The new COVID-19 vaccine from
SKYCovion, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by
It becomes the 8th COVID-19 vaccine authorised by the
The authorisation follows advice received from the independent
The SKYCovion vaccine combines a part of the SARS-CoV-2 virus spike protein with an 'adjuvant' - an additional ingredient designed to trigger a stronger immune response. It is given as two injections, four weeks part.
The clinical evidence for this authorisation is based on data from two clinical trials on approximately 3,100 individuals aged 18 to 84 years. The vaccine demonstrated a strong immune response, and the most common side effects were mild, and self-resolved within a few days of vaccination.
This authorisation is for use as a primary vaccination in those aged 18 and over. Decisions on which COVID-19 vaccines are deployed in the
As with all vaccines, people with an allergy to one of the components listed in the patient information leaflet should not receive the vaccine.
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