KNOW YOUR VACCINE
Jan 16, 2021
3 minutes
Graphic by TANMOY CHAKRABORTY
COVISHIELD
Researched by: AstraZeneca and Oxford University
Manufactured by: Serum Institute of India
Type: Chimpanzee adenovirus vector-based vaccine
Efficacy*: 70% (based on phase 3 trial results)
Status in India: Approved for emergency use. Around 5.6 million vials shipped to 13 cities on Jan. 12
Expert take: “Live vaccines need to be stored at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. This vaccine requires an efficient cold chain
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