Here are 10 things you should know about Nasal vaccine

DELHI, India - Dec. 26, 2022 - PRLog -- When the world was opening again with a slight sigh of relief, COVID knocked our doors with a new variant. Hospitals and clinics in China are struggling with a surge of corona cases. There are reports of houses queuing at crematoriums in Beijing even though China records zero COVID deaths.

However, taking precautions, the Government of India is on its toes.

Nasal Vaccine Gets Nod from the Centre

Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has given a nod to Bharat Biotech's nasal vaccine and soon to be added to all the COWIN platform.

10   things you should know about Nasal vaccine

• It is BBV154, a novel adenovirus vector, an intranasal vaccine for COVID -19.
• An intranasal vaccine stimulates a broad immune response – neutralizing IgG, mucosal IgA, and T cell responses, says Bharat Biotech.
• It effectively blocks infection and transmission by initiating an immune response at the injection site, the nasal mucosa.
• If infected, the immune system prevents the corona virus infection in both the upper and lower respiratory tracts.
• It is non-invasive and needle-free.
• It can be easily administered, unlike the other vaccines.
• There is a complete elimination of injuries and infections associated with needles and syringes.
• It is highly suitable for kids.
• This vaccine is expected to be administered to those above 18. The pricing and availability details will soon be updated in the Cowin portal.
• iNCOVACC received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India under Restricted Use in Emergency Situation for ages 18 and above on September 6.
• Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN and Serum Institute's COVIDSHIELD are primarily used in the country.
• An intranasal vaccine stimulates a broad immune response – neutralizing IgG, mucosal IgA, and T cell responses, says Bharat Biotech.

3 cases of New Variant detected in India

The New variant related tension is likely to rise in India. Three cases of Omicron sub variant BF.7, apparently the strain driving China's current surge Nasal Vaccine of COVID cases, have been detected in India so far, as per the official sources.

The Centre has released guidelines. All travelers should preferably be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary vaccination schedule in their country, it said.

It has also made wearing masks and social distancing compulsory in flight and at entry and exit points of airports.

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