The Hyderabad-based vaccine maker conducted phase 2 trials on 650 volunteers
The multi-dose vial policy saves money for procurement agencies by reducing the cold chain logistics
'We have submitted phase 3 clinical trial application to DCGI (Drugs Controller General of India)," a Bharat Biotech spokesperson said
Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar shared the information through a written reply in Rajya Sabha
The Centre allowed commercial exports of Covaxin last week
India restarted on Friday exports of Covid-19 shots to COVAX for the first time since April
Experts say more real-world studies are required now
Bharat Biotech made 55 million doses of Covaxin in October, and aims to make 80 million doses in December.
Research does not estimate vaccine effectiveness against hospitalisation, severe disease, and death.
Earlier this month, the Bharat Biotech manufactured Covaxin had received its WHO EUL status
Booster shot, children vaccination, exports can spike demand in the future
Bharat Biotech Director V Krishna Mohan said said there were no vaccines when Covid-19 hit India, and the world
Extrapolating from the report, Lancet said 'two doses offer 77.8 per cent protection against symptomatic Covid-19'.
India has done an amazing job, Dr Ella said on India surpassing the administration of 100 Crore vaccination
The ideal time for a booster dose for COVID-19 vaccine is six months after the second dose, Bharat Biotech Chairman and Managing Director Krishna Ella said
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The apex court had earlier in August asked the Centre, Bharat Biotech, SII, and others to respond to the plea which sought directions to also disclose post-vaccination data regarding adverse events
Recently, the Subject Expert Committee had given a recommendation to the DCGI for the use of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin Covid-19 vaccine for the beneficiaries aged between 2-18 years
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