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COVID vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccines produce protection against the disease, as a result of developing an immune response to the SARS-Cov-2 virus, says WHO.
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Developing immunity through vaccination means there is a reduced risk of developing the illness and its consequences. This immunity helps you fight the virus if exposed: WHO.
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In India, three COVID-19 vaccines are approved:
- Bharat Biotech and ICMR's Covaxin
- Oxford-AstraZeneca's Covishield
- Russia's Sputnik V (To be available soon)
Of the three COVID-19 vaccines which have been granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in India, only Covishield is approved by the World Health Organisation.
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All three vaccines can be stored at 2°C to 8°C.
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The approved vaccines are two dose vaccines administered intramuscularly. Both the doses should be of the same vaccine type, says the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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COVID-19 vaccine dosage interval:
- Covaxin: 4-6 weeks
- Covishield: 12-16 weeks
- Sputnik V: 21 days
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Since May 1, 2021, all citizens above the age of 18 are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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In government-run institutions, vaccines are provided for free to all eligible persons.
The Centre has fixed the maximum price that private hospitals can charge starting June 21.
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Maximum price that can be charged per dose:
- Covaxin: Rs. 1,410
- Covishield: Rs. 780
- Sputnik V: Rs. 1,145
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