A light version of the Russian vaccine will be released for children

Two versions of the drug will be obtained based on one vaccine, Sputnik V. This will most likely happen after

completion of the stage of mass testing on volunteers. In the meantime, the single formula should be tested on as many people as possible, Butenko clarified.

The vaccines will be of two categories: for adults and for children. For children, it will be more gentle and less reactogenic (will cause fewer side effects).

Alexander Butenko, professor and head of the department of the center. Gamalei

Alexander Butenko said that only people over 18 years old are involved in the test vaccination, but in the end the drug should be suitable for children as well.

On September 8, the first batch of vaccine againstcoronavirus “Sputnik V” has entered civilian circulation, the Ministry of Health reported. According to Health Minister Mikhail Murashko, vaccination of people will begin this week. Vaccination of the majority of the Russian population can be completed within 9–12 months, the center reported to them. Gamaleya.

Registration of the world's first COVID-19 vaccineOn August 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced. The drug is also being developed by the State Center for Virology and Biotechnology "Vector". His clinical trials will end on September 30th.

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