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COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated

Sinovac Research and Development Co., Ltd. · Phase 3 active Biologic

COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated is a Inactivated viral vaccine Biologic drug developed by Sinovac Research and Development Co., Ltd.. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Prevention of COVID-19 in adults and children. Also known as: CoronaVac.

An inactivated viral vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against SARS-CoV-2 by presenting inactivated virus particles.

An inactivated viral vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against SARS-CoV-2 by presenting inactivated virus particles. Used for Prevention of COVID-19 in adults and children.

At a glance

Generic nameCOVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated
Also known asCoronaVac
SponsorSinovac Research and Development Co., Ltd.
Drug classInactivated viral vaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

The vaccine contains chemically inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus particles that cannot cause infection but retain antigenic properties. When administered, these particles trigger both humoral (antibody) and cell-mediated immune responses, enabling the body to recognize and neutralize the live virus upon exposure. This approach has been used successfully in other viral vaccines for decades.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated

What is COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated?

COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated is a Inactivated viral vaccine drug developed by Sinovac Research and Development Co., Ltd., indicated for Prevention of COVID-19 in adults and children.

How does COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated work?

An inactivated viral vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against SARS-CoV-2 by presenting inactivated virus particles.

What is COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated used for?

COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated is indicated for Prevention of COVID-19 in adults and children.

Who makes COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated?

COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated is developed by Sinovac Research and Development Co., Ltd. (see full Sinovac Research and Development Co., Ltd. pipeline at /company/sinovac-research-and-development-co-ltd).

Is COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated also known as anything else?

COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated is also known as CoronaVac.

What drug class is COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated in?

COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated belongs to the Inactivated viral vaccine class. See all Inactivated viral vaccine drugs at /class/inactivated-viral-vaccine.

What development phase is COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated in?

COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated?

Common side effects of COVID-19 Vaccine,Inactivated include Injection site pain or swelling, Fatigue, Headache, Myalgia, Low-grade fever, Nausea.

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