Sars-cov-2 vaccine

1. When was the official name of SARS-CoV-2 announced?
2. Can Covaxin vaccinated travel to USA?
3. What are some of the common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?
4. Is Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women?

When was the official name of SARS-CoV-2 announced?

On 11 February 2020, the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses adopted the official name "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2" (SARS-CoV-2).

Can Covaxin vaccinated travel to USA?

However, as per the CDC's notification, Indians who have taken either Bharat Biotech's Covaxin or Sputnik, will not be able to travel to the US next month.

What are some of the common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Reported side effects to COVID-19 vaccines have mostly been mild to moderate and short-lasting. They include: fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, diarrhoea, and pain at the injection site. The chances of any of these side effects following vaccination differ according to the specific COVID-19 vaccine.

Is Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women?

In the interim, WHO recommends the use of the Sinovac-CoronaVac (COVID-19) vaccine in pregnant women when the benefits of vaccination to the pregnant woman outweigh the potential risks.