COVOVAX™ VACCINE
The COVOVAX™ vaccine is approved for restricted use in emergency situation that
may prevent COVID-19 caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 12
years of age and older
• If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) after any drug,
food, any vaccine or any ingredients of COVOVAX™ vaccine
• If you have fever
• If you have a problem with bleeding or bruising, or if you are taking a blood
thinning medicines (anticoagulant)
• If you have a problem with liver related disorder and/or inflammation of the gall
bladder
• If your immune system does not work properly (immunodeficiency) or you are
taking medicines that weaken the immune system (such as high-dose
corticosteroids, immunosuppressants or cancer medicines)
• If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• If you are breastfeeding
• If you have received another COVID-19 vaccine
Why do ONE need a COVID booster? Q.1 I have already received two doses of COVID vaccine. The Omicron variants of Corona Virus are still causing COVID and impacting healthcare systems and IMMUNOCOMPROMISED and comorbid condition like asthma,diabetes,cancer and obesity . The Vaccines that were given earlier as 2 dose primary series were based on Wuhan strain and may not be highly effective against currently circulating Omicron strain and its variants. Q.2 Which age group is this vaccine indicated for? g older adults and adults with comorbidities. In India, NTAGI recommends Omicron booster for individuals over 60 years of age and all adults who are comorbid or with weak immunity (immunocompromised). The composition of mRNA vaccines can be modified quickly which helps in fighting the emerging variants. Q.6 Are mRNA vaccines available globally? Over 450 crore doses of mRNA vaccines have been distributed in over 180 countries, preventing COVID since 2020, Q.7 How is this vaccine ...
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