Description

Sputnik V Vaccine helps prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in individuals 18 years of age and older. It is deemed safe and works in a way similar to Covishield. It has an efficacy of over 90% against SARS-CoV-2 infection and is the first foreign vaccine to receive emergency use authorization in India. Sputnik V Vaccine, the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, is the world’s first Covid-registered vaccine and is already registered in more than 60 countries. The vaccine has been developed by Moscow’s Gamaleya National Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology. In India, along with import, Hyderabad-based Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) and a few other pharmaceutical companies will manufacture the vaccine. Sputnik V Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional into a muscle (intramuscularly) and should not be self-administered. Sputnik V Vaccine is given in two doses, 21 days apart. However, unlike any other Covid-19 vaccine, both doses of Sputnik V Vaccine are different from one another. This difference in composition of doses helps make the immune response stronger thereby providing extended protection against Covid-19. Sputnik V Vaccine may cause certain mild and temporary side effects such as injection site pain, tiredness, and fever. If these persist or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects. To ensure safety, it is important to let the doctor know about your medical conditions. Also, let them know about the medications you are taking.