With regard to the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which one of the following statement if not correct?
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In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements :
1. The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform.
2. Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured using vector based platform.
3. COVAXIN is an inactivated pathogen based vaccine.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Options
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(B)
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Science and Technology › Vaccines
With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccine,’ consider the following statements:
1. Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines.
2. Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
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(C)
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Science and Technology › Vaccines
What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?
(1) These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.
(2) Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can
be reduced.
(3) These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Options
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(B)