Biological E Corbevax booster shot approved for 18 years and above vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield
“The booster dose of Corbevax increased the neutralizing antibody titers in the Covishield and Covaxin groups significantly when compared to the placebo,”BE statement read.;
New Delhi: The Central government has approved Biological E's Corbevax for restricted use in an emergency as a heterologous booster dose, official sources confirmed on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, ANI had reported that Corbevax booster for heterologous first has been approved by the Centre.
Last month the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) recommended Biological E's CORBEVAX as a heterologous booster for adults above 18 yrs old.
On June 4, this year Biological E. Limited (BE), a Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical and vaccines company announced that its CORBEVAX COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) as a heterologous booster dose after 6 months of administration of primary jabs of Covaxin or Covishield vaccines for restricted use in the emergency situation for the individuals aged 18 years and above.
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