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The DCGI recommended in April that Biological E's Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax be given emergency use authorization for children aged 5 to 12.
Digital Desk: Corbevax,
a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Biological E Limited, has been approved by the
Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) as a heterologous Covid-19 booster
dose. This means that adults who have received their full Covishield or Covaxin
vaccination can receive Corbevax as a third or booster shot.
color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">The Corbevax booster can be administered six
months after the second dose of the vaccine has been given.
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color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Until now, the booster dosage had to be the
same vaccine administered in the first and second shots.
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color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">In our Covid-19 vaccination milestone, we've
reached another milestone. Corbevax's continued world-class safety standards
and e xcellent immunogenicity are reflected in this clearance." Mahima
Datla, Managing Director of Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical and Vaccines Company
Biological E Ltd, said, "We are really happy with this approval, which
will meet the requirement for Covid-19 booster doses in India."
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color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Trials of the Vaccine
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color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Biological E Ltd recently submitted its
clinical trial data to the DCGI, which approved administering Corbevax vaccine
as a heterologous booster dose to people who have already received two doses of
either Covishield or Covaxin after a thorough review and deliberation with the
subject expert committee.
color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">The clinical trial results demonstrated that
the Corbevax booster dose improved immune response while remaining safe.
Moreover, the company tested 416 people ranging in age from 18 to 80 years old.
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color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">This is how you can book a slot to get
vaccinated
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A slot to get vaccinated with
Corbevax can be booked via the CoWIN portal.
color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">It may be mentioned that so far, at least
51.7 million doses of Corbevax have been administered to children in India,
including 17.4 million who have received both doses, Biological E Ltd said.
color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">The DCGI recommended in April that Biological
E's Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax be given emergency use authorization for children
aged 5 to 12.
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