Covaxin, Covishield, and Sputnik V: Key Differences Explained
With the global effort against COVID-19 ongoing, understanding what sets Covaxin, Covishield, and Sputnik V apart helps make informed vaccine choices.
Covaxin, Covishield, and Sputnik V are COVID-19 vaccines with different technologies. Covaxin is an inactivated virus vaccine developed in India, Covishield uses a viral vector platform and is produced by Serum Institute, while Sputnik V, from Russia, also uses a viral vector but with two different adenoviruses. All three are effective in preventing severe COVID-19, but their dosing schedules, storage requirements, and reported side effects vary. Understanding these differences helps individuals and healthcare providers make informed vaccination choices based on availability and suitability.