Consider the following statements regarding Zycov-D vaccine1. It is the world’s first and India’s indigenously developed DNA based vaccine for COVID-19.2. The vaccine is an intradermal vaccine which means it is applied using a ‘needle-free injector’.3. Zycov-D will be given in single dose.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] All of the above

Answer: A

Notes:

Drugs Controller General of India’s (DCGI’s) has granted emergency approval for Zycov-D vaccine.

About Zycov-D:

Zycov-D is a DNA plasmid-based Covid-19 vaccine developed by Zycov Cadilla Group in partnership with the Department of Biotechnology under the ‘Mission COVID Suraksha’.
It is the world’s first and India’s indigenously developed DNA based vaccine for COVID-19.
The vaccine is an intradermal vaccine which means it is applied using a ‘needle-free injector’.
The vaccine is to be administered in humans, including Children and adults 12 years and above.
Unlike other Covid-19 vaccines which are given in two doses, Zycov-D will be given in three doses with an interval of 28 days between each dose.