Do you consider Covid-19 nasal vaccine could be a game-changer in India?.
Recent reports have shown that intranasal vaccine is under works and human trials have been going on. This is the much needed solution to get rid of medical waste generated during regular vaccination process.Issues with intramuscular injection
Medical waste
Similar to plastic, medical waste is a big threat to environment. There is a need to develop specialised mechanism to handle it effectively.
Less effective antibodies
Normal vaccine stimulates antibodies in blood, which is directed towards the site of infection. These antibodies are not that effective.
Intranasal vaccine working
Spray in nasal cavity
The vaccine will be present in a small container which has to be place near nosily entry and sprayed inside. It will enter in form of an aerosol.
Activate mucosal antibodies
Normal vaccine activates only blood antibodies but intranasal vaccine activates antibodies of mucosal tissue, which are more effective in tackling antigens entering from air pathway.
How intranasal vaccine will be game changer in India’s battle?
No expertise needed
There will be no need for medical experts to administer vaccine as it is easier and also carried out by people themselves or any non professionals.
Faster coverage
Larger population can be covered over shorter duration as people can self administer. There will not be load on health infrastructure.
Thus, intranasal vaccine will indeed make it easy for India to tackle the infection. However, the efficiency will be monitored closely.
Issues with intramuscular injection
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