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Latest revision as of 21:32, 20 February 2025

MVC COVID-19 Vaccine

The MVC COVID-19 Vaccine is a vaccine developed for the prevention of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The vaccine was developed by the Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corporation (MVC), a biopharmaceutical company based in Taiwan.

Development[edit]

The MVC COVID-19 Vaccine, also known as MVC-COV1901, is a protein subunit vaccine. It uses a recombinant spike protein, which is the same protein that the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses to enter human cells. This protein is produced in the laboratory and then injected into the body to stimulate an immune response.

Efficacy[edit]

The efficacy of the MVC COVID-19 Vaccine has been evaluated in several clinical trials. According to the data released by MVC, the vaccine has shown promising results in terms of safety and efficacy.

Distribution and Administration[edit]

The MVC COVID-19 Vaccine is administered in two doses, with a gap of 28 days between the first and second dose. The vaccine is stored at a temperature between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius, which makes it easier to distribute and administer compared to some other COVID-19 vaccines.

Side Effects[edit]

As with all vaccines, the MVC COVID-19 Vaccine can cause side effects. The most common side effects reported in the clinical trials were pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, and chills.

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