DCGI Grants Permission for Restricted Use of Sputnik-V Vaccine
The vaccine is indicated for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 disease in individuals ≥ 18 years of age.
| 13 April 2021 8:39 AM GMT
NEW DELHI: After detailed deliberation, the SEC recommended for grant of permission for the restricted use of the Sputnik-V vaccine in emergency situations subject to various regulatory provisions.
The vaccine is indicated for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 disease in individuals ≥ 18 years of age.
The Union Government has been leading the fight against COVID-19 with a proactive and Whole of Government approach, with a focus on containment, surveillance, testing, COVID Appropriate Behaviour, and vaccination. The countrywide vaccination drive started on 16th Jan 2021.
COVID-19 vaccines in India in a nutshell
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The Drugs Control General of India has permitted emergency use of Covid vaccine Sputnik V with certain conditions, clearing the way for a third vaccine in addition to Covishield and Covaxin. Besides, the government on Tuesday also fast-tracked emergency approval for other jabs.
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The Drugs Control General of India has permitted emergency use of Covid vaccine Sputnik V with certain conditions, clearing the way for a third vaccine in addition to Covishield and Covaxin. Besides, the government on Tuesday also fast-tracked emergency approval for other jabs. Here is what the vaccines are all about:
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COVID-19 vaccines in India: in a nutshell
The Drugs Control General of India has permitted emergency use of Covid vaccine Sputnik V with certain conditions, clearing the way for a third vaccine in addition to Covishield and Covaxin. Besides, the government on Tuesday also fast-tracked emergency approval for other jabs. Here is what the vaccines are all about:
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COVID-19 vaccines in India: in a nutshell
Manufactured by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research and the National Institute of Virology, it uses an inactivated virus. It is developed by chemically treating novel coronavirus samples to make them incapable of reproduction.
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