufacturer/developer: Bharat Biotech
- Research name: BBV152
- Vaccine type: Inactivated
- Administration method: Intramuscular injection
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Indian vaccine produced by Bharat Biotech
The interval between the 2 doses is 4-6 weeks
This vaccine can be 78-100% effective after the second dose
This vaccine can be injected into younger people as well (12 years and above)
Covaxin is more expensive and is being sold at INR 400 (government) and INR 1200 (private facilities)
Fewer hospitals and healthcare centres are stocking Covaxin
Sputnik V
- Sputnik V is the world’s first registered COVID-19 vaccine with over 91.6% efficacy, developed by Gamaleya Inst. Authorized in 66 countries.
- The Gamaleya Research Institute vaccine is a vaccine that aims to protect against COVID-19.
- Manufacturer/developer: Gamaleya Research Institute
- Research name: Gam-COVID-Vac
- Vaccine type: Non-Replicating Viral Vector
- Administration method: Intramuscular injection
Russian vaccine produced by Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
The interval between the 2 doses is 3-4 weeks
Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine showed a 97.6% efficacy
This vaccine can be injected into 18-60 years people’s
The imported vaccine has been priced at Rs 948 per dose.
As of time of publishing, the vaccine is only available at Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad for Rs 1,250 per jab for those aged 45 and above.
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