What is Revac-B vaccine?
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What is Revac-B vaccine?
Revac-B mcf® is a sterile suspension containing purified, non-infectious major surface antigen of the Hepatitis-B virus and is manufactured using recombinant DNA technology. Revac-B mcf® is the only preservative-free and Caesium Chloride-free Hepatitis B vaccine.
What is the name of Bharat Biotech vaccine?
COVAXIN® – India’s First Indigenous COVID-19 Vaccine. COVAXIN®, India’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by Bharat Biotech is developed in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – National Institute of Virology (NIV).
Who manufactures hepatitis B vaccine?
(For Combination Vaccines, See Table 2)
| Vaccine | Trade Name | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Havrix® | GlaxoSmithKline |
| Vaqta® | Merck | |
| Hepatitis B | Engerix-B® | GlaxoSmithKline |
| Recombivax HB® | Merck |
How do you give a Revac B injection?
A healthcare professional will administer a Revac-B Injection 1 ml injection into the muscle (intramuscular). The dose will be decided by your doctor based on your present health condition.
Who is the owner of Bharat Biotech?
Dr. Krishna Ella
Dr. Krishna Ella is the Chairman & Managing Director of Bharat Biotech International Limited, which he incorporated in 1996.
Who made Bharat Biotech?
Krishna Ella
Bharat Biotech/Founders
How long did the Hep B vaccine take to develop?
Baruch Blumberg in 1965. Just four years later, he created the first hepatitis B vaccine using a heat-treated form of the virus. Twelve years later, in 1981, the FDA approved of the first commercially available hepatitis B vaccination, which involved blood samples from infected donors.
What is hepatitis B vaccine made of?
The vaccine The hepatitis B vaccine is made by taking the part of the virus that makes surface protein (“surface protein gene”) and putting it into yeast cells. The yeast cells then produce many copies of the protein that are subsequently used to make the vaccine.