As countries across the world are gearing up for their second, third and, potentially, fourth wave of COVID-19, the announcement of a global vaccination drive is highly welcome.
COVID vaccines are finally here and available for citizens. Although everyone is encouraged to get jabbed, people are now asking the question of the hour – Which vaccine is the best?
Although all vaccines are sufficiently researched upon and tested to ensure maximum efficacy, the vaccines approved for emergency use by the WHO are renowned. Here is a list of 7 global vaccines approved by the WHO to help you make the best choice for you and your family.
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (BNT162b2)
This is an mRNA vaccine type that is to be administered in two doses that should be 3 weeks apart.
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (mRNA-1273)
This is an mRNA vaccine type that is to be administered in two doses that should be 4 weeks apart.
- Johnson & Johnson/ Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (JNJ-78436735)
This is a viral vector vaccine type that is to be administered in a single dose intramuscularly.
- Two versions of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine (AZD1222)
These are viral vector vaccine types that are to be administered in two doses. Experts recommend that a longer gap of about 8-12 weeks between the two doses is ideal for maximum efficiency.
- Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2 Vero Cell)
This is an inactivated virus vaccine type that is should be administered in two doses between 3 to 4 weeks.
- Covishield (ChAdOx1_nCoV19)
This is a weakened version of the virus. It should be administered in two doses between 6-8 weeks.
- Sinovac-Coronavac COVID-19 Vaccine
This is an inactivated virus. It should be administered in two doses at a gap of 3 weeks.
Manisha Ray
A connoisseur of all things wonderful in life, Manisha is a literature major at Delhi University. She is a keen observer and a quiet thinker.