Covaxin (COVID-19 Vaccine)
Mechanism :
It contains 6µg of whole-virion inactivated SARS-CoV-2 antigen.
Indication :
- For immunisation of individuals ≥18 years old for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Contraindications :
Had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine.
Dosing :
Two doses of 0.5 ml each administered between 4 weeks apart.
Adverse Effect :
Common: Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, myalgia, arthralgia; injection site pain, tenderness, swelling, erythema, warmth, pruritus, bruising; fatigue, malaise, fever, chills
Uncommon: anaphylaxis, pruritis, rash, hyperhidrosis
Lactation :
Breast milk excretion is not known. It is currently not recommended to give in lactating mothers.