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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which company’s emergency first nasal COVID vaccine was approved?
A
SIFLA
B
Serum Institute of India
C
Bharat Biotech
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh lauds the role of Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for supporting the development of world’s first Intranasal vaccine for COVID by Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL)

Detailed explanation-2: -BBV154 - A novel adenovirus vectored, intranasal vaccine for COVID-19.

Detailed explanation-3: -The world’s first intranasal COVID-19 vaccine, iNCOVACC by Bharat Biotech, is looking at a launch in India by this month end. So far, however, only corporate hospitals in major cities have shown interest in procuring the vaccine, as demand for booster doses remains low.

Detailed explanation-4: -In this, if infected the immune system prevents the coronavirus infection in both upper and lower respiratory tracts. This vaccine is expected to be administered to those above 18 years of age.

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