Walvax COVID-19 vaccine
Walvax COVID-19 Vaccine is a vaccine developed for the prevention of the COVID-19 disease, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The vaccine is developed by Walvax Biotechnology, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company.
Development[edit | edit source]
The Walvax COVID-19 Vaccine is based on the mRNA technology, similar to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. The mRNA technology uses a piece of the virus's genetic code to instruct cells to produce a protein that triggers an immune response.
Efficacy[edit | edit source]
The efficacy of the Walvax COVID-19 Vaccine is determined through clinical trials. The vaccine has shown to be effective in preventing COVID-19, particularly severe disease and hospitalization.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects of the Walvax COVID-19 Vaccine include pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea. Serious side effects are rare but can occur.
Distribution[edit | edit source]
The Walvax COVID-19 Vaccine is distributed globally under the COVAX initiative, which aims to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.
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