What is so special about India's needle-free Covid-19 DNA vaccine for kids, ZyCov-D?
What is so special about India's needle-free Covid-19 DNA vaccine, ZyCov-D 1. Introduction [1] ZyCov-D Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by Zydus Cadila, India in association with National Biopharma Mission, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Virology, Indian Council of Medical Research and PharmaJet® Received ‘emergency use authorization’ (EUA) from Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). 2. Salient features [1-3] It is the world's first DNA (plasmid) vaccine for Covid-19 which received ‘emergency use authorization’ . India's 1st vaccine for adolescent kids between age group of 12-18. Targeted age group: 12-18 years (adolescent) and above 18 years (adults) [1] . The plasmid DNA platform allows easy customization to fight against new virus mutations. Phase I and II trail conducted between July 2020 and October 2020 in India. Peer reviewed detailed study of this trial is...